Thank you for waiting everyone! I will continue doing my best! I am also holding a piano livestream on TH-cam for the first time next Saturday! See the video description for more details!
@@diablohorer they were quoting the character because that is what the character said that does not make them wrong, even if someone previously said that
This Game is actually the first full size arrangement I've learnt from Animenz, and also my favourite. Love the new ending section for this 2021 Version. Welcome back!
I tried to keep the spirit of the old version as much as possible for this remake! Because the old version is just too nostalgic to make any big changes, haha
@@Animenzzz Wah! Such an honour to get replied!! Thank you so much!! The change of the R.H in 2nd verse where the L.H playing the melody are much better than the old version. (Even tho before that, I think the old ver are already good enough). I'm looking forward to hearing more great arrangements from you. Hope everything will be back to track but don't push yourself too hard as well. :D
“This Game” was the first Animenz Cover I saw. It was a funny story how I discovered it. I was playing a geometry dash level with Dj-jo’s This game remix, when I first heard the song. The little piano part in the beginning immediately caught my ear, so I wondered if I could find a piano version. When I went to TH-cam, I searched for “This Game piano,” and immediately was surprised to see that there were anime covers. I was really late to the anipiano game 🤣. I’m pretty sure your cover was at the top, so I watched it and was amazed. The cover immediately became one of the best piano covers I’ve seen on TH-cam. I found the tutorial, but obviously I couldn’t play it 😂. I eventually learned a few measures in the beginning and improvised a simpler left hand. This became the first time I’ve played something seriously on my 70 something key keyboard. When I played it in front of my parents, they were surprised, and happy to see I played something. I was planning to continue self learn, but I was lucky enough to receive lessons. That’s when I discovered my love for playing classical music. Eventually, I started watching more of your videos. I started to hear the classical influence in your covers, which blew my mind. Of course I eventually found my new favorite covers of yours. But even today, “This Game” remains to be a very special song to me. Hearing your cover today brought me nostalgia. I really liked the improved rhythm and some parts. It’s amazing how much your arranging style has improved over the years. Sorry for rambling on, I should conclude this soon 🤣. If I never heard your cover, I would never be where I am at today. Thank you for being a large influence in my life. I really hope the best for your future! :) -Sean P.s. Speaking of Long text, I always enjoy reading your long descriptions. They are fun to read! o(^-^)o
OMG I read all of it and hoooly dude, I also discovered this song because of a geometry dash level. Your story and mine are basically the same 😮. Can I have your discord or smth? 🤣 I think we have some things in common
The first version was outstanding, but this version takes the piece to a whole new level in terms of technique, expression, and control. His “no no no no game no life” section’s phrasing is light years away from what it was six years ago. Bravo!
I also just reviewed my performance from 6 years ago and I noticed that I was occasionally rushing with the tempo, especially during the chorus section. Now my tempo control feels much more natural and stable. It's always good to see your own progression as a musician, haha
@@Animenzzz hey animenz, why don't you create a discord server for the anime piano community? would be amazing to see all anime pianists gathered in one place.
7 years later, I still believe 3:46 is still the most beautiful part of the song. Animenz made another Piano Cover 7 yrs later yet The Anime still doesn't have a Sn 2. Reality is often disappointing. But listening to this music..... It's just as beautiful as I remember it. Every Single Note
If you found the two lines of Japanese lyrics in the description, they roughly mean: "I'll enjoy my reborn life", "As long as you're not disheartened, there is no such thing as defeat". Considering the tremendous difficulties that you had to go through, these lyrics rang so true and almost had me in tears. Times were tough but you weren't disheartened, and because of this you were victorious and now have a new life you can enjoy. Thank you to the community and thank you Animenz! Welcome back, and know that we will always be supporting you!
Welcome back Animenz! This arrangement is truly an improvement from the already amazing 2014 arrangement. I particularly love the huge bass sound in this video and I really felt like its the only missing ingredient in your 2020 videos.
I see! So it WAS the bass after all. I also felt that something was missing in the 2020 recordings. I'll try to improve my mastering with this years upload
@@Animenzzz In my opinion, your My Dearest 10th Anniversary arrangement video had the perfect balance of a bright and forward treble, with just the right amount of bass to back it up. Take my words with a grain of salt though, I'm just somewhat knowledgeable about sound design! I love this arrangement by the way! It feels slightly subdued, without losing much of the musicality of the original version.
@@Animenzzz oh crap this is actually happening... I'm currently busy learning your arrangement of Swordland for my piano diploma, and dang I love that arrangement it's amazing!!!! But 4 hands is beyond the scope of what I can play, since that sound quality is something I can't achieve yet - but dang I can see you doing that. Good luck!!!
@@Animenzzz Lol when I read this I was very confused because I have listened to your version so many times that I was convinced that it was correct. Lol I truly like what you did at 3:24 in the older version but I suppose I haven't heard the original anime song for so long that I have treated your way as the original way. :P :P Great work again!
Whenever Animenz posts a video, I'm reminded of the opening lines of the first Guilty Crown opening," So everything that makes me whole, I will now dedicate unto you." It's hard to find such passionate work in the current TH-cam landscape, where a youtuber does not post as often, but you feel the ardent passion emanating through the screen.Making such consistent, high quality videos for a decade is worthy of respect. I do not know the circumstances surrounding your hiatus, but I'm glad you're back. Sincerely- A longtime fan.
I am a fan of your metaphorical masterpiece, and I too think of kindred times of old, where one experienced the beauty and joy of music, even so without a sheet. The confinement of paper is, indeed, a challenging and claustrophobic experience, however Animenz has been able to defeat even that abnormal confinement. This achievement, alone, is one to be celebrated. But, even after all of this, he continues to blow our minds both metaphorically and physically with his sublime works of art. The consistency, as you said, is truly divine and praiseworthy. In short, Animenz, you’re a glorious motherfucker.
I've never been that thrilled to see a steinway back on screen! A bit milder than the original, but I love the new ending at 4:35! There are a few places arranged in new style and can definitely see the evolvement of Animenz Welcome back!
Milder is a really good description! Basically, I reduced a bit the flashy arpeggio ornaments and the arrangement itself sounds more down-to-earth, while at the same time still keeping the core elements of the old piano version.
From Japan, I have been your fan for over 6 years! Without your video, maybe I have already quit playing piano. Now, piano is hobby and I play everyday! Special thanks and welcome back!!!! ありがとうございます！
Glad to hear that you're back and going again! Funnily enough, I got into several anime thanks to listening to several piano covers from your channel rather than the other way around. I hadn't been taking piano lessons anymore, but I was amazed by your transcriptions so I decided to get back to piano with "Blue Bird". Laughably, I struggled to pin down the first chorus for that song and I put it down for a while in exchange for "Unravel", which resulted in a lot of improvising upon parts that I couldn't play (the right hand octave jumps at "the wall", other very fast left hand arpeggios, etc.). With "This Game", much of the same things resulted but by then, I was regularly playing piano. Recently, I have revisited old songs and learned them fully, learned some more of your piano covers (to the best of my playing ability, ofc -- your pieces are very technically challenging) as well as transcribe some of my own pieces. I'm very glad to have discovered your channel those ~4 years ago, as piano is an indispensable activity in my life. On a side note: Indeed, the 2021 version contains noticeably less bass notes and 16th note rhythms in general. For those "reduced arpeggios" it seems like you did cut the right hand arpeggios at 0:46 and its 0:53 equivalent, and parts of the left hand ones at 1:10 and the chorus at 1:26. I like how you opted to use the higher piano range at 2:22 -- it was a nice breather from the busyness of the piece. Same again, from the buildup at 3:47 with the comparatively fewer notes, and well as the deliberate pedal breaks. Interestingly enough, 4:03 felt like "The Moldeau" with the moving left hand notes. You seem to have taken a liking for hitting the higher octaves for the "ringing" effect in 4:34; I've noticed that in "Gurenge" (3:39) and "Crossing Field" (0:48 and many, many others) too. Otherwise, it's also nice to point to the familiar 2014 phrases, too. TL;DR Thank you for all those years of piano covers, you've changed a large part of my life. Welcome back!
“The Moldau” pattern in 4:03 is a really good comparison! It does really sound similar and it also happens to be in e-minor. I am indeed making more use of the high register of the piano to achieve a “bell”-sound, to let the melody resonate a bit longer before the damper are stopping the strings. Glad to hear I was able to make a positive impact on your life! I will continue doing my best
I can't believe all the legends are here waiting for another legend !!!! Ru's piano, halycon you guys r awesome. I admire you all and to see you guys in the same comment box is making this moment legendary. No way even theisther
I guess now is the perfect time to say "Welcome back." Edit: That was really great. And once again, welcome back. I look forward for your future arrangements.
Ayyy I'm so glad to see you upload again, when I heard and see your post about the management and stuff I was rly sad but I was still hoping and believeing that you somehow come back, and I'm glad that our big project gave you some motivation as well :) That being said welcome back :) I definitely looking forward to the live stream.
This honestly brought tears to my eyes. A triumphant return for my childhood hero. The last video was insanely nostalgic for me because your 2010 butterfly was the first anime song I ever tried to learn back in 2011.... I’m glad I didn’t hear about the lawsuit before this video because I would have been pretty heartbroken. I’m so so so pleased to hear you will be with us again going forward.! Thank you for being my hero, Animenz.!!!!!
If you have time, please do go Ray Mak's channel too and pay a visit. He always do pop music transcriptions. But I really hope he would do his video shot as simple as Animenz style so I can see his running fingers XD
The legend himself has returned! I'm so glad he was able to resolve the brand issues and I can't wait to see more. I found your channel around five years ago and it really inspired me to continue playing piano through trying (and failing most of the time, but still) to play your sheets. Thanks for everything you do.
Welcome back Animenz! You and ishter have been my inspiration for a very long time both in piano arrangement and in the face hardship. What inspires me apart from piano is your character. I remember a few years ago, for some other reason, you also went into a depressive state, you also managed to find resolve again and continue the journey despite hardship. Same with this time, with all the legal battles. Your ability to overcome hardship and strive for passion is amazing and not an easy feat. I am really want to thank you and ishter for inspiring me. Also, as a fan, who watched all of your video, what I like the most is that your style keeps evolving! At first I was amazed by how accurate your arrangement is in the early days (butterfly arr etc) in your old upright videos, just as I thought, that it couldn't get better, your guilty crown Euterpe arrangement, Bios arrangement, bringing elements of classical based improvisation bought it to a new level. This era featured extensive use of arppegios. Just as I thought it couldn't be any better, you've proved us wrong again. I was blown away by My dearest and Owari no sekai wa (the ending) by how you have managed make the vibe entirelly classical and made it sound even more awesome! The 4th style change was when you added Jazz elements in arrangement like We are from one piece and Departures which is super cool. It's jazz but in a more controlled manner and blended well with the rest of your classical/anime style. The latest 5th era change was improvisation and the frequent use of multi-vocing which is the latest era. It captures the original song in a more energetic way. I feel like the drum rhythms were imitated the best in this style which drives the energy. And actually, I loved 'here' from mahoutkai no yome (I am learning it atm). It is like a blend of improvisation and planned classical passaged. The emotions bought out by the cadenza was perfect. And I am really exicited to see and follow your journey! I believe there are so much creativity, possibility and limitless potential in arranging! As a fan, I will always support your journey. I believe many people will too! Here is to a better 2021 and beyond! Edit:There are also a few other short style changes (epic): 'marsary''s left hand stlye blended so well in your kantai collection ED arrangement. And all your Suites (mahou no shojo, kentai collection, Nagi no Asuka (Wave of ocean natural hall reverb) (oh god, they are wonderful, one of my favourites)!
Wow, thank you for the well written summary! This perfectly represents my 5 arrangement "eras" and I wonder what kind of arrangement technique I will develop in 2021! I will continue doing my best
This was one of two pieces back almost 7 years ago that pushed me to actually reach further with piano after hearing them. Thank you so much for the inspiration, hearing your new arrangement here is just amazing. Thanks for staying with the community for all of this time!
the cut in 4:55 is really unfortunate, because the original rendered video didn't have that sound artifact. I think something must have gone wrong while uploading on TH-cam and its processing (copied from Animenz' reply down there)
The legend himself is back. The one who inspired every AniPianist to start or continue playing. Glad to see you back again Animenz! Hopefully it will stay this way for a long time!
One day I will also do a huge collaboration piano video and invite all anime pianists on TH-cam to participate to celebrate the spirit of Anime Piano community!
This game was the first song that made me watch the anime because of how good the song was. It wasn't the actual song though, it was your piano version. In all the mere 6 years I've watched and played piano with others, this has got to be the best version I've seen and heard being played. I'll set a reminder for myself in 6 years to come back here and learn this song.
I can tell even in this short time he’s improved his dynamic control a lot. From the lightness in those arpeggios to the just right amount of force to those bass notes, this is an amazing 2nd version of the NGNL arrangement. I arrived late, but holy cow, was that a performance to behold. Animenz you are amazing. Again you inspire us all. Thank you for all your music and what you do. I’m so glad to see your return. Happy 2021!!! ✋😄
oke tbh i started crying before even watching this just because it exists... the original video helped me so much in my early teenage years... i am now 21 and it makes me so happy to see that this beautiful music that helped me so much is still alive...thank you so much
Wow. The original arrangement hits hard. This one just punches you through the wall. Thank you for sharing your thoughts in detail on the arrangements you create. 'Art is never finished, only abandoned' - Leonardo DaVinci
The way you play now feels a lot more free and unrestrained, I feel way more freedom from this piece than the ones that restrained you when you were under contract. Welcome back you absolute legend.
Oh, so he was really under contract? I thought something was wrong since the community post got deleted, but I'm really grateful that he's back! Do you perhaps know how he got his channel back?
Shivers ran down my back starting @ 14:21 for the 11th year anniversary video. Such a magnificent, superb way of ending the medley... Totally and thoroughly re-inspired.
Hello Animenz, I am a big fan of you since 2015 I played many of your arrangements, because of you I have a lot of motivation with playing the piano and composing, because before I know your works I didn't really have that much motivation to play the piano, that time I didn't know many good pianists on youtube who can play so well and making their own cover!
If God was an anime fan he would have played your videos in heaven. I'm in uncontrolled tears right now, welcome back animenz :'), never leave us again
This game was the first I heard from you, randomly, while working. I was just stuck. I replayed it over and over and then just watched your other videos, and I never stopped being amazed. Thank you for this new version, you are just the best
I remember being obsessed when your first cover "No Game No Life" cover came out and this is just beautiful! I am always so amazed every time you perform 😭
i wanna learn piano real bad bc of this man. been watching his covers since 2017 or something. but im 20yo and have a baby on the way. idk if i’ll be able to do it
Welcome back Animenz! Extremely excited to see you back and can't wait to see what you have in store for us in 2021 :) I enjoyed all the little nuances that you changed up in this version, including the soft touch in the second verse, use of more rhythmic left hand in some places, and the bell tones in the outro. btw, Is that a livestream i see teased in the description? Can't wait!!
It's a bit hard to describe, but I've always, always admired how - whenever I listen to you play in these videos - it truly feels like you enjoy making them. Accompanied by your talent as a pianist and apparent love for your craft, the fact that you always sound so free and happy to me when you play is irreplaceable and the effect is never lost on me no matter how many times I listen. Thank you so much for producing this music, it's gotten me through countless rough times and quiet nights studying. Side note to anyone who read this far down, I wish you all the best for this year! Go at your own pace, don't overwork yourself or stress yourself out :3
I'm currently playing this game with the sheet of your old version. The arpeggios are sometimes almost killing me xD Anyone else, like me, who would desperately like to see the sheet for this new version?
… not saying it is going to happen. But it seems more likely to happen/ get announced this year than last years. They are doing a special 10 year promotion thing in Japan with a ton of merch and blue ray stuff. If that goes well it could show the producers that there is actually still a big audience waiting for a second season. Idk we will see
@@infinite-seeker3016 the anime shouldn't be continuing due to the author's health or by being bankrupt. i have seen lots of reasons but i dont yet know if it's either real or not. take that as a grain of salt. it would never get a season 2, thats for sure.
Author said its not cuz of his health or money issues but that season 1 was so perfect that hes scared of the backlash incase s2 doesnt meet the expectations of the fans😢@@nobody7277
@@nobody7277 yea, I know… I am hoping all the revivals of some anime’s in recent years mean producers might be more likely to pick it back up though (example of one very recent would be black butler)
You can't do this to me man... I'm still learning the first arrangement and you upload a new version XD I love you for making a remake for one of my favorites piano anime arrangement on all internet but i hate you because i still can't play the first arrangement with out mistakes and you make a second one xd. Also i love the variation you did on 2:22 and this part 4:33 blow my mind for some reason xd. Love u bro!
![This game (2014 ver.) - No Game No Life OP [Piano]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/JRQbVNzmCK0/mqdefault.jpg)
![This game (2014 ver.) - No Game No Life OP [Piano]](/img/tr.png)
![crossing field - Sword Art Online OP [Piano]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/IT8Wo8GGDGg/mqdefault.jpg)
Thank you for waiting everyone! I will continue doing my best!
I am also holding a piano livestream on TH-cam for the first time next Saturday! See the video description for more details!
Y E s
Welcome back, Animenz.
Also, happy 11th anniversary.
Welcome back ^^
Welcome back animenz, we missed you
Looking forward to listening to your ongoing amazing covers
Welcome back Animenz!!
Do this arrangement!
Welcome back indeed this was pog af
@@XecovZ give the man a break. Jeez 😆
@@mixedmaniac7957 he could learn this in no time 😉
Feels good to be home
A mature, more experienced, more wisdom version of your previous arrangement. Glad that you’re back!! 😭😭
Also much more pianistic and less repetitive
Theishter commenting on an Animenz piano cover makes me feel like I did the first time I realized that all the Marvel movies were connected.
Feels like old times already, my friend
he's back but no season 2
Nice. Good to have you two on my feeds again. Now I'm only missing Bokosuka :|
Normie: nice song
Man of Culture: The return of the Pianist
Casual OTAKU here before it blows
twoset chuckles: its called a piece
@@eggdog3809 same
I see i see hahaha
The Redo of the pianist.
" We do not stop playing games because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing."
-Sora
Didnt woody say that?
@AydenGamesTV everyone
Wrong, quote is older
@@diablohorer they were quoting the character because that is what the character said
that does not make them wrong, even if someone previously said that
@@baconisnice7443 ion even remember sora saying that
Everyone: season 2 of NGNL is not coming
Animenz: I will do season 2 of mine!
he is a man of culture, so are we
agreed
"Fine, I'll do it myself"
Why is it not comming? T_T
@@SeeNyuOG because a problem with the author.
This Game is actually the first full size arrangement I've learnt from Animenz, and also my favourite. Love the new ending section for this 2021 Version. Welcome back!
Hello there ( ꈍᴗꈍ)
I tried to keep the spirit of the old version as much as possible for this remake! Because the old version is just too nostalgic to make any big changes, haha
@@Animenzzz Wah! Such an honour to get replied!! Thank you so much!!
The change of the R.H in 2nd verse where the L.H playing the melody are much better than the old version. (Even tho before that, I think the old ver are already good enough).
I'm looking forward to hearing more great arrangements from you. Hope everything will be back to track but don't push yourself too hard as well. :D
the piano archon was here :o
@@UbergonMX ah yes, the only archon who still has a gnosis. sonic vision where?
“This Game” was the first Animenz Cover I saw. It was a funny story how I discovered it. I was playing a geometry dash level with Dj-jo’s This game remix, when I first heard the song. The little piano part in the beginning immediately caught my ear, so I wondered if I could find a piano version. When I went to TH-cam, I searched for “This Game piano,” and immediately was surprised to see that there were anime covers. I was really late to the anipiano game 🤣. I’m pretty sure your cover was at the top, so I watched it and was amazed. The cover immediately became one of the best piano covers I’ve seen on TH-cam. I found the tutorial, but obviously I couldn’t play it 😂. I eventually learned a few measures in the beginning and improvised a simpler left hand. This became the first time I’ve played something seriously on my 70 something key keyboard. When I played it in front of my parents, they were surprised, and happy to see I played something. I was planning to continue self learn, but I was lucky enough to receive lessons. That’s when I discovered my love for playing classical music. Eventually, I started watching more of your videos. I started to hear the classical influence in your covers, which blew my mind. Of course I eventually found my new favorite covers of yours. But even today, “This Game” remains to be a very special song to me. Hearing your cover today brought me nostalgia. I really liked the improved rhythm and some parts. It’s amazing how much your arranging style has improved over the years. Sorry for rambling on, I should conclude this soon 🤣. If I never heard your cover, I would never be where I am at today. Thank you for being a large influence in my life. I really hope the best for your future! :)
-Sean
P.s. Speaking of Long text, I always enjoy reading your long descriptions. They are fun to read! o(^-^)o
People who read my descriptions always get a like from me. Have one as well!
Wow can’t believe I read all of that 😂
This is wholesome
OMG I read all of it and hoooly dude, I also discovered this song because of a geometry dash level. Your story and mine are basically the same 😮. Can I have your discord or smth? 🤣 I think we have some things in common
I guess the real star of the show is Geometry Dash hahaha
... still waiting for 2.2
" Accept that because we were born with nothing, we can become anything" -Sora 2014
69 likes, nice
damn, now it's 96 likes with mine added just now
When the MC comes back from a time-skip overpowered.
Lmao really tho
As if Animenz wasn't overpowered before lol
He was already the most powerful
The first version was outstanding, but this version takes the piece to a whole new level in terms of technique, expression, and control. His “no no no no game no life” section’s phrasing is light years away from what it was six years ago. Bravo!
I also just reviewed my performance from 6 years ago and I noticed that I was occasionally rushing with the tempo, especially during the chorus section. Now my tempo control feels much more natural and stable. It's always good to see your own progression as a musician, haha
@@Animenzzz hey animenz, why don't you create a discord server for the anime piano community? would be amazing to see all anime pianists gathered in one place.
Yess a discord channel would be nice
@@felipe2637 I mean we can do it by ourself, and maybe one day he will see it
m trying to play this game but i dont know which version is better? the old one or the 2021 version
can i get some suggestions please?
... I guess... transcription coming soon?
Haha bro 👍
An "unplayable" transcription,
To a normal person at least.
yes
YEAHH
Yes!!!
*laughs maniacally*
The return of the king
Yes it is lol
7 years later, I still believe 3:46 is still the most beautiful part of the song.
Animenz made another Piano Cover 7 yrs later yet The Anime still doesn't have a Sn 2. Reality is often disappointing. But listening to this music..... It's just as beautiful as I remember it. Every Single Note
❤️❤️❤️
i'm surprised that section doesn't have higher heat on replays. Like, really amazing cadence and tone shift. It's provides such insane contrast.
If you found the two lines of Japanese lyrics in the description, they roughly mean:
"I'll enjoy my reborn life",
"As long as you're not disheartened, there is no such thing as defeat".
Considering the tremendous difficulties that you had to go through, these lyrics rang so true and almost had me in tears. Times were tough but you weren't disheartened, and because of this you were victorious and now have a new life you can enjoy.
Thank you to the community and thank you Animenz! Welcome back, and know that we will always be supporting you!
Welcome back Animenz!
This arrangement is truly an improvement from the already amazing 2014 arrangement. I particularly love the huge bass sound in this video and I really felt like its the only missing ingredient in your 2020 videos.
I see! So it WAS the bass after all. I also felt that something was missing in the 2020 recordings. I'll try to improve my mastering with this years upload
@@Animenzzz lol
@@Animenzzz In my opinion, your My Dearest 10th Anniversary arrangement video had the perfect balance of a bright and forward treble, with just the right amount of bass to back it up. Take my words with a grain of salt though, I'm just somewhat knowledgeable about sound design!
I love this arrangement by the way! It feels slightly subdued, without losing much of the musicality of the original version.
Notification: Animenz
Me: *clicks immediately*
edit: i never expected this number of likes
There is no moment to lose
our boi is back
Our lord and saviour, -Jesus Christ- Animenz has returned!
clicks agressivly
After: *impassable level of relaxation*
Yeah Xd I was with my family and just went upstairs to listen to this
What if...
all this time...
He's been cultivating the 4th hand technique :OOO
[Softly] Don't
LMAOOOO
Some people are really asking for it, haha.
Alright, I will try to sneak in a 4 hand technique in one of my videos in this year.
@@Animenzzz oh crap this is actually happening... I'm currently busy learning your arrangement of Swordland for my piano diploma, and dang I love that arrangement it's amazing!!!!
But 4 hands is beyond the scope of what I can play, since that sound quality is something I can't achieve yet - but dang I can see you doing that. Good luck!!!
Just my personal preference:
Before 2:26 - liked old version better
After 2:26 - liked this version better
After 4:02 - liked old version better
3:24 Finally!!! The correct note. Anyway, both covers are so beautiful ☺️☺️🤤
yeah, it also irritated me that I missed this note in my 2014 recording of This Game. Thank god it's fixed now!
@@Animenzzz You're amazing bro. Keep impresionando al mundo 🙌
@@Animenzzz Lol when I read this I was very confused because I have listened to your version so many times that I was convinced that it was correct. Lol I truly like what you did at 3:24 in the older version but I suppose I haven't heard the original anime song for so long that I have treated your way as the original way. :P :P Great work again!
Whenever Animenz posts a video, I'm reminded of the opening lines of the first Guilty Crown opening," So everything that makes me whole, I will now dedicate unto you." It's hard to find such passionate work in the current TH-cam landscape, where a youtuber does not post as often, but you feel the ardent passion emanating through the screen.Making such consistent, high quality videos for a decade is worthy of respect. I do not know the circumstances surrounding your hiatus, but I'm glad you're back.
Sincerely-
A longtime fan.
I am a fan of your metaphorical masterpiece, and I too think of kindred times of old, where one experienced the beauty and joy of music, even so without a sheet. The confinement of paper is, indeed, a challenging and claustrophobic experience, however Animenz has been able to defeat even that abnormal confinement. This achievement, alone, is one to be celebrated. But, even after all of this, he continues to blow our minds both metaphorically and physically with his sublime works of art. The consistency, as you said, is truly divine and praiseworthy.
In short, Animenz, you’re a glorious motherfucker.
@@theamazingzanzibo3029 The first whole paragraph : Yeah, ikr, really true...
The last one : *He got us in the first half not gonna lie*
Just like the Remake of your "No Game No Life"... We need the same for Unravel too!! I cannot wait!! Welcome back, King!!
No, please not a unravel remake! Then i'd have to start learning it over again!
PS: But honestly, that would be awesome
Challenge accepted.
@@Animenzzz yesss pleassseeeee
Omg animenz remaking all of his most difficult pieces?? Yes yes yes
@@Animenzzz you should also do a refresh of "challenge accepted" piece lol 😂
The legend is back,better than ever,still evolving no matter
Animenz truly lives up to Sora's expectations.
"Life is not a game of luck. If you wanna win, work hard." quoted by
I love how all of the anime piano community gathers around Animenz videos , really heartwarming
I've never been that thrilled to see a steinway back on screen! A bit milder than the original, but I love the new ending at 4:35! There are a few places arranged in new style and can definitely see the evolvement of Animenz
Welcome back!
Milder is a really good description! Basically, I reduced a bit the flashy arpeggio ornaments and the arrangement itself sounds more down-to-earth, while at the same time still keeping the core elements of the old piano version.
From Japan, I have been your fan for over 6 years! Without your video, maybe I have already quit playing piano. Now, piano is hobby and I play everyday! Special thanks and welcome back!!!! ありがとうございます！
私のチャネルにまた戻って来てくれてありがとう！これからもよろしく！
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Im still waiting
For season two
*cries in ngnl*
same :c I've re-watched it so many times
Don't we all, Isa. Don't we all.
@@SomeOne-mr9fe Ohhh we sure do (tears)
me too, me too...
Oh so this is the piano pillar everyone was talking about
Giyu???
Glad to hear that you're back and going again!
Funnily enough, I got into several anime thanks to listening to several piano covers from your channel rather than the other way around. I hadn't been taking piano lessons anymore, but I was amazed by your transcriptions so I decided to get back to piano with "Blue Bird". Laughably, I struggled to pin down the first chorus for that song and I put it down for a while in exchange for "Unravel", which resulted in a lot of improvising upon parts that I couldn't play (the right hand octave jumps at "the wall", other very fast left hand arpeggios, etc.). With "This Game", much of the same things resulted but by then, I was regularly playing piano. Recently, I have revisited old songs and learned them fully, learned some more of your piano covers (to the best of my playing ability, ofc -- your pieces are very technically challenging) as well as transcribe some of my own pieces. I'm very glad to have discovered your channel those ~4 years ago, as piano is an indispensable activity in my life.
On a side note:
Indeed, the 2021 version contains noticeably less bass notes and 16th note rhythms in general. For those "reduced arpeggios" it seems like you did cut the right hand arpeggios at 0:46 and its 0:53 equivalent, and parts of the left hand ones at 1:10 and the chorus at 1:26. I like how you opted to use the higher piano range at 2:22 -- it was a nice breather from the busyness of the piece. Same again, from the buildup at 3:47 with the comparatively fewer notes, and well as the deliberate pedal breaks. Interestingly enough, 4:03 felt like "The Moldeau" with the moving left hand notes. You seem to have taken a liking for hitting the higher octaves for the "ringing" effect in 4:34; I've noticed that in "Gurenge" (3:39) and "Crossing Field" (0:48 and many, many others) too. Otherwise, it's also nice to point to the familiar 2014 phrases, too.
TL;DR Thank you for all those years of piano covers, you've changed a large part of my life. Welcome back!
“The Moldau” pattern in 4:03 is a really good comparison! It does really sound similar and it also happens to be in e-minor. I am indeed making more use of the high register of the piano to achieve a “bell”-sound, to let the melody resonate a bit longer before the damper are stopping the strings.
Glad to hear I was able to make a positive impact on your life! I will continue doing my best
yes i understand this 100%
@@kennar5348 same lol
Animenz released this video because he secretly knows that NGNL 2 is releasing ^_^
Don't do that. Don't give me hope.
@@butituti but isn’t it though?
hope so :)
@@itsmz827 people have been saying that it'll come out soon for years now. I don't trust any of it anymore
Impossible
Idk what to say other than you're my biggest inspiration. We're all so glad that you're back. Keep striving!
Indeed
your imagining yourself playing this impressing everyone, dont lie.
y e s... *shame*
Yes. But the thing is I don't even know how to play
i'm imagining how to transfer this to guitar so i can play it 😁
😖😖 why u reading my mind
YEEESSSS HAHAHAHAHAH
やっと！やっとだ！！！
animenzさんの動画が見れる！！
さいこおおおおおおおおおお！！！
2:35 chord change... so beautiful
I can't believe all the legends are here waiting for another legend !!!! Ru's piano, halycon you guys r awesome. I admire you all and to see you guys in the same comment box is making this moment legendary. No way even theisther
THIS WAS THE FIRST ARRANGEMENT OF YOURS I EVER HEARD. THIS LED ME DOWN THE PATH OF LOVING PIANO AND I WILL NEVER FORGET IT.
No way its ur FIRST time listening to animenz
@@bobbywu7701 ah, what I meant was that his first arrangement of it years ago was the first video of his I ever watched.
me too
When the world needed him most, he returned.
Thank you for making this year an already great one. Good luck in your future projects and Godspeed.
Your hands are like two sentient beings now. Just amazing.
The endings supposed to read "Play Again? YES NO"
Welcome back legend
I guess now is the perfect time to say "Welcome back."
Edit: That was really great. And once again, welcome back. I look forward for your future arrangements.
Video: uploaded 12 hours ago
Comment: 13 hours ago
His reflection so in sync with him
I mean... if it wouldn't I would be spooked as hell, lol
@@Animenzzz Something something vampire
Ayyy I'm so glad to see you upload again, when I heard and see your post about the management and stuff I was rly sad but I was still hoping and believeing that you somehow come back, and I'm glad that our big project gave you some motivation as well :)
That being said welcome back :)
I definitely looking forward to the live stream.
Pretty sure, when I suddenly start talking German in the livestream, people be like "wait, Animenz is German?" haha
@@Animenzzz haha true xD
This honestly brought tears to my eyes. A triumphant return for my childhood hero.
The last video was insanely nostalgic for me because your 2010 butterfly was the first anime song I ever tried to learn back in 2011....
I’m glad I didn’t hear about the lawsuit before this video because I would have been pretty heartbroken.
I’m so so so pleased to hear you will be with us again going forward.!
Thank you for being my hero, Animenz.!!!!!
i hope he knows how many people he’s inspiring, i started getting into piano more after listening to his covers
If you have time, please do go Ray Mak's channel too and pay a visit. He always do pop music transcriptions. But I really hope he would do his video shot as simple as Animenz style so I can see his running fingers XD
@@JoanKSX
will do! :)
The legend himself has returned! I'm so glad he was able to resolve the brand issues and I can't wait to see more. I found your channel around five years ago and it really inspired me to continue playing piano through trying (and failing most of the time, but still) to play your sheets. Thanks for everything you do.
Same lmao
Welcome back Animenz! You and ishter have been my inspiration for a very long time both in piano arrangement and in the face hardship. What inspires me apart from piano is your character. I remember a few years ago, for some other reason, you also went into a depressive state, you also managed to find resolve again and continue the journey despite hardship. Same with this time, with all the legal battles. Your ability to overcome hardship and strive for passion is amazing and not an easy feat. I am really want to thank you and ishter for inspiring me. Also, as a fan, who watched all of your video, what I like the most is that your style keeps evolving! At first I was amazed by how accurate your arrangement is in the early days (butterfly arr etc) in your old upright videos, just as I thought, that it couldn't get better, your guilty crown Euterpe arrangement, Bios arrangement, bringing elements of classical based improvisation bought it to a new level. This era featured extensive use of arppegios. Just as I thought it couldn't be any better, you've proved us wrong again. I was blown away by My dearest and Owari no sekai wa (the ending) by how you have managed make the vibe entirelly classical and made it sound even more awesome! The 4th style change was when you added Jazz elements in arrangement like We are from one piece and Departures which is super cool. It's jazz but in a more controlled manner and blended well with the rest of your classical/anime style. The latest 5th era change was improvisation and the frequent use of multi-vocing which is the latest era. It captures the original song in a more energetic way. I feel like the drum rhythms were imitated the best in this style which drives the energy. And actually, I loved 'here' from mahoutkai no yome (I am learning it atm). It is like a blend of improvisation and planned classical passaged. The emotions bought out by the cadenza was perfect. And I am really exicited to see and follow your journey! I believe there are so much creativity, possibility and limitless potential in arranging! As a fan, I will always support your journey. I believe many people will too! Here is to a better 2021 and beyond!
Edit:There are also a few other short style changes (epic): 'marsary''s left hand stlye blended so well in your kantai collection ED arrangement. And all your Suites (mahou no shojo, kentai collection, Nagi no Asuka (Wave of ocean natural hall reverb) (oh god, they are wonderful, one of my favourites)!
Wow, thank you for the well written summary! This perfectly represents my 5 arrangement "eras" and I wonder what kind of arrangement technique I will develop in 2021! I will continue doing my best
We might not be getting the second season of NGNL, but at least we are getting the second version of Animenz playing This Game.
This was one of two pieces back almost 7 years ago that pushed me to actually reach further with piano after hearing them. Thank you so much for the inspiration, hearing your new arrangement here is just amazing. Thanks for staying with the community for all of this time!
the cut in 4:55 is really unfortunate, because the original rendered video didn't have that sound artifact. I think something must have gone wrong while uploading on TH-cam and its processing
(copied from Animenz' reply down there)
The legend himself is back. The one who inspired every AniPianist to start or continue playing. Glad to see you back again Animenz! Hopefully it will stay this way for a long time!
You, Sir, are comepletely right!
One day I will also do a huge collaboration piano video and invite all anime pianists on TH-cam to participate to celebrate the spirit of Anime Piano community!
@@Animenzzz sound fun!
@@Animenzzz kann schon kaum darauf warten!
No game no life op: masterpiece
Animenz: **makes it even better**
God: wow It looks like the angel I lost it's doing well, long time no see Animenz eh
When you’ve been practicing “This Game” and you get notified of a 2021 version
I feel ya man I feel ya.
Same for me ^^
Same, I think that this new version is much easier so I am waiting for the sheet
@@subhin2194 Could you tell me where he uploads his sheets?
@@Pigraider268 the old version?
This game was the first song that made me watch the anime because of how good the song was. It wasn't the actual song though, it was your piano version. In all the mere 6 years I've watched and played piano with others, this has got to be the best version I've seen and heard being played. I'll set a reminder for myself in 6 years to come back here and learn this song.
For 11 years, you have been inspiring countless amount of people to play the piano, including me. I can't thank you enough.
MY HYPE CAN'T BE CONTAINED
THE RETURN OF THE LEGEND LET'S GOOOOOO
YEESSSSS POGGGGG
YEEEEEEE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I can tell even in this short time he’s improved his dynamic control a lot. From the lightness in those arpeggios to the just right amount of force to those bass notes, this is an amazing 2nd version of the NGNL arrangement. I arrived late, but holy cow, was that a performance to behold. Animenz you are amazing. Again you inspire us all. Thank you for all your music and what you do. I’m so glad to see your return. Happy 2021!!! ✋😄
oke tbh i started crying before even watching this just because it exists... the original video helped me so much in my early teenage years... i am now 21 and it makes me so happy to see that this beautiful music that helped me so much is still alive...thank you so much
Wow. The original arrangement hits hard. This one just punches you through the wall. Thank you for sharing your thoughts in detail on the arrangements you create. 'Art is never finished, only abandoned' - Leonardo DaVinci
aaay the nostaliga kicks in, another grandiose and amazing performance, welcome back king!
I started uploading my covers because of you, i'm so happy for your return Senpai!
I’ll subscribe and will watch your career with great interest my child, I wish I could do the same but I am a lowlife and can only make gaming videos.
@@theamazingzanzibo3029 Thank you so much! 😁
The way you play now feels a lot more free and unrestrained, I feel way more freedom from this piece than the ones that restrained you when you were under contract. Welcome back you absolute legend.
Oh, so he was really under contract? I thought something was wrong since the community post got deleted, but I'm really grateful that he's back! Do you perhaps know how he got his channel back?
@@syfx1485 he bought the rights back to his channel :)
@@Madgesty Oh okay, thank you! :D
Shivers ran down my back starting @ 14:21 for the 11th year anniversary video.
Such a magnificent, superb way of ending the medley... Totally and thoroughly re-inspired.
The legend is back!
the beauty of waking up to a new arrangement by this man.
when i literally saw "all my anime piano arrangements(in one playlist)" and i saw it was UPDATED TODAY I CLICKED IMMEDIATELY
Hello Animenz,
I am a big fan of you since 2015 I played many of your arrangements, because of you I have a lot of motivation with playing the piano and composing, because before I know your works I didn't really have that much motivation to play the piano, that time I didn't know many good pianists on youtube who can play so well and making their own cover!
love that unique sound 4:35 omg.
If God was an anime fan he would have played your videos in heaven. I'm in uncontrolled tears right now, welcome back animenz :'), never leave us again
I expect the idea of this piece shall be, "No game no life, while the piano musical life of Animenz is our best game in the world".
finally, he remembers his TH-cam password
wwwwwwwww
Gud one
Nice one 😂
He actually didn't remember, he just kept on guessing until he got it right
ビートの刻み方が本当に気持ちいい
Oh my God King is back. Animenz is back
This game was the first I heard from you, randomly, while working. I was just stuck. I replayed it over and over and then just watched your other videos, and I never stopped being amazed. Thank you for this new version, you are just the best
I just finished learning the original and now I’m gonna have to learn this one too!
same
May I know where did you get the 2021 version piano sheet to learn?
I remember being obsessed when your first cover "No Game No Life" cover came out and this is just beautiful! I am always so amazed every time you perform 😭
i wanna learn piano real bad bc of this man. been watching his covers since 2017 or something. but im 20yo and have a baby on the way. idk if i’ll be able to do it
I think you can do it just start with easier songs
I have been learning piano for a long time and would recommend starting with easy songs and building up to animenz songs
Animenz, you're just the best anime pianist of all time. Thank you for becoming a pianist!
Animenz is BACK!!!!!!? YEAAAAAAGGHHH!!!!
I'm very happy that you are back now!
We really miss you.
Welcome back Animenz! Extremely excited to see you back and can't wait to see what you have in store for us in 2021 :)
I enjoyed all the little nuances that you changed up in this version, including the soft touch in the second verse, use of more rhythmic left hand in some places, and the bell tones in the outro.
btw, Is that a livestream i see teased in the description? Can't wait!!
hope you guys don't mind my thicc german accent in the livestream this saturday!
Now the "Animenz No game no life cover" season 2 comes out
But when would the original season 2 come out?
We don't need season 2 when we have this
okay we might
It's a bit hard to describe, but I've always, always admired how - whenever I listen to you play in these videos - it truly feels like you enjoy making them. Accompanied by your talent as a pianist and apparent love for your craft, the fact that you always sound so free and happy to me when you play is irreplaceable and the effect is never lost on me no matter how many times I listen. Thank you so much for producing this music, it's gotten me through countless rough times and quiet nights studying.
Side note to anyone who read this far down, I wish you all the best for this year! Go at your own pace, don't overwork yourself or stress yourself out :3
OH YEAH THE POWER OF MUSIC BABY
I'm currently playing this game with the sheet of your old version.
The arpeggios are sometimes almost killing me xD
Anyone else, like me, who would desperately like to see the sheet for this new version?
I’ve made it! Check it out on my channel
How crazy is this arrangement gonna be? Can it seriously get anymore difficult compared to the 2014 one??
I think it might just be a variation. Difficulty isn't always everything
Its actually slightly easier in areas. That doesnt mean its sounds worse
piano breathing: extreme speed and beauty
Well, we have watched it now and it is difficult...
@@variamente6855 Yeah, I really like his new arranging style, his baselines remind me of Fonzi's arrangements.
and still no season 2...
… not saying it is going to happen. But it seems more likely to happen/ get announced this year than last years. They are doing a special 10 year promotion thing in Japan with a ton of merch and blue ray stuff. If that goes well it could show the producers that there is actually still a big audience waiting for a second season. Idk we will see
@@infinite-seeker3016 the anime shouldn't be continuing due to the author's health or by being bankrupt. i have seen lots of reasons but i dont yet know if it's either real or not. take that as a grain of salt. it would never get a season 2, thats for sure.
Author said its not cuz of his health or money issues but that season 1 was so perfect that hes scared of the backlash incase s2 doesnt meet the expectations of the fans😢@@nobody7277
Из за рисовки не стали делать продолжение, ибо очень затратно и долго
@@nobody7277 yea, I know… I am hoping all the revivals of some anime’s in recent years mean producers might be more likely to pick it back up though (example of one very recent would be black butler)
Wilkommen zurück! Fühlt sich gut an, dich wieder zu hören und zu sehen! :)
2:26 gave me chills...such an beautiful arrangement! Thank you so much Animenz!!
Don't lie to me, you are imagining to play this in front of everyone and impressing them!!!!
AHH. I love that you are back!!!! Will you bring out any sheet books ?
Every single thing about no game no life just gets me sad that there’s no season 2
read the light novel, it's good too XD
@@週末Reiki the LN is stuck at volume 10 right? The last few times I searched, even the original Japanese version has stopped there.
@@akiyoshi_cook yea..
i mean the light novel is still ongoing and the show is not cancelled so it might happen in the near future
Thank you for returning back to make legit videos Animenz !!
HE IS BACK 😍😍😍
Welcome to another episode of :
Beautiful piano pieces I won't be able to play
NGNL 2014: "It can't get any harder than this"
Animenz: "Hold my piano sheet"
How the hell did i not get a notification for this when I have bell on..
same
YESSSS WELCOME BACK ANIMENZ
huhuu, it make's me crying
I LOVE U ANIMENZ
AND I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT YOU
You can't do this to me man... I'm still learning the first arrangement and you upload a new version XD I love you for making a remake for one of my favorites piano anime arrangement on all internet but i hate you because i still can't play the first arrangement with out mistakes and you make a second one xd. Also i love the variation you did on 2:22 and this part 4:33 blow my mind for some reason xd. Love u bro!