Whatever it is, I will understand. Next is Realize, the fourth and final opening for Gundam Seed (2002), performed by Nami Tamaki
Listen to the song here: https://youtu.be/iR1WQ52_dbU
Fun fact of the day: Like TM Revolution and Vivian Hsu before her, Tamaki was offered a role in Seed, this time as Yzak’s squad member Shiho Hahnenfuss. Due to her schedule, Tamaki declined the offer, meaning Shiho has no lines in the show (and likely avoided being killed off as Miguel and Aisha had)
1: Absolute garbage. Skip everytime
2-3: Strong dislike but I can power through it if needs be
4: Below average. Not the best.
5: It’s okay. Not good, not great. I wouldn’t skip it but I don’t particularly love it either.
6-7: I like it. Might listen to it outside of the show.
8-9: Excellent song, I really enjoy it.
10: Masterpiece. I never skip it and frequently listen to it whenever I can
Group rankings:
Tobe! Gundam (0079 OP) - 7.18
Zeta ~ Toki wo Koete (Zeta OP 1) - 8.31
Mizu no Hoshi e Ai wo Komete (Zeta OP 2) - 8.78
Anime Ja Nai (ZZ OP 1) - 8.12
Silent Voice (ZZ OP 2) - 9.38
Itsuka Sora ni Todoite (0080 OP) - 7.52
The Winner (0083 OP 1) - 9.45
Men of Destiny (0083 OP 2) - 8.87
Stand Up to The Victory (Victory OP 1) - 7.78
Don’t Stop! Carry On! (Victory OP 2) - 7.90
Flying in the Sky (G OP 1) - 9.26
Trust You Forever (G OP 2) - 8.27
Just Communication (Wing OP 1) - 9.61
Rhythm Emotion (Wing OP 2) - 9.48
Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite (The 08th MS Team OP) - 9.35
Dreams (X OP 1) - 9.32
Resolution (X OP 2) - 9.10
Turn A Turn (Turn A OP 1) - 8.44
Century Color (Turn A OP 2) - 8.01
Invoke (Seed OP 1) - 8.95
Moment (Seed OP 2) - 7.05
Believe (Seed OP 3) - 8.57
> Due to her schedule, Tamaki declined the offer, meaning Shiho has no lines in the show (and likely avoided being killed off as Miguel and Aisha had)
First time I think I've actually seen a character in an anime spared because there was no VA.
Gonna say 6.5-7? It’s a nice song though I’m not too fond of the vocals in the chorus. Bit too shrill for my liking. Musically it’s solid though and I weirdly like that shot of Kira pushing the control stick of the Freedom forward synced with the music. Tbh Meteor should’ve been the fourth opening
6.5
All of Seed's OPs are middling by Gundam standards tbh. This still makes them above average in general, but they just can't compete with 90% of the franchise.
10/10 another amazing song. Honestly listening to them all again it's really hard to pick whether I like Realize or Believe more. Although I do feel like Realize works best as the last OP for SEED, there's something kind of ephemeral about it that lends well to the finale.
Its a 9 for me. It is very poppy even compared to Believe, but i oddly prefer Realize. I freaking love how a lot of the visuals sync with the song so much. Maybe a precursor on what they did with the Destiny OPs. Can still picture Duel and Buster shooting their shi in sync with the chorus, along with a certain MS reveal. Can't skip it man. Will listen to it in a Jpop/Anime playlist.
Its my 2nd fave among the SEED ops with Invoke being first.
10, I don't consider this the best song out of the four that Seed has, but paired with the animation in my opinion it's Seed's strongest opening overall.
9.5. This and Reason are my favorite from Seed.
Whatever it is, I will understand. Next is Realize, the fourth and final opening for Gundam Seed (2002), performed by Nami Tamaki Listen to the song here: https://youtu.be/iR1WQ52_dbU Fun fact of the day: Like TM Revolution and Vivian Hsu before her, Tamaki was offered a role in Seed, this time as Yzak’s squad member Shiho Hahnenfuss. Due to her schedule, Tamaki declined the offer, meaning Shiho has no lines in the show (and likely avoided being killed off as Miguel and Aisha had) 1: Absolute garbage. Skip everytime 2-3: Strong dislike but I can power through it if needs be 4: Below average. Not the best. 5: It’s okay. Not good, not great. I wouldn’t skip it but I don’t particularly love it either. 6-7: I like it. Might listen to it outside of the show. 8-9: Excellent song, I really enjoy it. 10: Masterpiece. I never skip it and frequently listen to it whenever I can
Group rankings: Tobe! Gundam (0079 OP) - 7.18 Zeta ~ Toki wo Koete (Zeta OP 1) - 8.31 Mizu no Hoshi e Ai wo Komete (Zeta OP 2) - 8.78 Anime Ja Nai (ZZ OP 1) - 8.12 Silent Voice (ZZ OP 2) - 9.38 Itsuka Sora ni Todoite (0080 OP) - 7.52 The Winner (0083 OP 1) - 9.45 Men of Destiny (0083 OP 2) - 8.87 Stand Up to The Victory (Victory OP 1) - 7.78 Don’t Stop! Carry On! (Victory OP 2) - 7.90 Flying in the Sky (G OP 1) - 9.26 Trust You Forever (G OP 2) - 8.27 Just Communication (Wing OP 1) - 9.61 Rhythm Emotion (Wing OP 2) - 9.48 Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite (The 08th MS Team OP) - 9.35 Dreams (X OP 1) - 9.32 Resolution (X OP 2) - 9.10 Turn A Turn (Turn A OP 1) - 8.44 Century Color (Turn A OP 2) - 8.01 Invoke (Seed OP 1) - 8.95 Moment (Seed OP 2) - 7.05 Believe (Seed OP 3) - 8.57
> Due to her schedule, Tamaki declined the offer, meaning Shiho has no lines in the show (and likely avoided being killed off as Miguel and Aisha had) First time I think I've actually seen a character in an anime spared because there was no VA.
Gonna say 6.5-7? It’s a nice song though I’m not too fond of the vocals in the chorus. Bit too shrill for my liking. Musically it’s solid though and I weirdly like that shot of Kira pushing the control stick of the Freedom forward synced with the music. Tbh Meteor should’ve been the fourth opening
10 favourite SEED opening
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10
10
6.5 All of Seed's OPs are middling by Gundam standards tbh. This still makes them above average in general, but they just can't compete with 90% of the franchise.
Don't know what you're talking about Invoke and Believe slap hard they are just 00s Jpop instead of 80s Jpop or 90s Techno or Jpop.
5/10, my least favorite of the SEED opening themes.
6.5, pretty underwhelming as a final tune
7/10. It's not bad, but not particularly memorable. It's at least better than Moment, but not as good or catchy as Invoke or Believe.
4/10. I honestly didn't remember this song existed, and I remember why now.
7 the melody of the song has potential but I’m not a fan of the vocal.
7- not great , but not bad
8/10 a good op but believe was better
Giving this an 8.
10/10 another amazing song. Honestly listening to them all again it's really hard to pick whether I like Realize or Believe more. Although I do feel like Realize works best as the last OP for SEED, there's something kind of ephemeral about it that lends well to the finale.
7 I enjoy other SEED songs more, but still a good OP and got me into Nami Tamaki back in the day.
8
Solid 6
6.5
Its a 9 for me. It is very poppy even compared to Believe, but i oddly prefer Realize. I freaking love how a lot of the visuals sync with the song so much. Maybe a precursor on what they did with the Destiny OPs. Can still picture Duel and Buster shooting their shi in sync with the chorus, along with a certain MS reveal. Can't skip it man. Will listen to it in a Jpop/Anime playlist. Its my 2nd fave among the SEED ops with Invoke being first.
4/10. The happy upbeat nature of the song is inconsistent with the end of the show, where they bump off a truckload of characters.
8.5/10, big fan!
7/10 it's ok for a Seed/Destiny opener
7.5 a bit of GVG Nextplus bias again. But also, I kinda like it too.
5
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5/10. I dunno, something about the general mood of the song didn’t sit right with me. Like not a bad song per say, I’m just not in love with it.
Gonna call this one another 10/10. I love all of Nami Tamaki's songs
6. Sounds okay, but really inconsistent with the tone of the final few episodes. Also a bit too similar to the previous OP.
6.5/10. I think this track aged somewhat poorly similar to the last, but it has nostalgic value owing to how catchy it is
5. song is ok. really dont like the syncing of the op with the music tho prob least fav
IMO...It's Goated.
6.5
10
10, I don't consider this the best song out of the four that Seed has, but paired with the animation in my opinion it's Seed's strongest opening overall.
10
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