UlasanAnime.com – I find myself drawn to anime songs for reasons I can’t quite pinpoint, perhaps a consequence of my impressionable nature during my freshman year of college.
I’ve often pondered this while listening to anison, and my conclusion remains consistent: music, as an outlet for my repressed personality, has become an integral part of who I am. I’m immersed in a vast, seemingly endless ocean of artistic expression, a captivating yet ultimately unproductive expanse of time and energy. Music is the language of the soul, but where is my soul truly heading?
This sentiment is not unique to me; platforms like MySpace attest to the similar artistic spirals many have embarked upon. In an era where the creation of music is so accessible, we often question the authenticity of artistic expression in its most common forms—radio and CD recordings. The act of making music has become intertwined with the industry of producing music celebrities, presenting the eternal conflict between the pursuit of truth and beauty.
Yet, I believe humans possess an innate ability to recognize truth and appreciate beauty when confronted with it. Is this why I shed tears of passionate courage while watching a JAM Project live performance? Is this the reason Heart Shaped Chant, though not my favorite Nana song, is so captivating? Could this also explain why XKCD is my long-standing favorite webcomic? Or why fellow Asian individuals are leaving their jobs to pursue a living through innovative AJAX code and the promotion of indie entertainment? Why do these things resonate so deeply?
It may seem trivial, but it’s about the soul. Perhaps this is what initially drew me to Makkun as a fan. Being an overseas fan presented challenges, as she was initially perceived as a typical Star Child artist. Witnessing her music evolve as she changed producers and infused more of her personality into her work, even at the potential cost of some fans, was fascinating. She gradually shifted from a typical idol promotion style to that of a rock musician. While some aspects were cheesy, others were genuinely engaging. From my outsider perspective, it felt as though she was genuinely committed, though I lack concrete certainty.
However, I believe the anison scene could benefit from more artists like her and groups like JAM Project. We need individuals willing to collaborate for both passion and a livelihood. I’m still unsure why I react to them in this way. I question whether anison is primarily for those who retain a childlike spirit. I’m even uncertain if anison should be taken too seriously. But for the passionate, the young at heart, and the responsible individuals who find joy in their craft and can sustain themselves financially, I wholeheartedly support their endeavors.
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Indeed, this is precisely why the anison scene can embrace more events like Animelo Lives, serving as a corporate testament to the convergence of spirits and souls ablaze with joy at a festival of epic magnificence.
