Hell's Paradise, also known as Jigokuraku, has premiered, and its music has the unsettling yet beautiful vibes you would expect. Looking to delve more deeply into its OP? Here's some useful information about the opening of Hell's Paradise, its artist, and its lyrics!
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What's the Title of Hell's Paradise's Opening Song?
The opening theme song of Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku is simply titled WORK, also stylized as Ｗ●ＲＫ.
Frankly, we expected a more representative and catchy title, but the song itself doesn't disappoint.
After all, it is hard work to look for the Elixir of Life while trying not to be consumed by monstrous flowers!
Here Are Some of the Lyrics of Hell's Paradise's Opening Song
If the title isn't exactly representative of Hell's Paradise, the lyrics definitely explore some of Jigokuraku's main themes and character conflicts:
The five empty bodies of the cathedral
are celebrated in a disposable manner
I’ll give you my name. Can you give it up?
I don’t want a chance to win.
It depends on luck I’ll give you an answer too
A moment’s signature?
The secular world is a turbulent world
keep hiding until you get tired
It’s the line of fire every time
It’s a Bodhisattva of worldly desires
Embracing shame and greed I’ve finished my toast
I want to see beyond that
It’s too late when I realize it
I can’t make a wish
Regret that one wants to make a thorough excuse
The quiet life of the city, the ordinary people
Can I hope for it?
Specifically, the main driving force of Hell's Paradise is Gabimaru's desire to lay his violent past to rest, reunite with his wife, Yui, and live an ordinary life with her.
The opening theme song's lyrics seem to discuss Gabimaru's conflict, as he discovers this simple dream too late when he's already too deep in the brutal life of a shinobi.
At the same time, the lyrics pay homage to Jigokuraku's religious motifs.
Apart from its preoccupation with hell and paradise (and the places where the two coincide), the anime and manga feature plenty of religious imagery and symbols.
Desecration, as well as the trivialization of life during violent periods of history are also matters the story is concerned with, and the bodies -- "celebrated in a disposable manner" -- could refer to that.
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Who Performs Hell's Paradise's Opening Song?
WORK is performed by the alternative music group Millennium Parade and features the singer and songwriter Sheena Ringo.
Millennium Parade is organized by Daiki Tsuneta, a Tokyo-based producer and songwriter who is also involved with the band King Gnu.
Judging from their music video for Trepanation, beautiful and surreal art seems to be their style.
Meanwhile, Sheena Ringo has released many songs both as a soloist and as part of the group Tokyo Jihen.
As part of Tokyo Jihen, she has performed the closing song of the 24th Detective Conan movie.
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Where to Listen to Hell's Paradise's Opening
You can now listen to Hell's Paradise's opening song on all major music services. These include Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and Tidal.
You can also download it from Amazon Music or the iTunes Store.
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