I’ve been a fan of American and European songs for years. My attention back then was solely focused towards English songs. When I was still in high school, I accidentally became addicted to Ranma 1/2 which was shown daily on RPN-9. I never thought I ‘d like songs with lyrics I did not understand. I was surprised that Ranma 1/2′s opening and ending songs had a great impact on me. I started to like songs from anime series! Slowly, my crave for Japanese songs became more like an addiction. I did not care whether or not the song is from an anime series anymore. I remember saving songs using a cassette recorder. When the song is about to be played on tv, I just push the record button. By doing this, I was able to make my own compilation of Jap songs.

I still listen to English songs every now and then but I still prioritize Jap ones. I really can’t explain everything in detail why I’m more on Jap songs, but I am sure of one thing. Whenever I listen to japanese songs, I suddenly think of things. It’s like I am daydreaming. Sometimes I suddenly imagine that I’m the lead character of a certain anime or I’m doing a jutsu or transmuting a thing into another thing, just like in Full Metal Alchemist. I can’t get that feeling from English songs. Maybe that is why I like Jap songs more. Weird huh?