Hello! How are you? My busy schedule is back again so I need to plan out my time to do whatever I wanna do and prioritise stuff. It will practically be impossible to publish new blog posts every week so I decided that from now onwards, I will try to publish a new blog post every month once at least. Since I failed to produce anything last month, I decided to produce another blog post for this month.
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Yoshika!!!
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Anyway, read the blog post about the insert song for Love Live Nijigasaki season 1, Butterfly? Read it? Good. Now, this time, I will talk about another anime song. This time, it's the opening theme song for Strike Witches season 1, Strike Witches ~Watashi ni Dekiru Koto~! Let's GO!!!!
WARNING:-
Although this post is just me talking about a certain anime song, there might be SPOILERS from the anime. If you plan to watch the anime without any spoilers, you can continue reading or move on.
P.S. If you want to be spoiled, well, go ahead and read it, you HAVE been warned. Don't blame me for being spoiled if you insist on continuing to read this post.
Introduction
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| 私にできること！！！ |
The song, Strike Witches ~Watashi ni Dekiru Koto~ (in Japanese, ストライクウィッチーズ ～わたしにできること～) is translated as Strike Witches ~To Do What I Can~. The song is made and arranged by Takumi Masanori while the lyrics are done by Tadano Natsumi & Takamura Kazuhiro. It's sung by Ishida Yoko, the one who sang three opening theme songs for the Strike Witches series (including this) and the second ending theme song for Shakugan no Shana season 1. It is compiled into an album of the same name. That's all. Let's move on.
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Season 1!
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Lyrics
Original
わたしに できること
ひとつづつ 叶えたい
夢に向かって 一歩ずつ歩こう
わたしにできること
あなたにも伝えたい
あきらめないで 翼広げて
さあ とぼうよ あしたのために
もうヤダッて ひざを抱えて嘆くときも
だいじょうぶ 泣かないで きっとできる
勇気のとびら ちょっと開けるだけだよ
笑顔ギュッと抱きしめて
高く高く 舞い上がれ
わたしにも できること
やさしさを 守りたい
涙ふいたら飛び立とう 明日へ
わたしから 届けたい
とっておきの魔法で
もう うつむかない ヤクソクするわ
自由のため 未来のために
冒険は ハッピーエンドの 宝探し
自分だけの 物語描くのよ
まわり道にも 出会えるもろがある
大丈夫 ムダじゃない
信じたなら つき進め
わたしなら できること
ひとつづつ 見つけたい
涙ふいたら飛び立とう 明日へ
わたしから 届けたい
とっておきの魔法で
もう うつむかない ヤクソクするわ
自由のため 未来のために
あなたにできる
わたしにできる
ステキなこと つなげたら
あの空の 明けかたも 少しかわるでしょう
強くなる 一人ではないから
わたしに できること
ひとつづつ 叶えたい
夢に向かって 一歩ずつ歩こう
わたしにできること
あなたにも伝えたに
あきらめないで 翼広げて
さあ とぼうよ あしたのために
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Yoshika and the Neuroi
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Romaji
watashi ni dekiru koto
hito tsuzutsu kanaetai
yume ni mukatte ippozutsu arukou
watashi ni dekiru koto
anata ni mo tsutaetai
akira menaide tsubasa hirogete
saa tobouyo ashita no tameni
mou yadatte hiza o kakaete nageku tokimo
daijoubu nakanaide kitto dekiru
yuuki no tobira chotto akeru dakeda yo
egao gyutto dakishimete
takaku takaku mai agare
watashi ni mo dekiru koto
yasashisa o mamoritai
namida fuitara tobitatou ashita e
watashi kara todoketai
totteoki no mahou de
mou utsumukanai yakusoku suru wa
jiyuu no tame mirai no tameni
bouken wa HAPPY END no takara sagashi
jibun dake no monogatari egaku no yo
mawari michini mo deaeru moroga aru
daijoubu muda janai
shinji tanara tsuki susume
watashi nara dekiru koto
hito tsuzutsu mitsuketai
namida fuitara tobitatou ashita e
watashi kara todoketai
totteoki no mahou de
mou utsumukanai yakusoku suru wa
jiyuu no tame mirai no tameni
anata ni dekiru
watashi ni dekiru
sutekina koto tsunagetara
ano sora no akekata mo sukoshikawaru deshou
tsuyokunaru hitori de wa nai kara
watashi ni dekiru koto
hito tsuzutsu kanaetai
yume ni mukatte ippozutsu arukou
watashi ni dekiru koto
anata ni mo tsutaetai
akira menaide tsubasa hirogete
saa tobouyo ashita no tameni
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| Girls with brooms! |
English Translation
The things I can do...
I want them to come true one by one.
Let's go towards our dream, one step at a time.
The things I can do...
I want to tell you
Do not give up. Let's spread our wings
And fly for the sake of our future.
Even when you feel like you can't take it anymore, and you hug your knees and sigh,
it's okay, don't cry, you can definitely do it.
The door of courage just needs to be opened a little bit.
Hold onto your smile tightly,
and soar high, higher and higher.
The thing I can want to do
is protect the tenderness.
If I wipe away my tears, I can take off towards tomorrow.
I want to convey it to you
With a special magic
I won't hold my head down anymore, I promise you
For freedom, for the future
Adventure is like a treasure hunt with a happy ending
Draw your own story, just for yourself
Even the detours may bring unexpected encounters
It's okay, it's not a waste
If you believe, keep moving forward.
Things I can do,
I want to find them one by one.
If I wipe away my tears, I can take off towards tomorrow.
I want to convey it to you
With a special magic
I won't hold my head down anymore, I promise you
For freedom, for the future
You can do it,
I can do it,
If we connect wonderful things,
that can change even the dawning sky.
We can become stronger because we aren't alone.
The things I can do...
I want them to come true one by one.
Let's go towards our dream, one step at a time.
The things I can do...
I want to tell you
Do not give up. Let's spread our wings
And fly for the sake of our future.
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Night reconnaissance!
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Note: This translation is brought to you by ChatGPT, myself and
the Strike Witches wiki.
Chinese Translation
我能做的事
一个一个地实现
向着梦想，一步一步走去
我能做的事
也想告诉你
不要放弃，展翅飞翔
来吧，为了明天，向前吧
即使在抱膝而泣的时候也觉得不行了
没关系，不要哭，你一定能行
勇气之门只要打开一点点就可以了
紧紧拥抱笑容
飞得更高，更高
我也能做的事
想要保护的是温柔
擦干眼泪，飞向明天
我想传达
用最好的魔法
不再低头，我答应你
为了自由，为了未来
冒险就像寻宝一样，寻找一个快乐的结局
描绘属于自己的故事
在路上会遇到许多绕路
没关系，这不是徒劳
只要相信就可以继续前进
我能做的事，
擦干眼泪，飞向明天
我想传达
用最好的魔法
不再低头，我答应你
为了自由，为了未来
你能做的事
我能做的事
把美好的事物连接起来
那片天空的曙光也会变得更加美好
因为不是一个人，所以变得更加坚强
我能做的事
一个一个地实现
向着梦想，一步一步走去
我能做的事
也想告诉你
不要放弃，展翅飞翔
来吧，为了明天，向前吧！
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Oh...deja vu again?
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Note: This translation is brought to you by ChatGPT and myself.
Malay Translation
Apa yang boleh aku lakukan
Satu demi satu, aku mahu ia menjadi kenyataan
Mari kita berjalan melangkah ke arah impian kita
Apa yang boleh aku lakukan
Aku mahu anda tahu juga
Jangan berputus asa, rentangkan sayap anda
Demi masa depan yang lebih baik
Sekiranya saya dah tak boleh tahan dan meratap sambil memeluk lututku
Jangan risau, jangan nangis, kita pasti boleh
Buka pintu keberanian sedikit sahaja
Peluklah senyummu erat-erat
Terbanglah setinggi mungkin.
Apa yang boleh saya lakukan
Nak lindungi kebaikan ini
Setelah lapkan air mata, marilah terbang ke arah masa depan
Apa yang saya ingin sampaikan
Dengan sihir yang paling istimewa
Aku tak akan menunduk lagi, aku janji
Untuk kebebasan dan masa depan
Pengembaraan adalah mencari harta karun bahagia
Dan menulis kisah kita sendiri
Kadang-kala, kita menemui jalan yang berliku
Tapi jangan risau, tidak akan sia-sia
Teruskan berjalan jika anda percaya
Apa yang boleh saya lakukan
Aku nak carikan, satu demi satu
Setelah lapkan air mata, marilah terbang ke arah masa depan
Apa yang saya ingin sampaikan
Dengan sihir yang paling istimewa
Aku tak akan menunduk lagi, aku janji
Untuk kebebasan dan masa depan
Apa yang anda boleh lakukan
Apa yang saya boleh lakukan
Jika gabungkan semua keindahan, langit juga akan menjadi lebih cerah
Kita akan menjadi lebih kuat kerana kita tidak akan bersendirian
Apa yang boleh saya lakukan
Satu demi satu, saya mahu ia menjadi kenyataan
Mari kita berjalan melangkah ke arah impian kita
Apa yang boleh saya lakukan
Saya mahu anda tahu juga
Jangan berputus asa, rentangkan sayap anda
Mari kita berharap untuk esok yang lebih baik.
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All of our cute girls. Choose one! Or take all of them if u want. xD
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Note: Another one that is brought to you by ChatGPT. Well, I did make some changes as usual.
Commentary
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| ChatGPT |
This time, I will be writing this section together with ChatGPT. Anyway, back to the topic. The opening theme song of Strike Witches, which is translated as Strike Witches ~To Do What I Can~, reflects the story of the Strike Witches series, especially Miyafuji Yoshika. To be honest, it is so Yoshika-focused that I think it should literally be called "Miyafuji Yoshika the Animation". AHEM! Back to the topic.
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| In front of her father's grave... |
The song's lyrics encourage perseverance and determination, which are traits that Yoshika Miyafuji embodies throughout the series. Yes, throughout the whole Strike Witches anime series as far as I know. Yoshika is initially portrayed as a young and inexperienced witch who is unsure of her place in the Strike Witches' squadron. However, as the series progresses, Yoshika becomes more confident and determined to fight for the greater good.
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| That pinky promise... |
Ah, man...the opening theme song's first line reflects so well Yoshika's initial motivation to become a witch to follow in her father's footsteps and fulfil her dream of helping others. As the song continues, it emphasizes the importance of not giving up, even in the face of adversity. This sentiment is particularly (and so fucking) relevant to Yoshika's character, as she often finds herself in challenging situations but remains determined to push through and fight for what is right.
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| Yoshika healing Gertrud Barkhorn |
The song then proceeds to talk about perseverance and spreading your wings, which can be seen as a metaphor for Yoshika's transformation into a witch and her ability to fly. It also mentions the importance of finding one's own unique magic and the strength to face challenges. This is exemplified in Yoshika's journey throughout the entire series as she discovers her healing powers in season 1 and learns to use them to help her fellow witches in every way that she can.
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Team Strike Witches!!!
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The second stanza of the song talks about the importance of kindness and protecting those you care about. This is an important aspect of Yoshika's character, as she is shown to be compassionate towards others and willing to risk her own safety to protect her friends. Furthermore, the lyrics of the chorus emphasize the idea of working together and supporting each other. This is also reflected in Yoshika's character, as she learns to trust and rely on her fellow witches to accomplish their missions. The line where it talks about connecting and working with one other is particularly powerful, as it speaks to the idea that small actions can have a significant impact.
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| Yoshika helping Lynette to shoot down the Neuroi |
Overall, the full Japanese lyrics of the Strike Witches season 1 opening theme song perfectly capture the spirit of Yoshika's character arc throughout the series, which is shown so well through her actions. They emphasize the importance of perseverance, determination, and working together to achieve a greater goal. It encourages perseverance, determination, and compassion, which are traits that Yoshika embodies and are central to her story, and also throughout the Strike Witches series. Wait, why does it sound familiar...sounds like a certain main character from Brave Witches...Anyway, time to end this and move on. The ChatGPT's writing is scaring me now. Yes, I did make changes to it but the writing technique is just...so good compared to the poor old me.
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| Yoshika and her best friend, Yamakawa Michiko |
Conclusion
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| Yoshika!!! |
Oh, nice to see you there. This time, the translations are contributed by ChatGPT, some Youtube videos, Strike Witches wiki and of course, some input from me. Yeah, it has been tough for me to get the time to get the blog post published while balancing life, work, gaming and family. Nonetheless, I tried my best to do so.
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drooling...school swimsuits...
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ChatGPT is lazy writing? It is good, I admit, but I didn't throw it all to Chat GPT so it's not lazy writing. I will learn the writing approach that ChatGPT does. ChatGPT's writing is more professional than mine. By using ChatGPT, I wanna have a bit more professional approach to my blog writing and help me to improve my writing. Well, now, it's time for some fanservice here. I hope that you enjoy reading and browsing this blog. Goodbye, and God bless you!
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smirk...good fanservice.
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smirks...more fanservice. Me like it.
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