Newsong

Yo, I'll be real; I know nothing about this band other than the fact that this song was used in one of the cringest Naruto Shippuden openings. But hearing this song again in the context of this music video, I gotta say, this song is a bop. It's really catch and upbeat, juxtaposed with the melancholy imagery of an abandoned city retaken by nature, makes for a very emotionally conflicted watch. This in tern led to the video being pretty enjoyable, and made the three minutes go by pretty quick. The black and white manga like animation, plus the post apocalyptic setting, gave this video a strong Eden it's an Endless World vid, which is definitely a vibe worth imitating, and the story of a solo astronaut documenting this abandon city really added to the melancholy vide of this vib. So this music video is pretty dope, and I would definitely recommend giving it three minutes of your time. At the vary least watch it for the free MAL entry to make you list look bigger than what it is. Like what I have to say? then check out my Youtbue and Stream where I talk about anime regularly (links in bio). Have a good one! Infinite_fiend

With no doubt, even the haters acknowledge the formidable collection of amazing openings/endings the Naruto franchise has, especially Naruto Shippuden, but unfortunately, it does not fall for this opening. Opening 10 is arguably one of if not the worse Naruto Shippuden, it spaned from episode 231 to 256, overlapping both the long "Paradise Life on a Boat" filler arc and the "Fourth Shinobi World War: Countdown" canon arc which was not by any mean the height of the series. I guess one of the aspects that makes an opening stick out is what surrounds it of memories from the days of watching said episode, be it something important and a turn event of the story or something that goes beyond the 4th wall dealing with your day to a daily life situation. Newsong misses all the checkboxes, and by a land slide.

I LOVE THIS SONG. You've got to watch a lyric video, the lyrics are really deep and resonated with me. The art on the music video. 10/10. No doubt. Really nice manga-like art, the setting in the video really goes with the lyrics, the animals everywhere create a really nice feeling, I'm not sure how to explain it. As for the actual opening that it's from, I love that too. The characters dancing really give a nice feel to the opening, but, i have to say they don't really fit the lyrics well but as a person that can't speak english that obviously didn't bother me at first. Despite that though, the animation is nice and it really doesn't make a difference for me at all

I both like and dislike this song at the same time. The main reason I like it is that it serves as the opening theme for one of my favorite anime, Naruto Shippuden. Whenever I hear the opening seconds, I’m automatically reminded of that era of the show and the feeling of tuning in for a new episode. It has a light, optimistic, and fun energy, something that really reminds me of the vibe of the original Naruto series before the story took a much darker turn. The opening animation helps a lot, too. It shows the characters in relaxed moments, smiling, training, and living their lives, which conveys a sense of peace and friendship. I once came across an interesting comment claiming this is the only Naruto opening where Sasuke doesn't appear. I’m not sure if that’s actually true, but I found the idea amusing, especially since everyone looks so happy in this particular opening. Coincidence or not, it’s a fun detail. The problem is that much of my fondness for the song stems from the opening sequence itself, rather than the music in isolation. When I listen to "Newsong" without watching the video, it loses a lot of its impact. Musically speaking, I find it quite simple; there isn't a moment that truly gives me goosebumps or gets stuck in my head for days. It’s a pleasant song, but also quite forgettable. Another issue is the official music video. In reality, there isn't a proper video at all—it’s just a static black-and-white image of a landscape. That doesn't match the song's cheerful, positive energy in the slightest. While the Naruto opening brings the song to life with animation full of personality, the official video conveys a completely different vibe, ultimately making the experience much more lackluster. When I compare it to other songs that have left a mark on my life, especially those I discovered through anime like Koi to Uso, the difference is clear. There are songs I keep listening to years later because they work perfectly on their own, independent of the series they appeared in. For me, "Newsong" isn't one of them. If it weren't a *Naruto* opening, I probably never would have sought it out to listen to it again. Ultimately, I consider this an opening that works much better within the anime than as a standalone song. It effectively conveys a sense of hope, friendship, and tranquility, but outside of that context, it ends up being just an ordinary track. Raiting: 5/10. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== Gosto e não gosto dessa música ao mesmo tempo. O principal motivo de eu gostar dela é por ser a abertura de um dos meus animes favoritos, Naruto Shippuden. Sempre que escuto os primeiros segundos da música, automaticamente lembro daquela fase do anime e da sensação de acompanhar um novo episódio. Ela tem uma energia leve, otimista e divertida, algo que me faz lembrar bastante o clima do Naruto Clássico antes da história ficar muito mais pesada. A animação da abertura também ajuda bastante. Ela mostra os personagens em momentos descontraídos, sorrindo, treinando e vivendo suas vidas, o que transmite uma sensação de paz e amizade. Existe até um comentário curioso que vi uma vez dizendo que essa seria a única abertura de Naruto em que o Sasuke não aparece. Não sei se essa informação é realmente verdadeira, mas achei engraçado pensar nisso, principalmente porque justamente nessa abertura todo mundo parece feliz. Coincidência ou não, é um detalhe divertido. O problema é que boa parte do meu carinho por essa música vem da abertura em si, e não da música isoladamente. Quando escuto "Newsong" sem assistir ao vídeo, ela perde muito do impacto. Musicalmente falando, acho que ela é bastante simples e não tem nenhum momento que realmente me arrepie ou fique preso na cabeça por dias. É uma música agradável, mas também bastante esquecível. Outro ponto que não ajuda é o videoclipe oficial. Na prática, nem existe um clipe de verdade: é apenas uma imagem em preto e branco parada mostrando uma paisagem. Isso não combina nem um pouco com a energia alegre e positiva da música. Enquanto a abertura de Naruto consegue dar vida à canção com uma animação cheia de personalidade, o vídeo oficial passa uma sensação completamente diferente e acaba tornando a experiência bem mais sem graça. Quando comparo com outras músicas que marcaram minha vida, especialmente algumas que conheci através de animes como as de Koi to Uso, a diferença fica evidente. Existem canções que continuo ouvindo anos depois porque funcionam perfeitamente sozinhas, sem depender da obra em que apareceram. "Newsong", para mim, não é uma delas. Se ela não fosse uma abertura de Naruto, provavelmente eu nunca teria procurado ouvi-la novamente. No fim das contas, considero essa uma abertura que funciona muito melhor dentro do anime do que como uma música independente. Ela cumpre bem o seu papel de transmitir um sentimento de esperança, amizade e tranquilidade, mas fora desse contexto acaba sendo apenas uma faixa comum. Nota final: 5/10.