review of: AI NO SENSHI
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Some Basic Info.
written by: Rui Serizawa
composed by: Nobuhiko Kashihara
arranged by: Nobuhiko Kashihara
Song Length: 3:38
Featured in: Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon
From the CD: Mirai e Mukatte (Heading Towards the Future)
Was is it an episode?: Yes. This song appeared both in episode 68: Protect Chibiusa! Clash of the Ten Warriors during a battle and also in episode 102: The Pure Heart Stolen! Usagi's Biggest Crisis, when Usagi, Haruka, and Michiru go to the Tokyo Tower.
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Iron Mouse reviews Ai no Senshi
Placement ~It fits perfect in episode 68 as it is a battle song and fits just as well in episode 102 where the song's urgency adds to the mood of the scene.
Memorable ~It wasn't very memorable to me. Several songs from Sailor Moon have the electronic pop sound and Ai no Senshi is one of them. It is a nice song but never stuck out to me.
Lyrics ~The lyrics to this song sum up the feeling of all the senshi. Leading a double life, girl at day and warrior by night. Every word to this song fits in with that but I will choose the lyrics I feel show that the best.
Can't you just hear Usagi wanting to be at peace and just be in love with Mamoru? Unfortunately, there will always be evil in the world so she reluctantly must fight. Well we'll just do it ourselves won't we We'll show them the pure hearts of girls No matter what, we'll do our best This is our promise, we soldiers of love The above is the true motto of Sailor Moon!
Overall Rating
kaioh michiru's review of Ai no Senshi
Tone/Mood This song is a medium-tempo battle theme that expresses mad-tension, like being caught between a rock and a hardplace. It's got that "Get up and do it, and don't give up" feeling to it, and when I hear it, I feel motivated to stand up and face the world.
Placement It fits really well in both episodes it was featured in. In episode 68, the Guardian Senshi are in a high-tension face off with their Black Moon counterparts (obviously not strong enough to win,) and Sailor Moon protects Chibi-Usa from Rubeus' attacks. In 102, Usagi finds herself in another Urgent situation when Tuxedo Mask is frozen and captured, and taken to the Tokyo Tower by Kaolinite. She then finds herself on her way to the Tokyo Tower with Haruka and Michiru, much to the dismay of the Inner Senshi.
Memorable Definately. I sing this one in my sleep. Besides, Yoko Ishida is one of my favorite singers.
Lyrics
If you love them you'll try to believe in them
These are my favorite lines in the entire song. I think this actually sums up Usagi's feelings for Chibi-Usa in that moment in episode 68.
Overall Rating
It's obvious that I love this song to death. However, to be nitpicky, it could have had a faster tempo, and an extended base-line. I found myself unable to tap my foot to this one.
Sakura's Review of Ai no Senshi
Tone/mood: Typical beat from the 90's. Mood of this song is slow then its picks up on the chorus. It's got that, lets transform and kick this youmas butt tone to it.
Placement: Song was featured in Ep. 68 and 102. I think the song suites those episodes well.
Memorable: This is one of the Sailor Moon songs I burned to a CD with the rest of my Sailor Moon tunes. Sadly, the CD was overplayed to much and got Moon Dusted at the end. Since then I couldn't find the song to download it again until now.
Lyrics: Lyrics tells the hidden feelings of the girls living a double life and identity. How they want to live a ordinary life as typical teenagers, but they can't with evil threatening Earth.
I always want to protect you
And I'll run out for you
But love alone has an endless energy
I love this part. It tells you about how Usagi feelings for Chibi-Usa, and the will to protect her from the Black Moon Family.
Overall:
Five out of five hearts for me. I love this song. The tempo could have been a bit faster. Other then that, this song is good otherwise.
Elly's Review of Ai no Senshi
Placement: This works great both as a battle song and also as a "sightseeing" song! I think it would have done nicely during the Sailormoon/Queen Beryl battle of the first season as well.
Memorable: Oh, definitely. For some reason this song always reminds me of Sailor Venus (probably because she is the soldier of love). I do confuse it from time to time as being an image song for Venus, but other than that I definitely remember this song well.
Lyrics:
If you love them you'll try to believe in them
Haha, ain't that the truth. The lyrics are decent, but they are a little too plain for my liking.
Overall Rating:
A solid four. It'd get a higher mark if the lyrics weren't so trite and bland.
Ilse's review of Ai no Senshi
Tone/Mood: Yet another electronical song, but a nice one. I compared this one with La Soldier, and I think they could have used this one also in the musicals. When I found the mp3 of this one I was so happy! It's an upbeat song, and really "epic", if you can get what I mean. The senshi are going to face a battle, and they are going to kick some ass!
Placement: In episode 68, I was like WOW! The scene and the music fit so perfectly! The whole showoff between Mars and Coan, Mercury and Berthier, Venus and Calaveras, Jupiter and Petz, it was just too awesome! I don't really remember the scene from 102.
Memorable: Heh, I remember this one very well. When I hadn't found full sailor moon episodes yet, I searched arround the web, and I found this clip from episode 68, the Black Moon sister vs. Sailor Senshi fight. I freaked out of joy, the quality was very good, and even better, the scene was to awesome to describe. The song could be named as one of the main themes of Sailor Moon.
Lyrics:
Of course I'll have to take care of it
I'll fight them with my own hands, their evil
That's right, until then we'll do our best
Please awaken, soldiers of love
The lyrics really fit the song and the theme of Sailor Moon. A kickass song!
Overall Rating:
Five hearts for one of the best and most memorable songs of Sailor Moon. I only wish they would have used the song a bit more in the series...
Emochan's Review of Ai No Senshi
Placement: Since it was only in two episodes, it’s not a very common song. But I think the placement of the song was pretty good. It would’ve been nice to have in a few more episodes, so it’s more easily associated.
Memorable: I know the song more than I remember the episodes it was in. Mostly because it was on Lunarock. Like I said, it would’ve been nice to hear the song on more episodes.
Lyrics: I think the lyrics for this song work really well. The words are pretty powerful in certain spots and give an insight to what the senshi fight for and believe in.
We'll show them the pure hearts of girls
No matter what, we'll do our best
This is our promise, we soldiers of love
That verse right there is an example. It displays why the senshi do what they do. I think the lyrics are beautifully put in this song.
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Jess' Review of Ai no Senshi
Tone/Mood: There's a positive beat to it without forcing a happy, hyper tune down your throat at the same time. It strikes quite a nice balance - it catches your attention, but doesn't distract. Whilst being a reasonably strong song, it's also quite gentle.
Placement: It sounds like it should be a battle song, so it seems it was well-placed.
Memorable: It sounds as if it could be a memorable song more for its placement that the actual quality of the track. It's a nice song, but there's something not quite up to scratch: I think it's the lack of a decent base at some points.
Lyrics:
Well we'll just do it ourselves won't we
We'll show them the pure hearts of girls
No matter what, we'll do our best
Whilst I assume those lyrics in particular are supposed to be positive, I like them purely for the frustrated, possibly sarcastic aspect. The first of the above lines certainly sounds like something my friends and I have said on occasion.
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