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Nov 22, 2012 10:26 AM
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Just a fun poll.

Personally I like ZAQ's version more.
Nov 25, 2012 4:19 PM
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Black Raison d'être's Version is a bit better IMO mainly because the voice actors are singing it.
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Nov 25, 2012 5:07 PM
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Entravity said:
Black Raison d'être's Version is a bit better IMO mainly because the voice actors are singing it.


That doesn't always means it's better but just my opinion.

Some of the notes were off and near the end when they started swapping singers for every sentence or two it sounded a bit off beat. Its a very cool gimmick they used for that but wasn't executed perfectly. Smire Uesaka's parts were great. The rich deeper vocals she has. I felt that Chinatsu Akasaki's part was the weakest in the beginning and mid way it kinda flops. Just the inconsistency brought it down a little compared to ZAQ's. /nag

Regardless I like both but I give the slight edge to ZAQ.

By no means they are all professional nor I'm a professional. Just my humble opinion.
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Nov 26, 2012 3:08 AM
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I'd say Black Raison d'être's Version, the reason is simple, I love those cute high voices XD ZAQ's version sounds to serious which is why I don't think it is suitable for this show :) Both are great tho, I just prefer Black Raison :)
Nov 26, 2012 7:44 AM
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Zaq. The melody and instrumentals sound a little badass and she has the power and emotion to match it with her vocals.

That said, the Black Raison d'etre is decent, and there is the added boost of being able to relate with the anime and the characters. A very close call but Zaq has the slight edge for me.
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Nov 26, 2012 1:16 PM
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akutasame94 said:
I'd say Black Raison d'être's Version, the reason is simple, I love those cute high voices XD ZAQ's version sounds to serious which is why I don't think it is suitable for this show :) Both are great tho, I just prefer Black Raison :)

Exactly the same the same opinion but I like pretty much the instrumental in ZAQ ver.
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Nov 26, 2012 1:39 PM
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NNick said:
So, where can I listen to Black Raison d'être's Version?


Black blabla ver.: http://youtube.com/watch?feature=mhee&v=CzZe0CgKLKs

ZAQ ver.: http://youtube.com/watch?v=zeBPuif_EaY
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Nov 26, 2012 3:34 PM
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i like the music from the ZAQ version. But i prefer the vocals from Black Raison version. harmony and multiple vocals gives the edge for BR. ZAQ vocals are strong but seem rather monotone throughout the song. While the seiyuu vocals did have some weak spots it just had a better vibe for me.
Nov 27, 2012 9:39 AM
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I'll take the Black Raison d'Etre version any day. ZAQ has a good voice, but far too monotone compared to the four seiyuu.
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Dec 1, 2012 6:32 AM

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I personally like ZAQ's version.

Dec 1, 2012 9:29 AM

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ipurin said:
I personally like ZAQ's version.



I fail to see your point.
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ipurin said:
I personally like ZAQ's version.

Wow, biased preferences, what an oxymoron! [/sarcasm]
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Dec 12, 2012 5:53 PM

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AO968 said:
ipurin said:
I personally like ZAQ's version.



I fail to see your point.


Some prefer the cover version because their favorite seiyuu/s are singing it.
Dec 12, 2012 6:07 PM

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akutasame94 said:
ZAQ's version sounds to serious which is why I don't think it is suitable for this show


Not after episode 11.

ipurin said:
Some prefer the cover version because their favorite seiyuu/s are singing it.


lol That's a pretty legitimate subjective preference you know.
Dec 12, 2012 7:37 PM
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I prefer the ZAQ version as well, mainly due to the much more 'alive' feel that ZAQ version gives in comparison to the Black Raison d'etre's version. the BRD version feels flat once it reaches the 2nd half in my opinion. On the other hand, the ZAQ version lacks the original feel that the ED gives.

So, in a whim I tried to combine both version into one song, and the end result is pretty awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2kng9uybz4

The combined version feels much more majestic and choral, thanks to the combination of ZAQ's lower pitch and BRD's higher pitch. You should try to give it a listen!
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ipurin said:
AO968 said:
ipurin said:
I personally like ZAQ's version.



I fail to see your point.


Some prefer the cover version because their favorite seiyuu/s are singing it.


I'd call it the original, rather than the cover, as I believe ZAQ originally didn't intend to sing it (hence why it's a B-side on the OP single), but actually wrote it for the four seiyuu to sing it.

Anyway, I hardly knew any of these seiyuu until I looked up what roles they've had thus far. I only knew Maaya Uchida from playing Rea Sanka in Sankarea, and I knew that Shinka's VA played Yasuna Oribe in Kill Me Baby. And I hadn't even heard of the other two till just now, so your claim holds no water.
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INSIDE IDENTITY PV (teaser) was aired on public recording of their web radio.

http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19574838

For those who are good at Japanese.
part 1: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19573070
part 2: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19573281
part 3: http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm19573498 (you can see some footages including "behind the scenes")
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