Suga Shikao feat. Mummy-D - Hajimari no Hi PV (Letter Bee OP) October 29
While the release of Letter Bee’s opening theme single is still several weeks away (09-11-25), the PV for it has already been aired. Unlike the anime version, the full song features a rap portion by Mummy-D, the MC/producer of a fairly old hip hop group called RHYMESTER. I haven’t really listened to Suga Shikao’s music outside of one or two songs he wrote/performed for Honey and Clover, but I took an instant liking to “Hajimari no Hi” (Day of Beginnings) because of its catchy beat. Nowadays, anime songs tend to be no different than the music normal people would listen to, but I find they still tend to fall into pop and rock genres. I’m not sure what to classify Shikao’s music as, but it’s a refreshing change in the anime scene.
Surprisingly, the arrangement of the full version sounds a bit different from the TV short one. You’ll probably notice this immediately with the way it opens and of course, with the inclusion of Mummy-D’s rap later on. This is actually kind of cool, since it’s a whole different dimension to the song I wasn’t anticipating. Normally you’d just expect the TV short version plus a second verse at the end, but they mixed things up here.
As usual, I like to include the actual TV anime sequence for comparison purposes, so see below if you need a “Tegami Bachi” spin on the song.
Ahnthistik at 7:06 pm on October 29th, 2009
WIN !
Viper764 at 7:45 pm on October 29th, 2009
Like the song, but the guy looks kinda goofy.
Phoenix Seikun at 7:52 pm on October 29th, 2009
Nice song, can’t wait for the full version to be out.
Alec at 8:02 pm on October 29th, 2009
searchin 4 d mp3!!! like crazy
Avalon85 at 8:07 pm on October 29th, 2009
He’s great! Be sure to check out all he did for the xxxholic openings. Definitely an original sound.
ichigo_daisuki at 9:07 pm on October 29th, 2009
Suga Shikao did such a good job in making “Hajimari no Hi” ^_^
I can’t wait for the single!
Karis at 10:13 pm on October 29th, 2009
Suga Shikao in his forties, and I am still thrilled hearing his songs.
montusama at 10:38 pm on October 29th, 2009
I like the song, will have to the single when its released. I also like his opening song for xxxholic. Jūkyū-sai I find it pretty good. The PV for it is especially interesting.
Mearex at 12:47 am on October 30th, 2009
they shouldn’t put the rap part in, it sucks.
maple syrup at 1:29 am on October 30th, 2009
Omgosh, I found the rap part so random at first, but after listening to the song a few more times it slowly grows on you.
Zange at 3:18 am on October 30th, 2009
It is very cute
Zange at 3:23 am on October 30th, 2009
The rap is VERY weird.. ugh
Alec at 4:42 am on October 30th, 2009
damn…i was planning on putting this in my itouch and psp until i heard the rap part which totally blew everything…i guess il be using the TV version -_-
mb at 6:25 am on October 30th, 2009
The bitrate of the anime version really butchers the cymbals. That said, I like either version of the song, though I like the OP for Tegami Bachi whereas I don’t care for the PV. I’ve never really cared what musicians look like, so videos where they just play around are usually boring for me.
TheDude at 6:35 am on October 30th, 2009
The music is ok. But I have gave up on this anime after watching 2 episodes. If I saw that sniveling annoying brat doing his emo routine any more, I would start shooting the screen soon.
Harowiin at 3:55 pm on October 30th, 2009
LOVE it! The rap even gives it more fun and depth- I think it’s great, gives me the feeling to get up and dance
Zure at 6:09 pm on October 31st, 2009
I really love Suga Shikao’s songs, it’s right that the rap part seems a little weird at first but.. It’s very refreshing and cool at the end :3
TheG at 10:21 am on November 4th, 2009
Anyone know a good place to find anime PVs has good visual quality ? This song already on my FLAC must get list and now i want this PV too
Rinat at 6:48 pm on November 11th, 2009
Well to be honest the PV was kind of mediocre because there was not a lot of substance to it besides the guy singing but still I do love the song and it was nice to hear the full version.
I am not a huge fan of the Mummy-D’s rapping part in this song because it just did not appeal to me. Maybe as I listen to this song more that part will grow on me. I also second TheG in that I can’t wait to get a FLAC of this song. It will be amazing.
By the way thanks for uploading the PV divine even if I did not exactly love it XD.
Thanks for all your hard work for us.
harry at 4:39 am on December 20th, 2009
Shikao Suga is a genius! Love his music
http://www.japansugoi.com/wordpress/shikao-suga-new-single-hajimari-no-hi-feat-mummy-d/