林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara), born March 30, 1967, is a very popular voice ac… Read Full Bio ↴林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara), born March 30, 1967, is a very popular voice actress (seiyū) and singer from Tokyo, Japan. She began her voice acting career while training for her original career option as a registered nurse and since played many of anime's most beloved characters, including Faye Valentine, Lime, Rei Ayanami, Anna Kyōyama, Tira Misu, Musashi/Jessie, Lina Inverse, Ai Amano, Aki Kisaragi and the female form of Ranma Saotome.

According to the Internet Movie Database and as of First Quarter 2006, Hayashibara is the most prolific female seiyū with 190 credits to her name (though only behind Takehito Koyasu and Shinichirou Miki, but closely tied in rank with Kappei Yamaguchi). [1], [2] She is arguably the best known anime seiyū outside Japan, and is considered by some anime fans to be the "queen" of the seiyū, due mostly to the prolific nature of her voice in major roles. In addition to her voice acting career, she occasionally puts out solo musical albums, although she is virtually unknown in the music industry outside of Japan save for the recognition of television theme songs that she has performed.

In Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG in 2004, Hayashibara potrayed one episode before her maternity leave and another episode after her return from her maternity leave. In 2005, while continuing portray her regular roles in "Pokemon" and "Detective Conan" and Playstation games, Hayashibara didn't appear in any new anime shows for 2005 (except for "Law of ueki") for unknown reasons. In 2006, she returned to her state starting her guest role in "Inukami".

She also writes her own Manga. Megumi-Toons is the popular English title for an autobiographical manga series written by voice actress Megumi Hayashibara. The art for the series was done by Asagi Sakura.
You can read some here: http://nnanime.com/megumi-toon/

Official Webpage: http://www.starchild.co.jp/artist/hayashi/index.html

Some stats:
Family name (in kanji): 林原
Given name (in kanji): めぐみ
Date of birth: 1967-03-30
Hometown: Kita, Tokyo, Japan
Chronology:
(1998-03-30) Married
(2004-06-28) Gave birth to first daughter.
Blood type: O
Favorites: Dogs (especially Snoopy),Dolphins ,Sharks
Hobbies: Aromatherapy, Collecting telephone cards
Skills & Abilities: She's a fully qualified and registered nurse

MIDNIGHT BLUE
林原めぐみ Lyrics

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傷つき心が怖さを覚えてく
切なき心が何かにもたれてく
強さは全てを包み込んだ砦
優しさ涙を知らずに語れない
Tonight, tonight
揺れる炎へとかざした
Midnight blue

闇よ雨よ今教えて
月よ風よ今答えて
遠く遠く遙か遠く
旅の果てに何があるの

つらぬく夢が見え隠れしている
それでも夢は決して消えはしない
強さは全てを見つめてきた証
優しさ時には邪魔になる愚かさ
Tonight, tonight
燃える炎へとかざした
Midnight blue

鳥よ雲よ今教えて
波よ影よ今答えて
遠く遠く遙か遠く
旅の果てに何があるの

闇よ雨よ今教えて
月よ風よ今答えて
鳥よ雲よ今教えて
波よ影よ今答えて
遠く遠く遙か遠く
旅の果てに何があるの

遠く遠く遙か遠く
旅の果てに何があるの

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 林原めぐみ's song "MIDNIGHT BLUE" express a sense of vulnerability and longing, as well as a quest for strength and reassurance. The opening lines describe a wounded heart that is afraid and longing for comfort, yet also holds strength and fortitude like a fortress. The singer acknowledges the paradoxical nature of human emotions, explaining how tenderness and kindness cannot be separated from the tears they bring. Through the refrain "Tonight, tonight," the singer seems to express a sense of urgency, seizing the moment and facing the uncertainties of the future.

The chorus employs vivid imagery to express a yearning for guidance and answers. The darkness, rain, moon, wind, and waves are all called upon to reveal their secrets and provide answers to the singer's questions. Despite the distance and obstacles of the journey, there is a sense of determination and hope that something awaits at the end of it.

Overall, the song expresses a sense of emotional complexity and seeking, where strength and vulnerability are intertwined, and the journey towards a resolution is marked by uncertainty, yet also hope.

Line by Line Meaning

傷つき心が怖さを覚えてく
A wounded heart becomes fearful

切なき心が何かにもたれてく
A pained heart leans on something

強さは全てを包み込んだ砦
Strength is a fortress that encompasses everything

優しさ涙を知らずに語れない
Kindness cannot be spoken without tears

Tonight, tonight
Tonight, tonight

揺れる炎へとかざした
Held up to the swaying flames

Midnight blue
Midnight blue

闇よ雨よ今教えて
Darkness and rain, tell me now

月よ風よ今答えて
Moon and wind, answer me now

遠く遠く遙か遠く
Far, far, in the distance

旅の果てに何があるの
What is at the end of the journey?