Mizuki is perhaps most famous for his earlier performances: the opening theme songs of the Go Nagai animated television series Mazinger Z, Leiji Matsumoto's Space Pirate Captain Harlock and Tatsunoko Productions' Tekkaman: The Space Knight — Mazinger Z will later give birth to the Super Robot genre of anime that dominated the Japanese television landscape of the 1970s.
On July 19, 2000, he formed (with fellow anison vocalists Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Eizo Sakamoto, and Rika Matsumoto) the "supergroup" JAM Project. (Effective August 2002, he has since reduced his formal status in this group to "part-time member" and now focuses on producing both the group and up-and-coming talent.)
His most recent performance was STORMBRINGER, the opening of Kotetsushin Jeeg (as part of JAM Project). Fittingly enough, Kotetsushin Jeeg is a sequel to Kotetsu Jeeg, an anime which Mizuki sang the opening theme for.
サバンナを越えて
水木一郎 Lyrics
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地平線は 君を呼んでる
果てしない大地に 生まれた日から
生きることは そうさ 冒険
旅立て レオ サバンナ越えて
戦うたびきっと 強くなれる
さぁ レオ 心を燃やせ 今
探していた自分に
砂けむりが 舞い上がる空
夢はいつも 君を試すよ
苦しみに負けない 力求めて
駆けてゆこう そうさ 明日も
はばたけ レオ サバンナ越えて
少年はいつか 勇者になる
さぁ レオ 命を燃やせ 今
遙か遠くめざして
振り向かずに ゆくんだ
旅立て レオ サバンナ越えて
戦うたびきっと 強くなれる
さぁ レオ 心を燃やせ 今
探していた自分に
出会う日まで ゆくんだ
The lyrics to 水木一郎's song サバンナを越えて ("Beyond the Savannah") encourage a sense of adventure and self-discovery. The singer urges the listener to run even further beyond the wind, as the horizon is calling out to them. It speaks of being born on an endless land and how living is truly an adventure from the day of birth. This adventurous spirit is symbolized by the singer, Leo, who embarks on a journey to cross the Savannah.
The imagery of the lyrics paints a picture of a vast expanse with swirling sandstorms in the sky, representing the obstacles and challenges that one must overcome in pursuit of their dreams. The dreams themselves are depicted as a constant test for the individual, pushing them to seek strength in the face of adversity. It is a call to persist and strive for a better tomorrow, always reaching for new heights and never looking back.
Leo is presented as a young boy who aspires to become a hero, with the belief that each battle he faces will make him stronger. The song emphasizes the idea of not shying away from struggles but rather embracing them in order to grow and evolve. By fueling his soul with passion and determination, Leo is encouraged to keep pushing forward towards his goals, no matter how distant they may seem.
Ultimately, the lyrics convey a message of self-discovery and perseverance. Leo's journey across the Savannah is not just a physical one but also a metaphorical one, representing the internal quest to find oneself. The song encourages listeners to keep moving forward until the day they finally encounter their true selves, embodying the themes of courage, determination, and the relentless pursuit of one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
走れもっと 風の向こうへ
Keep running towards the unknown beyond the wind
地平線は 君を呼んでる
The horizon is calling for you
果てしない大地に 生まれた日から
Since the day you were born on this endless land
生きることは そうさ 冒険
Living is indeed an adventure
旅立て レオ サバンナ越えて
Set out, Leo, crossing the savanna
戦うたびきっと 強くなれる
Each time you fight, you will surely grow stronger
さぁ レオ 心を燃やせ 今
Come on, Leo, burn your heart right now
探していた自分に
Until you meet the self you've been searching for
出会う日まで ゆくんだ
Keep going until the day you meet
砂けむりが 舞い上がる空
The sand fog dances in the sky
夢はいつも 君を試すよ
Dreams always put you to the test
苦しみに負けない 力求めて
Seeking strength that will not be defeated by hardship
駆けてゆこう そうさ 明日も
Let's run, yes, even tomorrow
はばたけ レオ サバンナ越えて
Soar, Leo, across the savanna
少年はいつか 勇者になる
The boy will one day become a hero
さぁ レオ 命を燃やせ 今
Come on, Leo, burn your life right now
遙か遠くめざして
Aim far into the distance
振り向かずに ゆくんだ
Keep going without looking back
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 真知子 竜
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kes
その視点で歌詞の他の部分を読んでいくと、詞に「少年の成長物語」と思えないくらいの「重さ」を感じます。
「果てしない大地に生まれた日」を起点として、「探していた自分に出会う日」が到達点。
「苦しみに負けない力を求めて」
「駆けていこう そうさ明日も」
中途は一時も休まること無く苦難がある前提で、
「さあレオ 命を燃やせ今 遥か遠く目指して 振り向かず行くんだ」
到達点は人生の時間全てを掛けて、尚且つその目標以外、自分の命も含めた全てを喪う可能性すらも念頭に置いた決意表明をしているようにも感じられます。
厳しい大自然の世界だけでなく、「夢の実現」とは、本来そういうものなんだとは思いますが😅
「レオにはそういう覚悟があるが、画面の前の君はどうなんだい？」という、問いかけのようにも思えますね。
analockman
@C. M. "4.there are lion story in africa that nothing like kimba but I still believe lying king have rights to rip off because lion africa is all the same tropes
Again, barely comprehensible as a sentence, so I can't really address that."
here is movies/ cartoon that take place in africa but still no need to rip off kimba
1.Simba: The King of the Beasts is a 1928 American black-and-white silent documentary film, directed by Martin and Osa Johnson, which features the couple's four-year expedition to track the lion across Kenyan veld to his lair. The film, sound like kimba ? No ?
2.Simba: The King of the Beasts 1940 comics. all animals can't talk and the story still huge different from kimba
3.The Ghost and the Darkness 1996 movie - nothing like kimba
4.The Lion Guard TV series made by Disney . still nothing like kimba
now look back to you moron and YMS argument again "Kimba did it all . it's just common tropes" - westerner "wisdom" level nowaday
Laura B
If there is one thing I like about the 1989 series, it is THIS SONG!!!
Starflower
@Laura B yeup true :p
Laura B
@Starflower Different strokes for different folks.
Starflower
Laia92 same
Laia92
I think 1989 series is better than 1965 series.
surprisemirai
最高！！2番も聴けるなんて嬉しい。
TheHero136
Kimba the White Lion as a series may have had its reputation tarnished by being caught up in The Lion King controversy but this theme song is pretty damn cool.
Preston Pham
Doesn’t matter if we’re here from YMS or a Kimba fan, this is dope
abook945
I remember being really obsessed with this show in 5th grade, good times
Hahahe
The instrumental of this song sounds like a Super Mario Galaxy level