He is most known for the roles of Softon in Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, Tamahome in Fushigi Yugi, Seiran Shi in Saiunkoku Monogatari, Heero Yuy in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Kaede Rukawa in Slam Dunk, Zelgadis Greywords in Slayers and Ryuho in s-CRY-ed, and now in Fate/Unlimited Codes as Zero Lancer.
Apart from having an unusual voice, he plays saxophone, and loves drawing, games and computers. He has been a voice actor since 1988, when he began his career as Murai from Be-Bop High School.
Aside from his seiyū activities, he is also a J-Pop artist and has been a part of seiyū-formed bands such as Entertainment Music Unit (E.M.U) and Zero Phoenix. E.M.U was formed by five seiyū from the radio drama Sotsugyou M (Male Graduation). Aside from him, the other members are Nobutoshi Canna (previously Hayashi), Ryōtarō Okiayu, Hideo Ishikawa, and Daisuke Sakaguchi. During their run from 1995 to 2000, the group released 8 CDs, 4 singles and countless performances and appearances. Shortly before E.M.U disbanded, he joined with his fellow seiyū and friend, Nobutoshi Canna, to create a new group, Zero Phoenix. The duo only released one CD so far titled "Kirameki". It's unknown whether or not the group is still together or when they will release another CD.[1]
He manages his own website called Hikaru's Bar. Additionally, he is one of a handful of people to have a blog on Banpresto's "Supalog" website.
(From Wikipedia)
We Are
Hikaru Midorikawa Lyrics
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Sakiwo isogu Faita-
Sonna oreni Sotto tewo nobashita
Onaji hitomi Shiteru yatsura
Yowai jibunwo Ima, sarake dasite
Yumewo katatte Saa,aruite yukou
Dokomademo Dokomademo Tsuduku jinsei wo
Tadano ranna- ja Hitori kiri janai
Ashitahe Idonde yukuyo
Nemurenu yoru Sorani chitta hoshiwo
Kazoe nagara Nageita
Toomawarino Michino sono mukouni
Nanimo nakerya Tadano makeinu?
Yumega mietara "Kyou"toiu imiga
Wakaru hazudato Mata, hagemasare tayo
Dokomademo Dokomademo Tsuduku jinseiga
Tada sutore-to ja Omoshiroku nai
Yogoretemo Yogoretemo Kizande yukunosa
Omoi deno nakani... Kizuwo tsuyosani kaete
Ashitahe Idonde yukuyo
Dokomademo Dokomademo Tsuduku jinseiwo
Tadano ranna- ja Ikitaku wanai
Yogoretemo Yogoretemo Hitori kiri janai
Koewo kakeatte Kizuwo tsuyosani kaete
Ashitahe Idonde yukuyo
The song "We Are" by Hikaru Midorikawa is a motivational song that encourages listeners to never give up and to keep going forward in life. The lyrics describe a person who is struggling, feeling weak and insecure, but decides to take a step forward towards their dreams. They ignore the negative opinions of others and keep moving forward, changing their wounds into strengths. The song emphasizes the importance of persevering through difficult times, even when everything seems impossible.
The opening line "Kakkotsukete Itsumo iki gatteta" translates to "I always used to hold my breath". The following line, "Sakiwo isogu Faita-" means "The fighter running ahead at full speed". The lines "Sonna oreni Sotto tewo nobashita, Onaji hitomi Shiteru yatsura" are about the singer reaching out their hand quietly to others who share the same dreams and aspirations. The chorus line "Dokomademo Dokomademo Tsuduku jinsei wo" means "Wherever, wherever, keep on living". This line is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the message of persevering through life's challenges.
Overall, "We Are" is a song that promotes positivity, determination, and inner strength. It encourages listeners to keep moving forward towards their goals, no matter how difficult the path may seem.
Line by Line Meaning
Kakkotsukete Itsumo iki gatteta
I was always holding my breath, trying to keep it together.
Sakiwo isogu Faita-
The fighter who rushes towards the future.
Sonna oreni Sotto tewo nobashita
I extended my hand gently to people like that.
Onaji hitomi Shiteru yatsura
They have the same eyes as me.
Yowai jibunwo Ima, sarake dasite
I'm exposing my weak self right now.
Yumewo katatte Saa,aruite yukou
Let's walk while talking about our dreams.
Dokomademo Dokomademo Tsuduku jinsei wo
Life continues, no matter where we go.
Tadano ranna- ja Hitori kiri janai
I'm not alone in this ordinary run.
Koewo kake atte Kizuwo tsuyosani kaete
Let's raise our voices together and turn our scars into strength.
Ashitahe Idonde yukuyo
I will keep flying towards tomorrow.
Nemurenu yoru Sorani chitta hoshiwo
On sleepless nights, I gaze at the scattered stars in the sky.
Kazoe nagara Nageita
Counting them while I sigh.
Toomawarino Michino sono mukouni
On the other side of the winding road.
Nanimo nakerya Tadano makeinu?
If I don't have anything, am I just a loser?
Yumega mietara "Kyou"toiu imiga
If I can dream, I have the image of "today".
Wakaru hazudato Mata, hagemasare tayo
I'll be encouraged again when I realize that I should understand it.
Tada sutore-to ja Omoshiroku nai
It won't be interesting if it's just a story.
Yogoretemo Yogoretemo Kizande yukunosa
Even if we get dirty, we'll keep etching our memories.
Omoi deno nakani... Kizuwo tsuyosani kaete
Turn our scars into strength, even in the midst of heavy thoughts.
Ashitahe Idonde yukuyo
I will keep flying towards tomorrow.
Dokomademo Dokomademo Tsuduku jinseiwo
Life continues, no matter where we go.
Tadano ranna- ja Ikitaku wanai
I don't want to run aimlessly anymore.
Yogoretemo Yogoretemo Hitori kiri janai
Even if we get dirty, we are not alone.
Koewo kakeatte Kizuwo tsuyosani kaete
Let's raise our voices together and turn our scars into strength.
Ashitahe Idonde yukuyo
I will keep flying towards tomorrow.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-mp1ys7oq7i
ゼルガディスのキャラソンはこの動画で初めて聞きましたけどとてもクールなキャラソンですね。
ゼルガディスにぴったりな とても格好良いキャラソンです。
@luckyman899
クールな高音......///
@DuoAnicrisis
Está es una de mis canciones favoritas de Slayers, gracias por subirla Saludos
@dalilaspinelli8303
eh? O.o all japanese seiyuu are really good singers.
@Groovy26407
aah glad u asked,Toshihiko ofc;)
@Rebecca095
i think Midorikawa san is a singer
@longlehoang9589
Sakamaki Ayato singing
@kalacs32
Wow, didn't know it's sang by Zelgadis' seiyuu.
@Groovy26407
oh my,MIdorikawa will become one of my fave seiyuus :D(Seki,Yusa,Hayami,Hirata n prob Midorikawa will be the top 5)
@shintsukimi8
Y'all know who's danganronpa va is? It's Rantaro Amami