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Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari
Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari (The Story You Don't Know) is a J-pop song by the Japanese band Supercell, written by Ryo. Supercell released it as their debut single in August 2009 by Sony Music. The title track was the ending theme song to the 2009 Bakemonogatari anime series, and the B-side track "Love & Roll" was the theme song for the 2009 Cencoroll anime film. A music video was produced for "Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari", directed by Hirohisa Sasaki. Lyrically, the song deals with an unrequited love.
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Plot Summary
The song's narrative follows a young woman confessing her unrequited love to a boy who doesn't notice her feelings. She reminisces about their shared summer, the fireworks, and the cicadas, all while grappling with the pain of seeing him potentially interested in someone else. It's a poignant tale of unspoken emotions and the bittersweet memories of a past summer romance.
Critical Reception
As a music video accompanying a highly popular J-Pop song, 'Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari' received widespread acclaim for its evocative animation and relatable emotional themes, becoming a staple in anime music video collections.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its melancholic yet beautiful animation style.
The song's narrative resonance struck a chord with listeners, making the video deeply impactful.
Often cited as a prime example of effective storytelling through anime music videos.
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Awards & Accolades
The song itself won numerous awards, including 'Song of the Year' at the 24th Japan Record Awards. The music video is widely recognized as a significant work within the anime music video genre.
Fun Fact
The distinctive anime art style for the music video was created by Yoshino Nanjō, who is also known for her work as a voice actress and idol singer.
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