I have a couple of very closely related questions regarding composer Hiroyuki Sawano's choices in naming Aldnoah Zero's OST/opening/ending song titles. I will be referencing the tracklist for Aldnoah Zero's OST (link here), in addition to some opening/closing songs that are co-composed by Hiroyuki Sawano including 'aLIEz', 'A/Z', and '&Z'. Commercial (Blu-spec CD2) published by Aniplex on Sep 10, 2014 containing original soundtrack, vocal from ALDNOAH.ZERO with compositions by Hiroyuki Sawano performed by Hiroyuki Sawano, Aimee Blackschleger, Cyua, mpi, Mika Kobayashi, Yu "Masshoi" Yamauchi, Toshino Tanabe, Hiroshi Iimuro, Harutoshi Ito, Daisensei Muroya Strings, Otohiko Fujita, Takato Saijo, Yasushi Katsumata, Maro. Trikarai Playlist 6 songs 91 likes.
Discuss(2) | Edit | FeedCatalog Number | ANZX-11412 |
Barcode | 4534530081872 |
Release Date | Mar 18, 2015 |
Publish Format | Commercial, Enclosure |
Release Price | 7344 JPY (Package Price) |
Media Format | CD |
Classification | Original Soundtrack, Vocal |
Label | Aniplex |
Manufacturer | Aniplex Inc. |
Distributor | Sony Music Marketing Inc. |
Credits
Music | Hiroyuki Sawano |
Composer | Hiroyuki Sawano |
Lyricist | Hajime |
Vocals | Sora Amamiya |
All Music Produced by | Hiroyuki Sawano |
Music Co-produced by | Yasushi Horiguchi (Legendoor) |
Music Directed by | Yasushi Horiguchi (Legendoor) |
Recording Engineer | Mitsunori Aizawa (SIGN SOUND) |
Mixing Engineer | Mitsunori Aizawa (SIGN SOUND) |
ProTools Operator | Mitsunori Aizawa (SIGN SOUND) |
Mastering Engineer | Yuji Chinone |
Recorded at | Studio Sound Valley, Sound City Studio |
Mixed at | Studio Sound Valley |
Mastered at | Sony Music Studios Tokyo |
Guitars | Hiroshi Iimuro, Tetsuro Toyama, Harutoshi Ito |
Strings | Koichiro Muroya Strings |
Horn | Otohiko Fujita, Tsutomu Isohata, Mitsuo Matsuura, Hirofumi Mori, Shu Ohigashi, Kenji Yamauchi |
Piano | Hiroyuki Sawano |
Keyboard | Hiroyuki Sawano |
All Other Instruments | Hiroyuki Sawano |
Drums | Yu 'masshoi' Yamauchi |
Bass | Toshino Tanabe |
Vocal Arrangement | Yuko Kawai |
Chorus | Yuko Kawai |
Special Thanks | Tomonori Miyamoto (Music Ray'n), Kazutaka Sato (Music Ray'n), Keiichi Tonomura (Sony Music Entertainment), Toru Takeuchi (Defstar Records) |
Disc 1
01 | aldnoah0rch-&z | 4:17 | |
02 | aldnoah0rch-aCY0rt | 4:56 | |
03 | aldnoah0rch-4rain | 4:25 | |
04 | aldnoah0rch-@0p | 2:04 | |
05 | aldnoah0rch-adlib | 2:31 | |
06 | birth・gt・music | 4:47 | |
07 | battle・game・music | 4:40 | |
08 | bpm・gain・mute | 2:11 | |
09 | haondla-orez1 | 5:30 | |
10 | haondla-orez2 | 5:37 | |
11 | haondla-orez3 | 1:41 | |
12 | haondla-orez4 | 2:28 | |
13 | a/z-p1@n0:5tsumi vers | 2:31 | |
14 | a/z-p1@n0:adlib1 | 4:30 | |
15 | a/z-p1@n0:adlib2 | 2:45 | |
16 | a/z-p1@n0:adlib3 | 3:14 | |
17 | Harmonious | 5:03 | |
18 | Harmonious -Instrumental- | 5:03 | |
19 | Harmonious -Short Ver.- | 1:31 |
Disc 1
01 | aldnoah0rch-&z | 4:17 | |
02 | aldnoah0rch-aCY0rt | 4:56 | |
03 | aldnoah0rch-4rain | 4:25 | |
04 | aldnoah0rch-@0p | 2:04 | |
05 | aldnoah0rch-adlib | 2:31 | |
06 | birth・gt・music | 4:47 | |
07 | battle・game・music | 4:40 | |
08 | bpm・gain・mute | 2:11 | |
09 | haondla-orez1 | 5:30 | |
10 | haondla-orez2 | 5:37 | |
11 | haondla-orez3 | 1:41 | |
12 | haondla-orez4 | 2:28 | |
13 | a/z-p1@n0:5罪vers | 2:31 | |
14 | a/z-p1@n0:adlib1 | 4:30 | |
15 | a/z-p1@n0:adlib2 | 2:45 | |
16 | a/z-p1@n0:adlib3 | 3:14 | |
17 | Harmonious | 5:03 | |
18 | Harmonious -Instrumental- | 5:03 | |
19 | Harmonious -Short Ver.- | 1:31 |
Notes
LYRICS = HAJIME
MUSIC = HIROYUKI SAWANO
VOCAL = ASSEYLUM VERS ALLUSIA starring SORA AMAMIYA
STAFF
ALL MUSIC PRODUCED: HIROYUKI SAWANO
CO-PRODUCED & DIRECTED: YASUSHI HORIGUCHI (Legendoor)
RECORDING, MIXING ENGINEER & PROTOOLS OPERATOR: MITSUNORI AIZAWA (SIGN SOUND)
MASTERING ENGINEER: YUJI CHINONE
RECORDED: Studio Sound Valley, Sound City Studio
MIXED: Studio Sound Valley
MASTERED: Sony Music Studios Tokyo
MUSICIANS
GUITARS: HIROSHI IIMURO, TETSURO TOYAMA, HARUTOSHI ITO
STRINGS: KOICHIRO MUROYA Strings
HORN: OTOHIKO FUJITA, TSUTOMU ISOHATA, MITSUO MATSUURA, HIROFUMI MORI, SHU OHIGASHI, KENJI YAMAUCHI
PIANO, KEYBOARD & ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS: HIROYUKI SAWANO
Harmonious MUSICIANS
DRUMS: YU 'masshoi' YAMAUCHI
BASS: TOSHINO TANABE
GUITARS: HIROSHI IIMURO
VOCAL ARRANGEMENT, CHORUS: YUKO KAWAI
PIANO, ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS: HIROYUKI SAWANO
VOCAL: SORA AMAMIYA
SPECIAL THANKS: TOMONORI MIYAMOTO (Music Ray'n), KAZUTAKA SATO (Music Ray'n), KEIICHI TONOMURA (Sony Music Entertainment), TORU TAKEUCHI (DefSTAR Records)
Enclosed with ALDNOAH.ZERO Vol.6 Limited Editon BD/DVD (ANZX-11411/ANZB-11411).
This article was recently reviewed and is up to date as of June 17, 2021.
One of the best things about anime television series is that we get to see extreme scenarios with full intensity that is rare, especially when we get to see the effects of disastrous wars where heavy use of futuristic technology along with some badass CGI gets portrayed. One such anime that contains all these elements is 'Aldnoah. Zero'. However, the anime series shows some cliches, including the most typical characters that anime lovers find in such a mecha genre. Such anime also has its own charm.
The anime series is produced by A-1 Pictures, and the animation of 'Aldnoah.Zero' is also quite impressive. The action scenes in the anime are very well-coordinated, and the battle scenes are perfectly shown, which makes it even more interesting to watch. The music in the anime is given by Hiroyuki Sawano, who brings some amazing techno beats in the anime that makes its OST different from others. 'Aldnoah.Zero' eventually became a controversial anime because of the endless debates on the subject of its future on MAL and Reddit. However, fans who have been loyal to this show are desperately waiting for the next season of the series. It has been three years since fans saw the conclusion of the last season. They want to know whether there will be another season or not, and even though chances are really thin, let's try to find out the possibilities that will give an idea about what to expect next.
Are There Any Possibilities For 'Aldnoah.Zero' Season 3?
Frankly, not really, as the anime series is not based on any light novel or manga that could help in serving as a source for the next television adaptation. In short, if there has to be any renewal, it will all depend on the creator in general and on Katsuhiko Takayama, in particular. Another factor we cannot miss to analyze is the ratings and response both the seasons got from the targeted audience. Looking at the date and figures, it does seem that the show performed well by scoring 7.42/10 from 247,488 votes, while the second one has a rating of 6.96/10 from 167,154 votes, according to MyAnimeList.
However, fans were not really impressed with the second season as they were with the first season, which makes the entire renewing situation dicey. No matter how unsure everything looks, we really cannot come to any concrete conclusion as it's been only six years before fans heard anything related to the anime series. Six years is not long enough when we are talking about animes as there is plenty of series for which fans have waited for decades and got surprised by the renewal.
When Will' Aldnoah.Zero' Season 3 Come?
Even though the chances are very less for the renewal to happen for the third time if we look at the points mentioned above, however, if at all the third installment takes place, then we might see it happening sometime in 2021 or 2022. Season 1 released on July 6, 2014, and ended on September 21, 2014, with a total of 12 episodes. The second season was soon released on January 11, 2015, and continued till March 29, 2015.
How Do Fans Feel About The Renewal Of 'Aldnoah.Zero' Season 3?
Some want it, and some continue to stay disappointed.
ALDNOAH ZERO WAS MY GAME OF THRONES (I WAS THAT DISAPPOINTED AT THE ENDING)
— Mayumi 🌻 Yakuza 0 + Fatamoru (@mirayumiii) July 8, 2019If it’s any consolation, the anime of that gif, Aldnoah Zero, is amazing. And so are you!
— hitomisuzuya (@hitomisuzuya) July 16, 2019Aldnoah zero kinda sucked huh
— Tomotomi (@tomolikestoeat) July 14, 2019*crosses fingers for aldnoah.zero season 3 where slaine is happy , no tears, just slaine and harklight having fun on the beach, *
Aldnoah Zero Ost Spotify
— Dani [REMADE] (@beteloga) March 28, 2015I am obsessed with Aldnoah.Zero ending 'aLIEz' right now. Really need a Season 3 to justify that Season 2 ending; would recommend though.
— Mark (@MarkLeftBehind) July 15, 2016aldnoah.zero finale. 2 more hours. hq quality. i can feel it. it not gonna be a good ending. craving for season 3