A tribute to November 11, aka Remembrance Day
Posted by: Owen S in Anime, Omake, tags: Darker than Black, HumourHappy Remembrance Day to those who even know what this is. To be honest, neither did I until I decided to look up November 11 on Wikipedia, having heard it being mentioned once in the Incubus song “A Kiss To Send Us Off”, and then later in Darker than Black as a character name. Apparently today is the end of what was World War I, and Tensai Okamura, the creator of DtB, decided to name a chain-smoking blonde with freezing powers after it.
So I found the Incubus song to mirror DtB’s story very well. In case you’re one of those humourless science students who have problems with lateral thinking, the lyrics basically parallel DtB through the usage of imagery like kisses (Brita), electricity/clouds (Hei), and mention of November 11.
While I personally have no problems making the connection, I thought screencaps would illustrate this point of mine better, so here it is. YouTube of the Incubus song after the cut. Source of the lyrics is here, track #2, which is Incubus’ official site so they’re guaranteed to be accurate.
It occurred to me while I was taking screenshots that those in DtB who kiss or are kissed eventually kick the bucket in some fashion. See below for more details. It’s a rare coincidence, but that it fits this song is something I appreciate all the more.
Meet me here
On November 11th, come alone.
Bring your mouth and selective irreverence
we’ll both see stars. Just…
one! more! tongue! kiss!
before the sky it falls out from this cloud we’re hovering on!
A kiss to send us off! A kiss to send us off!
A kiss to send us off! A kiss to send us off!
Kill your doubt with the coldest of weapons; confidence.
No more words, just the sound of resplendent tongues colliding.
one! more! tongue! kiss!
before the sky it falls out from this cloud we’re hovering on!
A kiss to send us off! A kiss to send us off!
A kiss to send us off! A kiss to send us off!
Here I am
there you are
on a wire connecting our hearts
there’s a string that is tied to a kite.
There’s a storm in the sky
now the clouds become electric.
Here I am
there you are.
Could I… Have a…
Kiss to send us off? A Kiss to send us off! A kiss to send us off!
A Kiss to send us off! A kiss to send us off! A Kiss to send us off!
R.I.P., November 11. Best anime antagonist ever.
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November 12th, 2007 at 12:22 am
AAHHH My eyes!
Confess , you just wanted to show the last pic, you sick bastard!
November 12th, 2007 at 1:28 am
Extrange: For a self-proclaimed metrosexual, you’re certainly insecure with your sexuality if that’s what it takes to freak you out. ): OH GOD I SAW A PICTURE OF A HALF-NAKED 2D GUY, I MUST HAVE GAY COOTIES NOW. It’s made worse by the fact that you get laid on a regular basis (or do you?!).
November 12th, 2007 at 1:33 am
LOL. I second the above (but with more amusement).
November 12th, 2007 at 1:43 am
Lol, problem isn’t the guy (It’s not my type anyway; besides since when merosexuality is related to sexual preferences?) . THE PROBLEM IS THE CAT! You think the cat is freaked out because he’s having his fur stroked the wrong direction? IT SURE ISN’T!
November 12th, 2007 at 2:50 am
lawl incubus…..nice parallels. ;P
November 12th, 2007 at 3:26 am
lol incubus.
I :wub: 11/11, so props.
November 12th, 2007 at 3:40 am
Extrange:
rofl. Way more than you think, but I digress. I never thought of the cat that way though, you sicko.
November 12th, 2007 at 9:01 am
Omg, I can’t believe I missed 11/11!! Damn it! XD Nice tribute. Best. Antagonist. Ever. Indeed.
November 12th, 2007 at 9:10 am
Yay! Happy November 11! *throws confetti*
November 12th, 2007 at 11:23 am
Make AMV plz? :)