Okay, let's talk Shield Hero. Specifically, the ending theme. Yes, THAT ending theme.
Hear me out. Is it just me, or is the "ED" (ending theme) actually… kind of awesome?
I know, I know. Unpopular opinion alert! Buckle up.
The ED That Gets Stuck in Your Head
First, let's be real. Most anime EDs are forgettable. They're pretty, maybe a bit sad, but gone five minutes after the episode ends. But Shield Hero's ending? It's different.
It’s like a earworm that's also kind of... chill? Like elevator music designed to subtly pump you up for the next episode.
Don’t deny it, you’ve found yourself humming it while doing the dishes. We all have.
Is It a Bop or a Flop?
Some people call it generic. Say it's just another run-of-the-mill anime song. To them I say: have you listened to the lyrics? I mean, probably not.
But honestly, who cares? The melody is catchy! The beat is there!
It's the kind of song that makes you want to… well, I don't know what it makes you want to do. But something!
Why It Works (For Me)
Maybe it's the contrast. The show can be dark, gritty, and full of betrayal. The ED is... not that.
It's a little slice of sunshine after a long day of monster slaying. A breather before diving back into the world of Naofumi and his crew.
Think of it as the "everything's gonna be okay, probably" theme song.
The Visuals Though...
Okay, I admit, the visuals aren't always the most exciting. Sometimes, it's just Raphtalia being cute. Which, granted, is never a bad thing.
But still, some might expect something more intense. A hint of the battles to come. A glimpse of the conspiracy. Nope!
Instead, we get a peaceful interlude. An audio-visual palate cleanser, before the next wave of hardships crash down on our heroes.
In Conclusion: I Like It!
So, yeah. I'm a fan of the Shield Hero ED. It's not going to win any awards for groundbreaking musical innovation.
But it's catchy. It's relaxing. And it somehow manages to perfectly encapsulate the feeling of "surviving another day in this crazy world."
Am I alone in this? Probably. But I'm okay with that. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go listen to it again on repeat.
Don't judge. You know you want to.
"Maybe I just have bad taste in music. But this bad taste makes me happy!"
And isn't that all that really matters?
