Uso Janai (Ending 9)
Boku no Hero (My Hero Academia)
The Power of Connection and Hope in 'Uso Janai'
The song 'Uso Janai' by Boku no Hero (My Hero Academia) serves as the ninth ending theme for the popular anime series. The lyrics convey a profound message about the importance of kindness, connection, and hope in overcoming adversity. The opening lines, 'いきをして ふれてきた やさしさが / いつのひか たくわえた やさしさになる' (The kindness that touched me as I breathed / Will one day become the kindness I store), suggest that the small acts of kindness we experience can accumulate and become a source of strength for the future.
The song emphasizes the significance of human connections, as seen in the lines 'ひとりをこえて きみとつながれたなら / まばたきのまに にどとないせんをみるよ' (If I can connect with you beyond being alone / I will see a once-in-a-lifetime line in the blink of an eye). This metaphorical 'line' represents a unique and irreplaceable moment or opportunity that arises from genuine connections with others. The song encourages listeners to look beyond their solitude and find strength in their relationships.
Furthermore, the lyrics address the theme of overcoming despair and finding hope. The lines 'これからのみらいは どこへでも / つながれるきがしてるの あくむのこんげんに / いたきみをいつかかならず / すくいだすから' (From now on, the future can connect anywhere / I feel like I can connect with you / I will definitely save you from the root of your nightmares) highlight the belief that the future holds endless possibilities and that one can find hope even in the darkest times. The repeated assertion 'うそじゃないよ うそじゃない' (It's not a lie, it's not a lie) reinforces the sincerity and truthfulness of these sentiments, urging listeners to believe in the power of hope and connection.