六幻 (mugen)

The song '六幻 (mugen)' by Manjiro Sano, voiced by Yu Hayashi, delves deep into themes of nostalgia, loss, and the relentless passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of reminiscing about the 'blue days' of youth, where memories seem almost like illusions. The repetition of daily life contrasts sharply with the fleeting, almost dreamlike quality of these recollections, suggesting a longing for a simpler, more innocent time.

The song's imagery of a comforting breeze and the sound of bubbles evokes a sense of peace and tranquility that has since been lost. The protagonist is haunted by the shadows of the past, chasing after memories that can no longer be reclaimed. This sense of loss is further emphasized by the lines about running tirelessly on a path of belief, only to find that there's no way back. The protagonist grapples with the feeling of constantly losing, unable to hold onto anything meaningful.

The lyrics also touch on the fragility of life and the weight of history, with the protagonist vowing to end the cycle of tears. Despite the smiles of friends that still resonate in his heart, he feels incapable of creating the future he once envisioned. The song speaks to the pain of losing one's way, with no clear guideposts left to follow. The protagonist wonders what else he must lose or forgive to move forward. The song concludes with a poignant promise to reunite with a cherished person, acknowledging his own imperfections and the smallness of his existence. The final lines reflect a determination to keep going, even as the era they once knew seems to be fading away.