When the first episode of the new Hayate no Gotoku!! season started, the very first thing I heard was a song that was a far cry from the fast paced, high energy KOTOKO songs that I had come to associate with HnG, the eponymous “Hayate no Gotoku!” and “Shichitenhakki Shijou Shugi”. Along with the new art style switch from SynergySP to J.C. Staff, Elisa’s “Wonder Wind” felt very alien at first. Nothing against Elisa, but the new song just didn’t seem right.
The feeling was like when you’re a kid and a good buddy went away for the summer, and when they came back they seemed totally different. Eventually you realize that they’re still the same person (unless they became a total douchebag), and you adjust to the small changes, as is the case with the new HnG. With seven episodes under its belt, I actually adjusted to the new art style faster than expected. Even more surprisingly, I’ve actually started to like “Wonder Wind” too. Below is a journal of my adjustment to the new OP song.
Episode 1: What the hell is this crap? It sucks!
Episode 2: At least the OP animation is nice.
Episode 3: You know, this song isn’t so bad after all…
Episode 4: It’s actually kinda catchy.
Episode 5: ???
Episode 6: PROFIT!
Episode 7: I now like the song.
So yeah. I guess I was tsundere for “Wonder Wind”. I even find myself humming it while doing housework. Now that damn Hinagiku song on the other hand… I like Hina but really dislike the ED. Where’s my Isumi ED, eh? I’m going to rage if Isumi doesn’t get her own ED soon.
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I felt the same way about the song at first, took me a while to get used to it but now it’s pretty good. I do hope they switch up ending songs and give other characters a chance too.
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