Introduction

This interview is not perfect word-for-word translation, however it does get the general idea of the answers across and is still good as a resource.

Translated from: Mainichi Communications Journal
Photo from: Mainichi Communications Journal

Interview

The generals are all girls!? fripSide makes their major debut with the Love Princess†Musou theme song

When it was decided fripSide would do the opening theme to Koihime†Musou, how did you feel about it by a singing standpoint?

nao: Although it's ordinary [to do theme songs, this time] I was delighted (smile). At first, I was conscious of the importance of the theme song. My image of the "Flower" of "Flower of Bravery" isn't an actual flower, but it compares to the girls who fight in the anime. I sing about those girls. I really wanted to express that even a strong heart is sometimes likely to break.

And how was the planning the arrangement of the song?

sat: After receiving the music fromm Chiyomaru Shikura it was best to arrange it in fripSide's usual taste. I also used the sound of a China flute which I have never used before to express the world view of "The Three Kingdoms."

What do you think about the lyrics and composition of Chiyomaru Shikura?

nao: I am in nothing but love with the lyrics. My imagination grew well as I asked myself "If I sing it like this, will it be good?", so it was very easy to sing.
sat: In Shikura's music, I got the impression of our own taste in the music. He studied our music through our recent theme songs, so I think he made it that way so it was very easy to sing. Although I also do lyrics and composition, these words are not written by me. I think that it's wonderful.

What are your impressions of the anime Koihime†Musou?

nao: Since I like the idea of girls fighting, I definitely like the feeling of the world.
sat: Although I watch Koihime†Musou after working on it, my first impression was "What is this?!" (laughs). I thought that it was a very interesting set-up, an anime where all the heroines are generals.

Although the music is denpa*, the ending music "Yappari Sekai wa Atashi☆Legend!!" is Sat's composition and nao's lyrics

nao: I also like singing denpa songs. The ending is a feeling overcome with rules. The impression of nonsense in the title comes out because words truly match the song's name. I was able to have fun recording this song.
sat: Since I have had orders for denpa music, I think reaching the maximum limit to do denpa music is now possible (smile). But because it's necessary for such music to have higher tension as well as singing, at the time when Nao's engine has started*, I am exhausted (laughs). This time, it took about three hours to record.
*when she finally starts singing
*Denpa describes the genre of music with high-pitched female vocals with happy, cute electronic music. fripSide NAO project! is considered a denpa group.

Please give a message to the fans.

nao: To our older fans who give us your support. We were able to come so far because of your assistance, so I want to say "thank you." Also, I enjoy meeting new fans at lives and such. We appreciate your support in the future.
sat: To our older fans, I think that this is good news. I have more people listening to our music, which I think is good that more people who sympathize with the music that we make is increasing, even if just a little bit. Please support us.