Benzene Series

==Background==
The Benzene series is a group of abstract songs named after aromatic compounds derived from benzene. The most popular songs from the series are "Paradichlorobenzene" (over 3 million views) and "Antichlorobenzene" (over 1 million views).
Interpretations are clearly open for this series, for it could be interpreted in many different ways. Not until "Toluene" is it stated that there is actually a "meaning" ("Paradichlorobenzene" and "Antichlorobenzene" claim that there is no meaning).
However, Owata-P posted some comments on his blog that the lyrics carry hidden messages and meanings, and announced that there are many clues in the video. He has not elaborated what they are, but has said that interpretations can differ in individuals.Paradichlorobenzene - Nico Nico Pedia The same applies to this page, which is only an analysis. It does not hold a fixed correct interpretation.
Starting from "Paradichlorobenzene", the songs in the series were always uploaded at the exact same time and date for each year, September 19 at 03:55 AM. It was consistent for four years straight (2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). There are also several other patterns to it.
==Songs==
==Additional information==
==="-ene" information===
*All the songs have questioned "is there a meaning to this song" and stated "the meaning of this verse is—" at least once. "Benzene" and "Nitrobenzene" said there is no meaning to the verse, "Paradichlorobenzene" said the meaning to this verse is 'benzene', "Antichlorobenzene" said nothing, and "Toluene" said that there is a meaning to the verse: no song has yet to claim a meaning to the song
*The songs were uploaded yearly until 2012; as of "Paradichlorobenzene", they were uploaded at the same month, day, hour, and second.
*All the songs (aside from the non-existent 'antichlorobenzene') are named after chemical compounds derived from benzene. In other words, none of the compounds can be made without Benzene.
**Another name for toluene is methylbenzene.@tomatowt: ちなみに「トルエン」てのは別名「メチルベンゼン」とも言います。主にシンナーだったり、爆薬にもなったり、中毒性があり劇薬に指定されているちょっと恐ろしい芳香族なのです。
*All the songs except for "Toluene" have a reference or similar melody to previous songs. For example, in the beginning of "Antichlorobenzene", the melody of "Paradichlorobenzene" can be heard.
*There are many references to chemistry in the videos by Mieno-hito and Agatha. For example, the flying words in the videos for "Paradichlorobenzene", "Antichlorobenzene", and "Toluene" represent molecules.
*In organic chemistry, "R" denotes an Alkyl side chain, and "X" indicates a Halide functional group (any compound with a halogen in it, such as Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, or Iodine, chlorine apparently being an element in paradichlorobenzene.)
===Interpretations===
====Moth balls====
A popular interpretation to "Paradichlorobenzene" within the fandom is the fact that one of the uses of paradichlorobenzene is to kill or ward off moths. Many have interpreted that moth balls may have a connection the composer mothy.
With this interpretation, it could even be said that Owata-P's role in the song is "Len's" role: the "people who laugh" are the fans who compare the two producers.
==Gallery==
Len Paradichlorobenze PDE.png|Len's module by Agatha from the song Paradichlorobenzene for the videogame Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Extend
Len_Benzene_Arcade.jpg|Len's module from PD Extend, in PD Arcade version B
Strange_Dark_concept_thing.png|Agatha's concept art for the module "Strange Dark"
==References==
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Category:Japanese series
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