Mind Conductor

"**Mind Conductor**" is the opening theme for the second cour of the *Little Witch Academia* anime, replacing Shiny Ray as the opening theme. It is performed by YURiKA.

Along with the second ending theme Toumei na Tsubasa, it was released in CD format as a maxi-single in Japan on May 24, 2017, in two versions: artist edition (¥1,700) and anime edition (¥1,200). Both editions contain six tracks: "Mind Conductor", "Fairy Way", "Beautiful Future", and instrumental versions of the aforementioned three. The artist edition additionally contains a music video featuring YURiKA for "Mind Conductor", as well as a clean version of the second cour's opening sequence.

Being the opening for the second cour, the song was heard from "New Age Magic" to "The Road to Arcturus", stopping before the series finale "Tree of Leaves", which did not feature an opening sequence.

## Lyrics

Take action! Raise your hands!
One scene, captured with the fire of a shutter—
A moment is inscribed there,
Producing a single, nameless story.
Each and every one of us has the potential to become a hero
Hidden deep within, don't you think?

Even if the first step we take is small,
It can surely pave the way to a new future!

I'll never stop believing
In this world, or my dreams!
This uncontrollable feeling is the signal of a new beginning!
Our feelings are still in a deep sleep, so let's wake them up!

One cut, beautiful, but lacking in every other way—
That can no longer satisfy me.
Such a tiny bit of stubbornness
Has begun to sprout within me.
I start to miss music that's drowned in noise effects,
The kinds of sounds attained by releasing all the limiters!

There's no reason to hold back.
Let's do as much as we possibly can!
Each mistake we build upon will let us echo even more beautifully!

If we can remain ever fearless
As we progress through our time in this world...
If we can grasp every chance that comes our way
Without hesitation...
Then let's keep a tight grip—don't let a single one escape!

One way or another, we'll have to overcome our past selves.
Deep down, we've already realized the path we must follow
...so let's get started!

See? It will be alright! When we gently close our eyes,
We hear a voice saying, "C'mon over!"

I'll never stop believing In this world, or my dreams!
This uncontrollable feeling
Is the signal of a new beginning!
I've decided to seek out
A new me I've never known before!
It's Showtime! Never fear, just try again!
Fly away, again and again!
(Oh) I don't want to miss a thing
That I can see from this place.

駈け出した日々に行(ゆ)き着いたこの場所
Take Action!　Raise your hands!

\"One Scene\"シャッター切るように
刹那を映して創りあげる
名も無き一つのStory
私たちは誰だってヒーローになれる
可能\性を秘めた存在、そうでしょう?

踏み出した一歩が初めは小さくたって
きっと新しい未来を描き出せるんだ

どんなときも　信じているよ
この世界を、自分の夢を
抑えきれない衝動は
始まりの合図だってさ
まだ眠ったままでいる　想いを起こそう

One Cut　キレイなだけじゃ
満たされないんだって　いつの間にか
芽生えた少しのワガママ
ノイズだらけの音楽も愛おしくなる
リミッターを外して触れたサウンド

遠慮なんか必要ない　やれるだけやってみよう
失敗を重ねた分だけ　美しく響く

どんなときも　恐れずにいて
この世界を　進む時間を
チャンスに出会えたのなら
迷わず手を伸ばしてさ
一つも逃がさないように　掴みとってゆこう

超えてかなきゃいけないんだ　過去の自分
心の奥ではもう気付いてる　進むべき道筋に
…始めよう!

ほらね大丈夫　そっと目を開いたら
おいでって　声がしたの

どんなときも　信じているよ
この世界を、自分の夢を
抑えきれない衝動は
始まりの合図だってさ
まだ私が知らない　私に出会うため
決めたよ　It\'s Showtime!

恐れないで try again
何度だって fly away
(Oh)　I don\'t want to miss a thing
この場所から

Take action! Raise your hands!

"One Scene" SHATTAA kiru youni
setsuna o utsushite tsukuri ageru
na mo naki hitotsu no Story
watashitachi wa dare datte HIIROO ni nareru
kanousei o himeta sonzai, sou deshou?

fumidashita ippo ga hajime wa chiisaku tatte
kitto atarashii mirai o egakidaserunda

donna toki mo shinjite iru yo
kono sekai o, jibun no yume o
osaekirenai shoudou wa
hajimari no aizu datte sa
mada nemutta mama de iru omoi o okosou

One Cut kirei na dake ja
mitasarenain datte itsunomanika
mebaeta sukoshi no wagamama
NOIZU darake no ongaku mo itooshiku naru
RIMITTAA o hazushite fureta SAUNDO

enryo nanka hitsuyou nai yareru dake yatte miyou
shippai o kasaneta bun dake utsukushiku hibiku

donna toki mo osorezu ni ite
kono sekai o susumu jikan o
CHANSU ni deaeta no nara
mayowazu te o nobashite sa
hitotsu mo nogasanai youni tsukami totte yukou

koete kanakya ikenainda kako no jibun
kokoro no oku de wa mou kizuiteru susumu beki michisuji ni
...hajimeyou!

hora ne daijoubu sotto me o hiraitara
oide tte koe ga shita no

donna toki mo shinjite iru yo
kono sekai o, jibun no yume o
osaekirenai shoudou wa
hajimari no aizu datte sa
mada watashi ga shiranai watashi ni deau tame
kimeta yo It's Showtime!

osorenaide try again
nando datte fly away
(Oh) I don't want to miss a thing
kono basho kara

## Trivia

* The idea about this song, which used for opening sequence of the TV Series's second cour, was inspired by "Girls' Anthem" as proposed by Naoko Tsutsumi. Being the cheering song for every girl and even featuring most, if not all of the series' cast, further highlight the significance of Seven Words of Arcturus.

## References

1. ↑ "Little Witch Academia (Anime)" Intro Theme: Mind Conductor [Artist Edition]
2. ↑  Little Witch Academia (Anime)" Intro Theme: Mind Conductor [Anime Edition]
3. ↑ Little Witch Academia Chronicles, Chapter 2, page 74