Anime Epic (Cruel Angel's Thesis)

i → VII → iv → III

Position
Cm chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Cm: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 3, string 4: fret 5, string 3: fret 5, string 2: fret 4, string 1: fret 33×Cm
Bb chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Bb: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 1, string 4: fret 3, string 3: fret 3, string 2: fret 3, string 1: fret 1×Bb
Fm chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Fm: string 6: fret 1, string 5: fret 3, string 4: fret 3, string 3: fret 1, string 2: fret 1, string 1: fret 1Fm
Eb chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Eb: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 6, string 4: fret 8, string 3: fret 8, string 2: fret 8, string 1: fret 66×Eb
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About

The driving minor progression from one of the most iconic anime openings ever. Cm-Bb-Fm-Eb creates that sense of epic momentum and emotional intensity that defined Evangelion's legendary theme.

Songs using this progression

  • A Cruel Angel's Thesis — Yoko Takahashi (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
  • Komm, süsser Tod — Arianne (End of Evangelion)
  • Fly Me to the Moon — Claire (Evangelion ending)
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Related progressions

Anime Opening (Royal Road)
IV → V → iii → vi
J-PopAnime OST
Dark Grunge
i → VI → III → VII
GrungeAlternative Rock
Baroque Classical (Andalusian)
i → VII → VI → V
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