Anime Opening (Royal Road)
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- Key
- C
- Tempo
- 130
- Feel
- upbeat
- Bars
- 4
Position
Feel
130
About
The iconic 'Royal Road' progression (王道進行) that defines J-Pop and anime openings. First documented in Yumi Arai's 1974 songs, it creates that bright, emotional feeling perfect for 'main character moments'.
Songs that use this chord progression
- Yasashisa ni Tsutsumareta Nara — Yumi Arai (Kiki's Delivery Service)
- Again — YUI (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)
- Ignite — Eir Aoi (Sword Art Online II)