Tsukiuta Greek Mythology Theory: Nenchou-gumi (Part I)
Hi so this is a theory that the origin of Tsukiuta is from Greek mythology.
Tsukiuta, while being light-hearted and fun, has mysterious things that make the setting seem a bit enigmatic.
Such as the goddesses living on the moon and Shun who calls himself the Demon Lord, with the many pets they keep in the dorm, some of them from the Underworld like Diablo and Magellan.
Interestingly, we came across certain themes in the songs that made us think.
There seems to be a constant theme of time, forgetting, moving on, etc.
The next roulette that began to spin can’t return anymore
May it resound far away into the distance
http://tsukiuta.wikia.com/wiki/GRAVITY!_(song)
Even the bright and happy Kakeru and Koi sing about the ‘worthless reality’ and finding everything that is ‘asleep’.
This could be implying their memories could be sealed as ‘time flows, always’ in their duet song, Inocencia.
It would’ve been good if I could remain in a beautiful state
It slowly disappears, always giving and taking with no meaning
Because it is buried in the worthless reality
We will find it within you
Everything that is asleep……
From now on I tear off the pages, along with many thoughts and feelings
Being filled up with memories, is our Inocencia
- Inocencia, Kisaragi Koi & Shiawasu Kakeru
http://tsukiuta.wikia.com/wiki/Inocencia_(song)
Six Gravity also sings about a labyrinth (GRAVITIC-LOVE)
and Procellarum sings about the end of the world (One Chance).
So we thought Tsukiuta could be a story of reincarnation (with the mysterious Tsukino Mikoto knowing everything) due to something they did in the past which is why they have to go through an endless cycle of time.
In Tsuki no Uta especially, they sing about not being alone, that everyone is there with them.
Kai in particular sings about ‘memories sunk deep into the ocean’ (I’ll get to this part later).
While Tsuki no Uta is a song for fans, the lyrics seem a bit too serious at parts.
And could be holding a deeper meaning for Tsukiuta
Even if one day this voice will be reduced to ashes
We won’t let you feel lonely
Putting our thoughts in it, stronger than anyone else; come on
Shall we play it out? The Song of the Moon
- Tsuki no Uta, Procellarum & Six Gravity
http://tsukiuta.wikia.com/wiki/Tsuki_no_Uta.
‘Even if one day this voice will be reduced to ashes’ seems rather ominous sounding.
Also, there are Vocaloid producers who produce some of the songs, in particular Machigerita for Hajime, Kikuo for Shun and Hitoshizuku×Yama△ for Kai.
These producers have produced some dark songs. For example, Blessed Messiah and the Tower of Ai (Hitoshizuku×Yama△), Dark Woods Circus (Machigerita)
Hajime’s Hyourin Shiki talks about the ‘wheel of suffering’ and ‘laughter of fellow demons’. Mutsubi no Tsuki and the Nade Nade song talk about a crying someone and his soul disappearing.
Since the leader of Tsukiuta’s songs are produced by a producer who does dark, creepy horror songs for Vocaloid, there could be a deeper, darker story potentially behind the light-hearted but mysterious setting for Tsukiuta.
I got the idea that Tsukiuta could originate from Greek mythology from Iku’s original song title
Orpheus is the guy from Greek mythology whose music was so beautiful he charmed everyone. Just like Iku’s Flash and manly aura which can affect anyone even the girl-loving You.
The lyrics of Iku’s other song matches as well, since he sings about his head still being attached to his body. Orpheus’s head was detached from his body when he was killed.
Because we’re still not sure what exactly happened in Greek mythology, only that they all screwed up somehow (and maybe all ended up in the Underworld), we decided to focus on what we do know.
It took some time but we managed to figure out everyone’s identities.
However as the title says I will be doing the Senior Group first because they’re the ones we’re most certain of.
And also because they’re the ones I like the most~and it makes quite a few things make sense.
We’ll start with the two leaders of course, because they started everything.
Do note though that the identities of the Tsukiuta guys as Greek Gods and Goddesses and Humans is not determined by gender. As in, they’re not determined by how effeminate a guy is (Yoru, Aoi).
So there will be genderbending because their identities are based on canon characteristics and information about them which correspond to the characters in Greek mythology. For example, Hajime is hailed as a King, and his original form in Greek mythology was a King as well. Similarly, Haru is knowledgeable, so his original form in Greek mythology is someone known for their knowledge.
So for some characters, it just so happens that their canon characteristics coincide with female characters in Greek mythology - whether they’re actually known as the feminine ones or not.
Do note also that there will be mentions of pairings according to the storyline and canon information. The pairings discussed in this analysis (both parts) will be HajiShun, HajiYuki, KaiShun and HaruHaji. They will all be discussed in accordance with the story and canon information, as well as my other analyses.
Ah do be reminded though that this is, as the title says, a theory. It is an attempt to make sense of canon information while thinking about everyone’s characters.
Just like my Butterfly and Camellia Theory in the Durarara fandom which was based on canon information as well.
You do not have to subscribe to it or believe it if you do not wish to, I don’t want to force my opinion on anyone.
You’re free to agree, disagree, ignore, think we’re thinking too much, whatever.
Just please be nice and courteous, alright? This fandom is small enough as it is after all. Arguments don’t go towards creating content.
Thanks of course to @aina-akabane and @kirakirafairyprincess, I enjoyed our discussions together.
Thank you @tsukiuta-obsessed for supporting our theory. @judaiteitoreokou @shiroekoyuki @six-gravity-procellarum if you’re interested since this has HajiShun. No need to feel obliged though! It’s long lol