This is a review of the documentary film LiSA Another Great Day that was released on Netflix on October 18, 2022. The film features the life of the Japanese singer and songwriter, LiSA, who is famous for singing several anime soundtracks. The film was directed by Taketoshi Sado.
The film begins with Oribe Risa, who is professionally known as LiSA, playing a piano. She shares how she lost many things since childhood, and music is the only thing that she possesses which makes her happy. She also recalls how difficult life has been and how she has always tried to hold on to music as the one constant in her life.
Despite facing many challenges, LiSA is a prolific songwriter and a successful musician who has sung several popular anime soundtracks. She has also collaborated with various producers, composers, and other professionals in the music industry.
The film depicts the struggles and achievements of LiSA, who becomes a symbol of hope and perseverance for her fans. It shows how she overcomes personal struggles and continues to work hard to pursue her dreams.
The documentary also provides a glimpse into LiSA’s early career, starting with her teenage rock band to joining the Girls Dead Monster band, which led her to sing in the anime series Angel Beat!. Later she went solo and became the first singer to sign with Aniplex.
Throughout this 1 hour 30 minutes documentary, we get to know not only LiSA, the professional singer and songwriter but also Oribe Risa, the person. The film shows her as an ordinary human being with feelings, emotions, and personal struggles. LiSA’s relationship with her family is also highlighted in the documentary.
One of the most interesting aspects of the film is how LiSA finds inspiration for her music through her personal struggles. Her songs, including “Gurenge” (the title track of Demon Slayer) and other hits, are a reflection of her experiences and the challenges she faced. Each of her songs has a deep meaning that connects with her fans.
LiSA Another Great Day is an inspiring documentary that showcases the struggles and achievements of a singer and songwriter who has become a role model for many young people. The film gives us an insight into the life of LiSA and Oribe Risa, who together create the persona of LiSA, the “Rock Heroine”.
Conclusion
LiSA Another Great Day is a heartwarming documentary film that will appeal to not only anime fans but also people who are interested in the life and struggles of a famous musician. The film provides a glimpse into the personal and professional life of LiSA and how she overcame adversity to become a successful singer and songwriter. The documentary highlights the importance of music in LiSA’s life and how it becomes the foundation of her hope and happiness. The film is an inspiring story of a person who overcomes personal struggles and goes on to achieve great things.
