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For years, ZAQ has been one of the most distinctive voices in anime music, known for bringing emotional intensity and sharp storytelling to every song she creates. From explosive anthems to more layered and introspective tracks like \u201cLiar Veil,\u201d her music always reflects a deep understanding of the stories behind the anime she works on.<\/p>\n

In our first interview with ZAQ, we spoke with her about her creative process, the emotions behind her latest single, and her thoughts on connecting with fans around the world. Read on to learn more about the ideas and passion that shape her music!<\/p>\n

Interview with ZAQ<\/p>\n

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Helo ZAQ, and thank you very much for the opportunity to talk about your powerful theme songs to numerous popular anime. When composing a song for an anime series, what are the most crucial elements you focus on to ensure your music perfectly captures the spirit and narrative of the show?
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When I start a project, I first read the original manga or script very carefully. I don\u2019t just look at the story, but also explore the emotions the characters are hiding, the sense of ethics running through the work, the rhythm of the dialogue, and even the meaning behind the moments of silence. I want to understand what it is trying to tell the audience.<\/p>\n

In anime songs, respect for the work comes through in the music. Viewers are very sensitive and can really pick up on that. That\u2019s why I don\u2019t let it end with my own desire for expression. I keep thinking about how it will reach the people who love the work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Your latest single, “Liar Veil,” delves into duality and self-deception. Could you share the central inspiration for the track, and explain how you merged these lyrical concepts with the musical arrangement?
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In my previous ZAQ tracks, I often brought explosive impulses to the forefront, but \u201cLiar Veil\u201d is the opposite, expressing the conflicted emotions of the anime\u2019s heroines. On the sound side, I put a lot of thought into how to translate those inner, tangled emotions into music. I aimed for a texture that feels cool and refined on the surface, yet with a constant sense of dissonance underneath. It\u2019s a moody sound that blends lo-fi hip-hop with jazz, and I think it captures the atmosphere of emotionally unstable, alluring women.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n