tea -- Snow Globe

Ah...alas, all things must come to an end, and that is indeed the case with "Danberu Nan-Kiro Moteru?"（ダンベル何キロ持てる?...How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?）, one of the more popular anime for Summer 2019.

I caught the Episode 12 finale yesterday during the usual anime-and-food routine with my friend, and fortunately, there was no particular drama. It all ended with the usual exercise-based hijinks, the humongous Machio's fitness tips and a final weigh-in for Hibiki.

However, there was one throw-in from left field. Instead of the usual disco-era ending theme of "Macho A Name?", the saga of Hibiki and the gang finished (for now) with a song that, as a number of YouTubers have commented, sounds a little like Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" from "Titanic". Also from me, there is even some of the singer's vocals that remind me of the late Natalie Cole.

It was remarkably touching for an anime series that had brought a huge dollop of wisecracks with its training gym lessons. Speaking of the singer, I have no idea who this person is but "Snow Globe" is written, composed, arranged and performed by tea and Yukari Hashimoto（橋本由香利）. I couldn't find any information about her so I'm wondering if one of the starring seiyuu has been holding out on us with some heretofore hidden ballad singing talent. Inquiring minds want to know!

Nope, "Snow Globe" isn't included on the CD for the official opening and closing themes.