Released in July 1991, “Aphrodite no Natsu” was used
as the ending theme to a tokusatsu show called “Fushigi Shoujo Nile na
Thutmose” (不思議少女ナイルなトトメス). Well, I might have liked this crazy show about a
Japanese girl who was an Ancient Egyptian pharaoh descendant and had to fight
demons using magical powers, or something like that. Unfortunately, and unlike
predecessor show “Bishoujo Kamen Powatorin” (美少女仮面ポワトリン), it was not
aired in Brazil.
Starring as the heroine Thutmose, and singing both
opening and ending themes, aidoru Sanae Horikawa (堀川早苗) had the right push to begin her career in the show
business. As was the case with many late 80s/early 90s aidoru singers, she was
cute and a somewhat stable singer, but would not be seen winning singing awards
anywhere in the world. Nevertheless, the Middle Eastern arrangement (sometimes
I think it also have a Latin bounce, but maybe it’s just me) and the catchy
chorus are very fun. In fact, I like it so much that I spent days playing this
thing on repeat in January. It was the height of summer here in Brazil, so it’s
fitting.
“Aphrodite no Natsu” reached #28 on the Oricon charts
and was later included on Horikawa’s album “Dear You”. Lyrics were written by
Goro Matsui (松井五郎), while music was composed by Ichiro Hada (羽田一郎).
As for the arrangement, Jun Sato was (佐藤準) the responsible.
Hi again. Horikawa does have a sweet voice and I would agree that there is a Latin beat in the arrangement. Somewhat reminiscent of the aidoru music from the late 1980s.
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