Yandere Simulator Anime Opening Storyboard

This song was created for Yandere Simulator on October 8th, 2015. I decided not to reveal it to the public until I had visuals to accompany it.

However, when deciding what visuals would be the most fitting for an "Anime Opening" for Yandere Simulator, I had ideas that were incompatible with the lyrics - for example, I wanted the animation to start by showing how "empty" Ayano felt before meeting Taro, so I wanted the song to begin with sad lyrics instead of happy ones. In the end, I decided to just not use this song and design one myself that would suit my vision of the ideal Yandere Simulator opening.

Over the years, I commissioned various composers, lyricists, and artists in an attempt to create the "perfect" Yandere Simulator opening theme and animation. However, I was never satisfied; I always wanted further tweaks to the music, the lyrics, the art...I could never get it the way I wanted it to be. In the end, it became such a frustrating project to work on that I just stopped working on it.

Last night, while I was looking through some old folders for something completely unrelated, I stumbled across this ancient song from 2015, and all of the artwork that had been created for it. I thought to myself, "What a shame that I never used this amazing song that someone generously created for me, and wasted a bunch of time completely failing to make a superior one." I decided that it would simply be too much of a waste to never release this song, or reveal the visuals that were created for a potential Yandere Sim anime-style opening animation.

It feels wrong to release a half-finished, partially-animated storyboard; game developers typically don't reveal cinematics until they are 100% finished and ready to be seen by the public. But, at this point in time, I just don't know if this opening animation will ever get finished. So, I feel that it's time to just share it, and let people see how far along it was before production stopped.

If you check my video descriptions, you'll see that I almost always go through great lengths to credit absolutely anyone who created even a single asset for my videos. However, it would be exceptionally difficult to do that in this case. The vocalist wishes to remain anonymous. The composer has changed their name and identity. From 2015 to 2020, so many different artists touched this project that I would have to do absurd amounts of detective work to list them all.

All I can do is present it as-is, and hope that you enjoy it.

Maybe one day it'll get finished, but it would be post-crowdfunding campaign, for sure.

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In the name of love, I will fight to the death,
Even if you push me far away (far away)

Every day with you is like a fantasy (like a fantasy)
To see the stars lighting up the sky,
Every step you take, I'm close behind!
When you're here, the darkness all but fades away,
There's no doubt when you hold my hand,
It's my destiny to be with you!

Feelings that words can't say,
Tears falling in the way,
Please, only you can fill this emptiness!

If tears can't make you mine, I'll force you to realize,
In the name of love, I'll never let you go!

In the name of love, I will fight to the death,
Even if you push me far away!
I will always protect you, even if she should take you,
I'm not afraid of blood of my hands!

In the name of love, I will find to the death,
So you'll stay with me forevermore,
I will always be with you...
If it costs my life, then in death I'm by your side!

[galexor]

I can just imagine at 1:29 after each rival is defeated one string would be taken away from Taro as the series progresses

[Kleithu]

1:29 I love the concept where in Ayano’s vision, she sees the numerous red strings hurting Senpai. After cutting the strings attached, Senpai was released and had a more free display. It shows that not only does Ayano want Taro for herself, but she sees these red connections as potential dangers to Taro, which motivates her to cut them

[akarii-chan]

Whoa!! I personally love the idea of Yandere Sim getting an anime adaptation. I hope that happens one day. And it would be amazing if this exact video was the opening! Absolutely no changes, not even the slightest. It couldn't be more perfect ❤️❤️❤️

[dp-kun]

I CANNOT skip this intro if this was a real anime

[NastygaIz]

IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL
I LOVE THE ANIMATION

[zzzzwoeosoq]

THE SONG IS SO AMAZING AND THE ART OMG ❤️❤️

[Elsathedaydreamer]

The First animation looks like Omori!

Fantastic artwork ✨✨

[Jotajotape]

sonds like madoka magica, and i love it

[Knita.]

I think if Yandere Simulator was an anime it would be split into two different animes, one where everything is pink and another where everything is bloody and disturbing. So that it looks more like the game. You can choose a happy ending in a peaceful way or one where you are a merciless killer to get your senpai. 😁💕

[Germankatofficial]

The idea of strings connected to Senpai being cut is actually really good

[HekimaChan]

The fact that the Song was made in 2015 AND IT STILL SOUNDS GODLY IS AMAZING ESPECIALLY THE STORYBOARD IT LOOKS AMAZING I CANT BELIEVE WE ARE HAVING A YANDERE SIMULATOR ANIME! IM SO EXCITED THAN I AM FOR THE GENSHIN ANIME MAY U SUCCEED YAN-DEV AS U DESERVE IT <3

[queenrose]

Wow! 😲 It looks too good even for a storyboard. I can't wait to see how the final version will be like! ❤️

[I-Vore]

Lyrics:
🎵In the name of love I will fight to the death
Even if you push me far away (Far away)

Everyday with you is like a fantasy (like a fantasy)
To see the stars lighting up the skies
Every step you take I'm close behind
When you here the darkness all that it fades away
There's no doubt when you hold my hand
Is my destiny to be with you.
Feelings that words can say
Tears falling in the way
Please only you can fill this emptiness...

If tears can't make you mine I'll forced you to
Realize in the name of love I'll never let you GO!

In the name of love I will fight to the death
Even if you push me far away
I will always protect you even she should take you
Im not afraid of blood of my HANDDD!

In the name of love I will fight to the death
So you stay with me forevermore
I will be with you even if it cause my Life!
In the death if am By your 🎶
(Thank Me later)

[Emikoyukiiii]

THE ART, ANIMATION AND SONG ARE JUST AMAZING

[RainierFajardoProduction]

I love how you uploads these content now!! Your second channel is the "go-to" for people who wants to see random Yandere Sim content

[jiroboy]

Hey this is the best. When yandere simulator is finished, pitch an anime and a manga adaptation you can have elements or even if it's a story or Lore that may not exist in the in the game. Don't worry Yandev take as much time as you need and when the game is finished take as much time as you need to production the fandom will wait and I'll wait as well.😉

[Youridol]

Okay but like-





I JUST CANT GET OVER HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS ARTSTYLE IS

[kvrm.i]

Absolutely amazing. You never fail to blow me away with your ideas. I've been with Yandere sim since.. 2016? maybe 2015. but throughout that whole time, I've been looking forward to a chromebook version so I can play the amazing game

[birthdayfruitecake]

This is awesome! The song's a really cool theme for this and the symbolism meshes perfectly with the story.

[kaigarciacartagena]

Btw Yandev, you're such a meticulous developer! I've never seen someone so focused on those little, beautiful details.
Things like the broken glass on the intro cutscene, that suspicious look on the students when Ayano giggles...
It makes my heart flutter.
Thank you for all your effort 💙💙💙💙💙