Shadow is the Light

Shadow is the Light is the opening theme of the Toaru Kagaku no Accelerator anime adaptation. It was introduced in the first episode of the anime. It is the first opening theme for the Toaru series performed by THE SIXTH LIE. It was composed by Reiji, written by Ray, and arranged by Reiji and Tsuyoshi Sato. The official English version of the song was released on October 3rd 2022.

Tracklist

 * 1) Shadow is the Light – 3:40
 * 2) P A R A D O X – 3:51
 * 3) Shadow is the Light (instrumental) – 3:39
 * 4) P A R A D O X (instrumental) – 3:49

Characters

 * Accelerator
 * Sisters
 * Amai Ao (flashback)
 * Last Order
 * Yomikawa Aiho
 * Itou
 * Takahashi
 * Esther Rosenthal
 * Naru (ver. 2 only)
 * Leader (ver. 2 only)
 * Yakumaru (ver. 2 only)
 * Seike (ver. 2 only)
 * Hitokawa Hasami (Huotou)
 * Coffins (ver. 3 only)
 * Hishigata Hirumi (ver. 4 only)

Spoilers

 * Accelerator confronting DA and the Prototype.

Lyrics

 * English lyrics



Countless windows reflecting This darkness filled city Wearing this chain of my emotions on my pale neck I laughed at everything Everything reflects the darkness When it's inside of my hand Everything reflects the darkness Shadow is the light!! Carry this burden of Countless blood filled memories That is pierced into my dark past Destroy everything with these tainted hands I'll never change! Everything reflects the darkness When it's inside of my hand Everything reflects the darkness Everything reflects the darkness


 * Japanese lyrics



Trivia

 * The scene where Amai Ao shoots Accelerator in the head back in episode 20 of Toaru Majutsu no Index is briefly seen in the opening.
 * By episode 04, the Scavengers would replace the DA members confronting Accelerator just prior to the chorus. It would also remove Esther's mask and add Hitokawa Hasami.
 * By episode 07, the Coffins would replace the Scavengers confronting Accelerator just prior to the chorus.
 * By episode 10, Hishigata Hirumi (Taowu) would replace the Coffins confronting Accelerator just prior to the chorus.