Lyricist of 'PRISM CELEBRATION'.
| This work is divided into roles | Lyrics by the author |
|---|---|
| The perverted prince and the unsmiling cat role | Lyrics by the author |
Related songs
The song is performed by Miyuki Hashimoto and was included as the opening theme for the 2010 single "Marriage Royale: Prism Story."
Perverted Prince and the Unsmiling Cat related production
Saori Kodama participated in 'Please Be with you', with lyrics written by the author.
MemoRia post-recording exchange
When recording the first track of "MemoRia," Rita first saw the string section playing, then moving to the neighboring voices singing. She said that the memories of her performance just now made her emotions even stronger; Lyricist Saori Kodama responded to the finished song by responding to her about the level of dedication she had in singing.
Story preparation for the An-Star lyrics
According to a 2018 review by Sei Kuwabara, Saori Kodama and Yohei Matsui played urban games in 'Ensemble Stars!' 》。 Sometimes, lyricists also receive excerpts from specific plot points to capture what the song is about this time.
Childhood piano and composition
Saori Kodama learned piano as a child and treated composing as a game. Music thus became part of her daily life early on.
From singing to debuting and providing lyrics
She performed her own compositions during auditions, and her creations were well received, leading her to debut as a singer-songwriter. After her debut, her agency invited her to write lyrics for new artists, marking her first time providing lyrics to the public.
Moving toward animated lyrics
She once wrote temporary lyrics for songs submitted by composer friends, and after gaining attention, gradually received work related to animation. By the time she participated in these contests, she had stopped her singing career and decided to become a lyricist.
Find words based on the work
She usually reads the original work or script first, then listens to songs without lyrics, searching for the language that fits the collaboration; Before the script is finished, the director or producer's feedback is also taken into account. She pays special attention to avoiding words that don't fit the worldview and lines that characters can't say.
Writing lyrics and scheduling
She does not specify which section the song should start with, and the timing of the title is also different. She later stopped being bound by venues and tools, and tried to write at any time; Work progress is recorded with pen and paper, with completion items and deadlines marked.
Related entries
- Lyrics and songs:prism celebration
- Participated Works:The Perverted Prince and the Unsmiling Cat
- Participated songs:おねがいBe with you
- After listening to MemoRia's recording, she gave Rita feedback:Rita
- Submission Requests for Lyrics from the Perspective of Wind and Scattering, Dancing in the Sky:Yoko Hikasa
References
- TOWER RECORDS：prism celebration
- C-Territory: Release data for the Perverted Prince and the Unsmiling Cat
- Animate Times: Rita talks about the production of MemoRia
- B's-LOG: Seidan Kuwabara Ansta Music Production
- Sleepfreaks: Saori Kodama discusses the profession and methods of lyric writing
Data compiled on: 2026-10-16.