Kokia - Fukurou (English Sub) 

This song evokes a very specific mental image for me. You're wandering through a forest near your home. You've been told since you were very young that you shouldn't venture into that forest, that there are things you wouldn't understand. But years have past and as you visit your childhood home, the memories of wondering that surround that mysterious forest come back. And this time there's no one to stop you. So you wander in, taking the well-worn but overgrown pathways through trees older than you or even your grandparents. It smells of damp soil and and there's a distinct floral scent that sometimes catches your attention. Even in mid-day it's dark, with only the odd sliver of light being a merciful guide to keep you on the path. The sound of the roads nearby start to fade as you go deeper, and for a while you completely forget that this apparently forest is not even three minutes away from the place you spent the bulk of your life. This enigmatic place that goes on forever and seems to defy the concept of time. And then you hear it. It's soft at first, like something that you aren't sure you heard or imagined. But you turn to try and find it still. The same sound comes back, a bit less imaginary and much more distinct. "Hoo, Hoo". Said in a way that is a bit too human to dismiss as wildlife, but not human enough to be someone who may have been a person. Regardless you call out, your voice echoing into the distance with no answer save for the forest's silence. So you wander again, now looking for an exit. And as you do, the voice comes back as this song. It's distant, and seems to come from all directions as the soft melody doesn't break the forest's ambience, only adds to it. In spite of yourself, you can't find any fearful emotion in regards to the voice, and its song. You listen, in the same way a child would listen to his mother while she scolds him. Its peaceful, but speaks with an authority that you can't quite deny. Your wandering leads you to a clearing, where a gap in the trees gives the area a warm glow. A single table sits in the center, its legs and surface covered in growing vines. A cup sits in the middle of the table, and the tea inside is still warm enough to have steam rising off of it. The last line of the song comes from directly behind you, and you turn to face the songstress, only to find the entrance to the forest you had spent what felt like days exploring. Looking behind you, the clearing is gone, and all that remains is the same well-worn path you took before. You leave the forest, but the message is clear: "You were not invited, but you are a guest all the same. Take care."

for some unknown reason, I am thinking of ori and the blind forest as I listen to this video.

is this EXTREMELY underrated???? or is it just me- NO ITS NOT THIS SONG DESERVES MORE RECOGNITION

I'm just glad there's an English sub of this now.

目を閉じると森が見える

You know that feeling when something is so well done that you want to compliment them but it's all so gorgeous that nothing is the stand out so you dont know what to say? Yeah

これを寝る前に聴くと、次に目覚めたら異世界にでも転生してそうな気分になる(語彙力)

When you hear boss music but its super soothing

ふくろうが静かに見守る森…落ち着くなぁ。 でも、目を閉じるとまっくら森が現れて…

ミステリアスで優しい 森の子守歌

Hooo~ Hoooo~!

Cảm giác cô độc lạnh lẽo bao quanh cơ thể khi nghe bài hát này. Giọng hát luôn vang lên mỗi khi tôi nhắm nghiền đôi mắt mình lại. Tôi yêu nó♥️

"Aren't you scared of me child..?" A large owl said as it looked down upon a small child from its tree branch. The large bird tilted its head as it was confused, mortals would usually tremble in fright as soon as they spot the mythical creature but this one little mortal was far more different from the others. The child giggled as he found the owl's question funny and shake his head "Why would I be scared of you Ms.Owl? Weren't you the one who protected my village from intruders a year ago?" The little one revealed and the owl was suprised a bit as she heard the little child's revelation. "My..What a smart child you are. Would you mind telling me how you found out about my identity?" The owl slowly descended from her tree branch and was now a few meters away from the child. "I also don't know myself but as soon as I met your gaze.. I just knew it was you.. Our savior." The boy smiled as he explained to the mythical being. Silence soon engulfed the both of them and just as the boy was about to question the large owl, The bird suddenly shined bright and as soon the light died from her body. A woman stood where the large mythical being was supposed to be. Her hair was dark as the night sky and her skin was pale as the snow, her bright azure eyes bore into the boy's dark ones and slowly made her way to the unnamed boy. "..so you are the grandson of that man.." The woman muttered but loudly enough for the boy to hear. As soon as their distances were close enough, she embraced the boy tightly which startled the little kid for a moment before embracing the mysterious woman back. -Fin

*Hoo hoo all the owls were curious of this new visitor in their snowy old forest*

Man I love all of kokia's songs she is soooooo underrated. Her voice is just so beautiful

Youkoso fukai mori no oku Mezurashii o-kyaku-san ne Warui kedo koko kara saki de wa Mori de no MANAA ga aru no Ho~ho~ fukurou ga shiraseru Ho~ho~ kyaku ga kita to Ho~ho~ fukurou ga shiraseru Nanika ga hajimaru yokan Ra~u rau~ nani ga mitai no Ra~u rau~ anata shidai Warui kedo koko de wa anata wa Manekare zaru kyaku na no Ho~ho~ fukurou ga shiraseru Ho~ho~ kyaku ga kita to Ho~ho~ fukurou ga shiraseru Nanika ga hajimaru yokan (Ho~ho~) Ra~u rau~ nani ga mitai no Ra~u rau~ anata shidai Warui kedo koko de wa anata wa Manekare zaru kyaku na no Ho~ho~ fukurou ga shiraseru Ho~ho~ kyaku ga kita to Ho~ho~ fukurou ga shiraseru Nanika ga hajimaru yokan (La~) Ho~ho~ fukurou ga shiraseru Ho~ho~ kyaku ga kita to Ho~ho~ fukurou ga shiraseru Nanika ga hajimaru yokan Nanika ga hajimaru yokan Nanika ga hajimaru yokan Source: lyrics.snakeroot.ru

Thanks for recommending this song, Dagmar! 💐

Welcome tot he heart of the deep forest what an unusual visitor you are I'm sorry but from here on you have to follow the manners of the forest Hoo~hoo, the owls let you know Hoo~hoo, a visitor has come Hoo~hoo, The owls let you know the feeling something is about to begin Lau~Lau, anything you want to see Lau~Lau, it depends on you I'm sorry, but here you are a guest that hasn't been invited Hoo~hoo, the owls let you know Hoo~hoo, a visitor has come Hoo~hoo, The owls let you know the feeling something is about to begin Lau~Lau, anything you want to see Lau~Lau, it depends on you I'm sorry, but here you are a guest that hasn't been invited Hoo~hoo, the owls let you know Hoo~hoo, a visitor has come Hoo~hoo, The owls let you know the feeling something is about to begin Hoo~hoo, the owls let you know Hoo~hoo, a visitor has come Hoo~hoo, The owls let you know the feeling something is about to begin The Feeling something is about to begin.

I feel so many stories listening to this, evverytime its different but just as beautiful

I found this on accident, and, I don't know, when she started singing I felt like crying, this is something I have never heard before and yet I feel like I know it.....somehow.

the images fit the song so perfectly. I saw that Child of Light artwork there, now I want to play it again :)

I came looking for copper..and I found a masterpiece *wonderfull*

Nabi Mama brought me here!!!💙💙💙💙

So ethereal, a lullaby ✨

This is why we love Kokia(Akiko Yoshida) songs because her voice are so soothing to hearing ✨😍 #KOKIA19 #BestSingerEver

I've been waiting for English sub! Thank you 💕

こりゃあすげえ

I already replay this video three times. No regret tho.

There are songs you just need to listen for few seconds and you know this is it.

I'm so glad i found this masterpiece , this is the best kind of music

This song lets me remember things I never lived. A nostalgic feeling as I sink, my soul is reaching out for something I've always known despite never learning. But just before I see it, the song ends. I am an unwelcomed guest in that relam.

Ever since this popped up on my recommended section it has been my favourite song

Backgrounds and Lyrics are so fit.

The paintings are really beautiful ..

Que lindo que lindo que lindooooooo💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 gracias por subirlo!!!! HOOOO HOOOO 💖😍💖😍💖😍💖

this song and the voice is so beautiful

Beautiful... I might add this to a play list.

Its like a fairy tale picture book. I really admire Kokia. Thanks for sharing. 😊

Played this music while playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Absolutely worth it.

Is it just me or would this song perfectly fit in frieren

What a tremendously awesome piece of music. Damn it! I don't know how to sync my thoughts now.

I've started humming this song while I take my daily walk through the forest on my property. So relaxing~

Es realmente una hermosa canción y también las imágenes que la acompañan.

This is phenomenal. I absolutely love the hoo hoo!

Wow, a video that credits the picture authors 👀 You're my hero!💗✨

This song remind me of my sister and she is working hard towards her studies.i like to give a shout out to her 😍😍😍😍

I feel immersed in the serenity of that music humming

Feels like in another world..so beautiful and full of mystery.awakening somthing deep inside me

Something magical shit appeared while chillin in Tarkov

It's creepy and beautiful at the same time

Always loved Kokia :) Also: Super cool art :D

I nominate this one of the most beautiful and peaceful songs in existence i could listen hours to it 👌👂✨

I really wish to find a sheet music for this. It's so beautiful

This is a really beautiful video, both the singing and the art.

This is fantastic, anyway I randomly found this song on a playlist I had picked and it was about 02.00 pm. You know what I felt like😂 I felt like owls were looking at me eventhough I worked on my table.

one of my favorite songs

The TwoKinds Patreon brought me here. For once, I am glad I followed a random link. Lovely piece.

Thank you for posting this!!!

Hauntingly beautiful.

Слишком прекрасная песня... Один раз её только услышала и уже влюбилась! 🥺💕 А потом ещё и перевод увидела... Теперь добавлю в копилочку к фэнтези песенкам под гитару)) ‧₊˚⊹𓅫༉‧₊ ⊹

Kokia é maravilhosa, e essa música é linda demais!

Curse those who dislike this. This is beutiful 💙

AAA I WISH THIS WAS ON SPOTIFY

Beautiful song❤ thanks for the subtitles. Always respect the forest

Warm feeling...

綺麗な。

詞彙是人類的語言,音樂是神的語言

How come this song is not on spotify!!?

It's my best ever calm Japanese song ...oh god I'm in madly love with this song...the background gets me going...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Ya'll I'm not trying to be one of those who force an anime reccomendation on poor unsuspecting people, but this song has some major vibes similar to D. Grey Man.

This is so freaking good im-

I am in love with Kokia's bewitching voice...

I am nocturnal person so I understand this.

My lovely song i saw it since 2 years

THIS SONG MAKES ME HAPPY “HOOT, HOOT, THE OWLS LET YOU KNOW” AHEHAHAHNNE

For some reason when I listen I am the owl person serving tea slightly annoyed that make quite evenings is enterrupted by some curious human

I want more music like this!! 😢

Beautiful song ! Maybe she sings "là-haut", a french word instead of "Lau", who means "up there" or (thanks google translation) "yonder". Because owls can fly it seems possible. But I'm not sure, it can be just my french ears xD

Love this one❤

Beautiful!💖

imagine you in peasfull place like a small mountain... and auto you relax😌

I'm losing my mind... there is an anime with a song so unbelievably similar, any ideas?

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Hi just saw this in pinterest and checking it but nice song though.

Its like a beautiful picture book.

Damn this is incredible!

You all step beyond the threshold. A long path stretches on, marked only by the trunks of ancient trees clawing at the sky hidden beyond the canopies. "Ah, welcome, o' trav'lers from beyond the fog." You look up. Two trees, branches woven like a gate, stands ahead. Perched atop is a humanoid figure in a feather cloak, hood draped over a shadowed face. Near a dozen pair of yellow eyes peer from the shapes sitting by it. "The owls tell me true. Uninvited guests have found their way here. Come on in, but I bid thee beware. From yonder out, the manners of the woods shall deem thine passage worthy. Shame not thy selves and tread with respect."

My first thought was that i turned on mahoutsukai no yome ost.

Beautiful, yes, but, for reasons, I can't fathom, feels wistful and sad, as though someone is searching for something.

This song fits perfectly to my personality. :)

this song is so magic

Listening to this song somewhat I felt scared. 😱 But still kinda liked it

Feel's like entering abbys sphere Forrest

I love it, this is my favorit song to stres out. Thanks

Thanks for uploading the eng sub

Reminds me of the Magic inside me....

Finally found an en sub. I could never find one before

これは。。。すごいすぎる

Hoo~ hoo~