#TAB026 - Akuma no Ko
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Difficulty Level: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Song: Akuma no Ko
Artist: Ai Higuchi
Genre: Japanese/Anime
Tuning: Standard (EADGBe)
Anime: Attack on Titan Final Season Part 2 (ED)
Capo: None
BPM: 180
🎭 Saddest Anime Songs Countdown: #4 🎭
Hey everyone! We’re back with part 2 of our Top 5 Saddest Anime Songs countdown. If you missed the last one, don’t worry—you can check it out!
Today, we’re moving on to Rank #4—a song that hits hard, especially if you’ve watched Attack on Titan. Even if you haven’t, this song is packed with so much emotion and depth that you can feel its weight just by listening.
🎥 I Just Watched The Last Attack
Recently, I went to the cinema to watch The Last Attack, and I have to say—it was amazing!
✨ The plot, fight scenes, and animation were all on point!
For those who haven’t watched Attack on Titan yet, I highly recommend it! It does have multiple seasons and special episodes, but don’t worry—it’s not as long as One Piece, I promise!
📺 Attack on Titan Watch Guide
(Yes, I asked AI for help because even I haven’t finished watching everything yet! 😆)
Main Series (Watch in Order!)
Season 1 (2013) – The beginning of the story.
Season 2 (2017) – More mysteries and action.
Season 3 (2018-2019) – Split into:
Part 1
Part 2 (Major plot twists!)
The Final Season (2020-2023) – The epic conclusion:
Part 1
Part 2
The Final Chapters (Special 1 & 2) – The true ending!
OADs (Optional Side Stories)
“Ilse’s Notebook” – After Season 1.
“A Choice with No Regrets” – After Season 3 Part 1 (Levi’s backstory!).
“Lost Girls” – After Season 1 or 2 (Annie & Mikasa’s side stories).
Recap Movies & Specials (Optional)
If you need a refresher, watch “Attack on Titan: Chronicle” (covers up to Season 3).
🔥 Things to Watch Out For
Now, let’s focus on the chorus section of the song. The verse is tricky with many repetitive notes, but the chorus stands out with its melody and phrasing. If you’re up for a challenge, I’ve got a follow-along tab video to help you out!
Speed
180BPM!⚡️⚡️⚡️
What does 180 BPM feel like? Imagine counting 3 beats per second—that’s how fast it is!
At first glance, the notes may seem easy since they are mostly minims (half notes) and crotchets (quarter notes). But from bar 16 onward, quavers (eighth notes) appear, and that’s when your fingers need to dance across the fretboard!
LH Position
The main position stays between frets 9–12.
A few bars require shifting your index finger to the 8th fret, like in bars 2, 10, and 22.
In bars 21-22, things get tricky:
Your ring finger plays the 11th fret on the 3rd string (in red) in bar 21.
Immediately, stretch your index to the 8th fret (3 frets away).
Then, stretch your pinky to the 12th fret (in orange) (4 frets away).
These stretches are manageable at a slower speed, but at 180 BPM, they require precise positioning! So always be ready to shift before you reach this part.
This song is powerful in every way—melody, lyrics, and emotion. Even if you’ve never watched Attack on Titan, this song will hit you right in the feels.
What do you think? Would this make it into your top 5 saddest anime songs? Let me know in the comments!
Next time, we’re moving on to Rank #3—and trust me, you don’t want to miss it!
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Until then, happy guitar-ing! 🎶
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Vocal Melody:
Hello im here since 12 am when you release the tab here I deleted my old comment but was wondering where the full tabs because I want to learn on a piece of paper instead of YouTube but if I cant its alright
That's funny, this is about Attack in Titan but the poll is Violet Evergarden