Mukai Kaze (向かい風)

Mukai Kaze (向かい風) is a 2013 single by YOHKO, released on January 30 and used as the first opening theme for Maoyuu Maou Yuusha (まおゆう魔王勇者; Maoyu), the 2013 anime produced by Arms. It was also included in the series' original soundtrack.

Written by YOHKO, the song combines J-Pop writing with an orchestral arrangement and pop elements. Its lyrics are associated with the anime’s themes of conflict and resolution.