Zard

Zard's connection to Dragon Ball GT came through two major contributions. Lead singer Izumi Sakai wrote the lyrics for Field of View's "DAN DAN Kokoro Hikarete 'ku," the opening theme that became instantly recognizable to millions of viewers. Additionally, Zard performed the series' second ending theme "Don't You See!," with lyrics again penned by Sakai. These two vocal touchstones placed Zard at the sonic heart of GT's identity, making the band inseparable from the series' musical legacy. Sakai's lyrical contributions shaped the emotional resonance that made these themes memorable decades after broadcast.

Zard was formed by CEO Daikō Nagato, who recruited model Sachiko Kamachi and renamed her Izumi Sakai to begin her musical career. The group debuted February 10, 1991, with \"Good-bye My Loneliness.\" Their breakthrough came in 1993 with \"Makenaide,\" which reached number one and sold over 1.8 million copies. Subsequent hits \"Yureru Omoi\" and \"Kitte Wasurenai\" established Zard as Japan's best-selling artist of 1993. By 2014, Zard had sold over 37 million records. Sakai was prolific as a lyricist, writing 150 songs during her seventeen-year career for both Zard and other artists. Zard disbanded in December 2002 but reunited in 2012 and again in 2020. Sadly, Sakai passed away on May 27, 2007, at age 40 following a fall during her recovery from cervical cancer.