“CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” is the first opening song of the Dragon Ball Z anime. It is also one of the most iconic anime opening songs of all time. However, do you know what “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” actually means? It is NOT nonsense. In fact, it’s actually a phrase with a profound meaning. However, I have yet to see a thorough explanation in English so I decided to take ont he topic myself! Watch the video to find out what the TRUE meaning of “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” is!
CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA Meaning Breakdown
チャラ or ちゃら
chara
(1) (col) cancelling (a debt); forgiving (a debt); being even; (n) (2) (col) forgetting (what was said or done); pretending (something never happened)
へっちゃら
hecchara
(n,adj-na) coolness; calmness; composure; unconcern
Watch the video below for the full breakdown of “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA.”
Here’s a full version of “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA.”
The primary source I used for my breakdown of the meaning of “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” is an interview Mori Yukinojo (the writer of CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA) that was published on the Dragon Ball official website. This article was published in 2023 and in it Mori Yukinojo talks about his approach to writing anime songs, the meaning of “CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA” and more. It is a really informative article so I do recommend giving it a read. Unfortunately it is in Japanese but if you would like to give it a check, use the link below.
