that the movie’s soundtrack lives in the shadow of its predecessor. Given the exquisiteness the Bebop OST exhibits, though, it’s like saying that someone is just a little bit slower than U...
the forefront of this release is the bold, in-your-face big band sound, exemplified in the opening track “Tank!,” which arguably has become as well-known as the series itself. “Tank!” is...
that have featured her compositions have gone on to become classics, which include series like the music to Escaflowne and several iterations of Macross and Ghost in the Shell: SAC. For many, th...
who composed the loud, yet satisfying Gundam Unicorn soundtrack and the widely-praised score for Guilty Crown and Ao no Exorcist, is capable of much better. Perhaps a part of me simply wishes th...
rather than bland electronica or repetitive rhythms. He, who composed the loud, yet satisfying Gundam Unicorn soundtrack and the widely-praised score for Guilty Crown and Ao no Exorcist, is capa...
to the characters, we’re treated to a beautiful waltz! Count me in as one who enjoys a good waltz. And the one in 7th Time Loop warrants strong consideration. Anyone who’s seen the anime wil...
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in a heavy-hitting soundtrack, some pieces hit harder than others. One obvious example would be the opening theme “Tank”. But you can also say the same for “Blue” which shone through Mai...
Cowboy Bebop aired over 25 years ago, one of the most enduring elements from that anime is Yoko Kanno’s soundtrack. It’s focus on jazz, along with an eclectic mix of other genres including b...
music is a reflection of that. Where one might expect the grim, somber fanfares characteristic of soundtracks like Princess Mononoke‘s and the Lord of the Rings, Evan Call’s music for Friere...
Escaflowne indeed is a gem. Yakusoku wa iranai is my favorite. Great review and hope to see more of them and new stuff as well.
a somber backdrop. While it doesn’t have the gravitas of my favorite Iwasaki works (see: the Rurouni Kenshin OVAs), it’s still an enjoyable reprieve from the experimental Iwasaki, at least f...
Hana’s last dab of reminiscence comes in “Mother’s Song,” a poignant piece that encompasses all facets of motherhood, from the optimistic expectations, to the bonding experiences, to the...
by far and away, the best soundtrack to come out of Hosoda’s works, eclipsing the likes of Summer Wars and Girl Who Leapt Through
Masakatsu Takagi’s soundtrack for Bakemono no ko (The Boy and the Beast) is no rehash of his sublime score for Wolf Children. His compositions feel just a bit clumsier, maybe even a bit unrefi...
Noda‘s composition for Mitsuha’s theme is wonderful and memorable. But when you have Joe Hisaishi’s (of Studio Ghibli fame) well-practiced hands at the reins, the piece takes on a new ligh...
work on Your Name’s soundtrack has many a memorable pop tune. But while the instrumentals don’t offer the same earwormy
I think Seisouhen has the best soundtrack of any Rurouni Kenshin adaptation. Great review.
In reply to Aelms. @Aelms Pleased to see an NHRV reader drop by. I know ...
Forum-goer from Nihon Review here; glad to see that you're still posting on this blog! There's a bit of magic in reading longer form stuff from people who've stuck around across the decades that ...
A wonderful review and would definitely watch this jn my anime watchlist and Welcome Back Zzeroparticle! Hope to get more and more anime, soundtrack and if possible AIRS once again.
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