The Best of Animé [Soundtrack]

the best of animé [soundtrack]

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Before the obsession with Pokémon (or the Iron Chef, for that matter) and post-Ultraman fever (the first time around), North America was swept up in Japan's envelope-pushing superhero-fashioned cartoons, which eventually became known as both Japanimation and anime. Now hip mainstream Japanimation has made an indelible mark upon the pop culture of post-boomers, Gen X'ers, and beyond. In tribute to the now-classic animations and their music, Rhino has assembled The Best of Anime, a collection of theme songs from shows dating back to the earliest fare ("Gigantor," "Astro Boy") and reaching decades ahead to include "Cutey Honey" and the theme from Sailor Moon. Irrepressibly linked to highly stylized animation, these songs (largely sung in Japanese) affect the mod Technicolor ambiance of their respective vehicles, making for hokey hilarity and high-spirited enjoyment. --Paige La Grone

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The Best of Animé [Soundtrack]

Average customer rating:

Beware copy protection
If were specifically looking for the CD and songs included
LOVED IT!!!
Recommeded
Another Great Inuyasha Soundtrack

The Best of Inuyasha, Vol. 2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Avex Trax Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Best of Inuyasha
Inuyasha O.S.T. 2
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Inuyasha, The Movie 4 - Fire on the Mystic Island
Inuyasha, The Movie 3 - Swords of an Honorable Ruler

ASIN: B0002L4DK0
Release Date: 2004-09-20

Tracks:

One Day, One Dream
Come
Kiss/Day After Tomorrow
Angelus
Four Seasons
Brand-New World
Change the World
I Am Hitomi
Japanese Title
Grip! Every Little Thing
One Day, One Dream
Angelus
My Will/Dream
Do as Infinity
Dearest
Every Heart
Do as Infinity
Day After Tomorrow
Come
Brand-New World

Album Description

Japan exclusive compilation of soundtrack music from the popular anime 'Inuyasha'. Avex. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

Beware copy protection.......2007-04-30

Beware this CD it comes with copy protection software that doesn't uninstall. It replaces 4 system DLL's with it's own. Also you can't rip this CD you can only use the supplied music player.

I recommend staying a country mile away from this CD.

If were specifically looking for the CD and songs included.......2006-08-20

The CD was great! It was what I was looking for and more. The only draw back during the process, was that they sent me the wrong CD at first. I immediately sent in back and they sent me the correct CD. I can't wait to share the CD with my friends overseas, they'll love it!

LOVED IT!!!.......2006-07-17

I liked this one alot better than the first one because I like the tv sized versons and the full versons on this cd. On the first volume the songs did'nt even sound like the same song that I heard at the end of the episodes, however it is a little annoying that that a few of the songs pop up about three times.But if you loved the inuyasha music at the end of the episodes than you'll definetly enjoy this cd!

Recommeded.......2006-07-14

First of all I know that this is a lot of money for a CD, but it is worth it. Moreover, there are sellers on ebay and other websites offering this CD for less - I wouldn't trust them. From first hand experience there are some really good bootleg copies, but they don't play the same. I got this CD for less on overstock dot com try them if you want a discount.

That said, this CD does have nearly all of the songs on the first soundtrack, but they are TV sized or the length that is ran during the opening/ending credits. There are six new songs that are full length on the CD. One is really interesting since I haven't heard it on the show (Adult Swim rarely plays the openings) and it has a salsa flare that is really good (04 ANGELUS). Plus you get a bouns instrumental that is simple wonderful.

If you are a fan of the show I'd say go of it you will not be disappointed.

Another Great Inuyasha Soundtrack.......2006-06-19

This is the second "Best of Inuyasha" CD, being the second it doesn't have as many new songs on it. I recommend buying the first Best of Inuyasha CD first because... well, because it was made first.

If you bought the first album, you would probably like the second one to complete your set. But completing the set of Inuyasha CDs is not the only reason to buy this CD, because even though it only has 6 new songs, those 6 songs are fully worth the amount you pay for this CD.

If you watch the series, all the opening and closing credit songs from "Come" to the end of the series are on this CD. All ones before "Come" are on the first "Best of Inuyasha" CD. This CD also contains the TV sized verions of all of the Inuyasha opening and ending songs, including those from the first CD, but the TV sized versions are only 90 seconds and do not pack the punch of the full versions that are all in the 4-5 minute range.

I would recommend this CD to anyone who likes the songs on the series, and if you haven't seen the series before and have the money to spend, you should buy it and see how you like it, because it is a very great CD.

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My First Review ^_^
Awsome.
THE BEST!
Half the value
Gundam Music for the 21st Century (Revised Review)

Gundam Seed: Complete Best
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Jvc Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000W3RCG
Release Date: 2004-01-26

Tracks:

Invoke
Moment
Believe
River
Realize
Find the Way
Meteor
Invoke
Moment
Believe
River
Realize

Album Description

Japanese soundtrack includes intro & outro theme songs performed by T.M. Revolution, Mika Nakashima, Nami Tamaki et al. 12 tracks. Sony Music Associated. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

My First Review ^_^.......2006-01-10

I forget already who said they were missing Annani Isshodattnoni from the first box of Gundam Seed, but I actually got it from another Gundam Seed CD, simply named Collection 1. What's crazy is that I got it from a anime store in Brussels (currently stationed in Germany). I liked both the CD's, because some of the songs that were on Gundam Seed Collection 1 aren't on Complete Best, and vice-versa. Basically, it's the best of both worlds. The whole series is great (even though I'm missing Vol 3, 5, 6, 7), and the music can back it up. Nami Tamaki's voice is incredible! A must for those who are fans of this latest installment of the Gundam Family!

Awsome........2005-11-26

This is an excellent cd only rivaled by it successor Gundam Seed Destiny Complete Best, Invoke is probably T.M Revolutions best next to Ignited and heart of sword. Believe is only rivaled by Nami Tamakis latest called Reason. Unfortunately some of these tracks have me reaching for the next button and it does not included Gundam Seeds most sought after song Annani Isshodattanoni which is the ending theme number one( you have to buy the single if you want it)
but over all this is worth the buy.

THE BEST!.......2005-09-29

I JUST LISTENED TO THIS CD ON MY WAY TO WORK THIS MORNING AND IT IS AWESOME! MY FAVORITE SONG IS "REALIZE" WHICH IS THE OPENING SONG FOR THE TV SERIES. IT ROCKS! YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED WITH THIS CD. A MUST BUY!

Half the value.......2005-06-17

This was a good purchase, but be aware that the first half of the CD is the original songs then the last half are mixes of the first half. I only liked one of the mixed songs, but loved the originals. There is a little taste for each mood on here, with fast paced songs like "Invoke" and "Realize" along with the slow, melow songs of "River" and "Find the Way".

Gundam Music for the 21st Century (Revised Review).......2004-10-11

This album is the best Anime soundtrack I've ever heard so far, and it gets even better every time! It combines classical music with the modern techno-pop in singing and composition, and it really shows in every song.

When I heard "Invoke" by T.M. Revolution and "Anna ni issho datta no ni / We Were So Much Together, But..." by See-Saw in Gundam Seed, I immediately got a sense of both neoclassic and futuristic feelings from the music, which the composers have aimed to do just that and more. Also, the other well-known singers and bands also contribute their parts to sing top-notch singles, such as "Realize" and "Meteor". In short, this is truly an impeccable album with tons of smash hits by the new-age artists, and it matches with the creator's intention to redesign and recreate Gundam for the 21st Century.

Overall, I'd like to give it 5 stars for its great fusion music and excellent singing by the artist. It's indeed the Gundam Music for the 21st Century. I hope you'll love this one as much as I do. Sayonara!

"Kira Yamato, Strike Gundam, heading out!" -- Kira Yamato, Gundam Seed.

Magic Knight Rayearth: Best Song Book (1995 Anime Series)

Average customer rating:

This... is really something great!
Collection of Some of the Best Music in Anime!
A must have
Perfect in every sense
Simply Beautiful

Magic Knight Rayearth: Best Song Book (1995 Anime Series)
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Universal/Polygram
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007VSJ
Release Date: 1997-11-12

Tracks:

[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]
[Japanese Title]

Album Description

Polygram. 1997.

Customer Reviews:

This... is really something great!.......2002-07-03

I hesitated for long time before I decided to buy this cd, but I certainly haven't regretted buying it. I had heard beforehand only few of the songs in it (the opening and ending songs, and besides, they were in English) so I was quite uncertain about what the songs would be like. Now I can say that there isn't a single song in this cd that I don't like - and the Japanese versions are actually even better than the English ones. If you liked... how should I put it... the general feeling of the Magic Knight Rayearth, you're going to like this! And there's no need to worry about the words being in Japanese, it is easy to find translations in the net. (For example: http://rayearth.astraldream.net/lyrics/index.html or http://www.jlyrics.org/anime/mkr/.)

Collection of Some of the Best Music in Anime!.......2002-05-22

When I first heard the first opening song 'Yuzurenai Negai', I knew that Rayearth music was right for me. After downloading almost every Rayearth song out there, I decided I would really enjoy the CD. ITS WORTH IT! Honestley one of the best CDs I own. ^^ It's all in Japanese, so be preapred. Though this music is beautiful enough that you dont need to understand. Every song on this CD is of perfect quality, and they're all lovely. They range from the almighty poppy-ness of 'Kirai ni Narenai' to the sweet, dark second seaon ending lullaby. ^^ Favorite song on the track? ' Hikari to Kage wo Dakishemeta Mama' or 'Still Embracing Light and Darkness'. This is my total favorite anime song ever! It includes all opening's and endings, as well as Umi's theme, Fuu's theme, Eagle's wonderful theme, 2 hysterical Mokona songs, a goofy little imitation rap song, a Christmas song...13 tracks in all. I HIGHLY reccomend it for any Rayearth fan, or any anime fan for that matter. Trust me! I've been listening to anime music for years. Also, the Rayearth anime/mangba is UNBELEIVABLE.

Ja ne!

A must have.......2001-09-30

I highly recommend this cd to every fan of Magic Knight Rayearth. The reason for that is because it includes most of the singles of the show: three openings, three endings, a christmas song and other six songs, eg. "Run" sung by Eagle's original voice actress. This cd is a real investment and it's just wonderful for everyone who loves the Magic Knights.

Perfect in every sense.......2001-06-18

This disc contains the opening and ending themes for the series (two or three seasons) along with some songs heard in the background during the series and a few ones on the funny side with Mokona. This is probably the best CD there is on Magic Knights.

A mostly accurate list of the songs (all vocal) is:

Yuzurenai Negai/Asuhe no Yuuki/Kirai ni Narenai/Rarabai Yasashiku Dakasete/Hikari to Kage wo Dakishimeta Mama/Itsuka Kagayaku/Mokona no Ekaki Uta/Itsuka Tenshi ni Nareru/Soyokaze no Sonachine/Shoujo Yo, Kaishi o Idake!/Mokona Ondo no Pu pu no pu/[a christmas song]/Run

The last one sung by Eagle, almost all other sung by the Magic Knights except two (I think) sung by the voice actresses (i.e. not in character). I strongly recommend this disc for songs like Hikari to Kage wo Dakishimeta Mama (last season opening, I think), Itsuka Tenshi ni Nareru (sung by Umi, but I don't remember if it appeared in the series) and Soyokaze no Sonachine (sung by Fuu. I believe it was heard in the second season, when the girls were in a thermal pool or something). The Mokona songs and Shouyo Jo, Kaishi o Idake are more on the "fun" side (the others are serious, mostly romantic) but I like them. In fact, the only songs I don't like very much are the last two, but in all this is probably the best single CD on Magic Knights, and a must for any MKRE and anime music fan.

The CD has a greenish case, and comes with a booklet with lyrics (in japanese) and a small picture of the single each song originally appeared in.

Simply Beautiful.......2001-05-04

This is a japanese cd with music that is unbelievable. The music is rich and colorful. Even if you don't understand japanese, the vocals are still moving. I highly recommend this cd to anyone who likes happy fun music that is also pretty.

Average customer rating:

Very Very Good
Wonderful J-pop that aims for a wonderful tomorrow

Love Hina: Hinata Girls Song Best
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0002CHJ32
Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

Because It's Spring! - Yui Horie
Cherry Blossoms Blooming - Megumi Hayashibara
Smile Smile - Version 2001 - Yui Horie
I'm Fine Everyday - Yui Horie
Shinobu's Diary Of Duties - Massayo Kurata
Like The Moon - Yu Asakawa
Wow Wow At Heart - Reiko Takagi
You Know, I Don't Have An Umbrella - Junko Noda
How Wonderful! - Satsuki Yukino
Stop! Stop! - Yumiko Kobayashi
Sweet Blue Days - Greenhorn Version - Massayo Kurata
If Only You're With Me - Megumi Hayashibara
Gifts For The Future - Yui Horie
The Beginning Starts Now - Ritsuko Okazaki

Customer Reviews:

Very Very Good.......2005-10-01

I haven't even read or seen Love Hina, and I love this CD. I bought this on a whim, and now I'm really glad I did ^_^
My favorites are
1. Haru da Mono!- I can't exactly pinpoint the exact reason I like this song, but the vocals are nice, and the song itself has a nice beat.
2. Sakura Saku- The opening theme to Love Hina. WONDERFUL. This song is my second favorite on the whole CD. There's just something about Megumi Hayashibara's vocals...
5. Shinobu no Touban Nisshi- I like the upbeat feel of the song. Come on, the whole song is about chores. Seriously. Any song that can be about something so workish, and sound so good has accomplished something.
6. Tsuki no Goutouku- It sounds sad, but Yuu Asakawa's vocals have this deeper voice than previous songs, so that may be why. I still like this song as a more dramatic song though.
7. Haato wa Wow Wow- Translates out to "Wow Wow at Heart". I think the whole album is worth it for this one song. I love the beginning, and the general upbeat, no worry, energetic beat. Especially the chorus. This is an awesome song if you like high vocals and the character the song represents.
8. Dame! Dame!- Upbeat song, with vocals that are pretty good. It's got this nice guitar entrance at the beginning, and the general feel of the song is nice. I also like the translated meaning of the song.
9. Kimi Saeireba- The ending theme to Love Hina. I like Sakura Saku better, but this is still a great song. It's got this definate ending theme feel to it, and it almost sounds like a sad song.
10. Hajimari wa Koko Kara- This was a bonus track, I think, and it's got this kind of easy going, I'll do it my own way!, kind of feeling. I really like Ritsuko Okazaki songs, and this one is another good one of hers. As the previous reviewer said, it's also rather a sad song, because Ritsuko Okazaki passed away ;_;

Overall, YES, it IS worth it to buy this CD. So buy it.

Wonderful J-pop that aims for a wonderful tomorrow.......2005-02-21

All the female voice artists who provide voices for the characters in the Love Hina anime series sing in the Hinata Girls Song Best collection, and many are actually positive life and love-affirming if one reads the English lyrics, provided along with the Romanized Japanese. It's an album of mostly fun and inspirational and uplifting J-Pop. [Note: for the most part, I'll be referring to the characters rather than voice actresses.]

Such is "Because It's Spring," sung by Naru, Shinobu, and Mutsumi, a mixture of J-pop and classical disco strings, with hopes of someday walking together in a storm of cherry blossoms. The opening and closing tracks of Love Hina are included, done by Megumi Hayashibara, who voices the laid-back Aunt Haruka-quite a contrast from the vibrant vocals accompanying the frenzied power-pop/punk of "Cherry Blossoms Blooming" or "Sakura Saku." Message: your moment of blessing will come and to raise both your hands for it. The English translation's quite different from the one seen in the intro of the series. The closing track, "If Only You're With Me," or "Kimisae Ireba," is a sad longing track in contrast.

The 2001 version of "Smile Smile," with horn sections mingling with the pop synths, is sung by Mutusmi and Naru, it basically tells someone to smile their troubles away, but also a promise to watch over someone forever and ever. Tender lyrics include "Let's turn those tears into diamonds someday." Naru, or rather her voice actress, Yui Horie also sings one of my personal favourites here, the J-Pop meets 80's Stock-Aitken-Waterman bubblegum of "I'm Fine Everyday." It's another number brimming with positivity for the future: "I'm making progress steadily/I hold the sun (hope) closer to my heart/I won't be defeated, especially by me/Without forgetting my passion and I'll wear a smile on my face."

Also from the series is the ballad duet Shinobu and Motoko sing when in order to give Naru, who's become a pop idol, a break, "Sweet Blue Days." Shinobu, the youngest of the Hina tenants and my favourite character from the series, is quite the hard worker, cooking and doing laundry for everyone, has a cute bouncy number coming from her pleasure of doing her part.

"Like The Moon," is a moody but melodic pop ballad by Motoko (Yu Asakawa), whose focus to becoming a stronger swordswoman at the expense of her romantic heart, but who admits that "tender mysteries are also a strength."

"Wow Wow At Heart," sung by Kaolla Su is an S-A-W-type number, crossed with melodies of Madonna's "Holiday"-it's energy reflecting the impossibly overenergetic of Su. Ever the playmate, Su encourages anyone lonely that she'll play and eat (her favourite pastimes) with them. As she says, "when you're wow wow in your heart, you'll be happy."

The lilting mid-tempo "How Wonderful" reflects the dipsy state of Mutsumi's mind, a contrast to the blaring 50's rock of "Stop Stop" by Sarah, who frets at kids trying to becoming adults too young, and why kids are told one thing and find out that it's something else. A pointed line: "Cookie cutter adults don't have freedom/for those who have become utterly deceitful feminists/are you really having fun?" Although Sarah's the most obnoxious character in Love Hina, in this song, maybe she's a genuine child after all, enjoying it albeit destructively while she can: "I can't repeat such a mischievous thing because the future's around the corner."

Mixing J-pop, prominent horns, and a chorus of Phil Collins' rendition of "You Can't Hurry Love", the vivacious "Gifts of the Future" is sung by all the characters, referring to the fun memories one has in meeting people and storing them in a personal time-capsule for the future. Puffy AmiYumi would feel at home doing this. Another highlight.

"The Beginning Is Now" is sung by Ritsuko Okazaki, who does backing vocals for "Because It's Spring!" The good and bad of life can be summed up: "Smile, fall down, night and day." It's thus a bit disheartening that she died of septic shock at the end of 2004, aged 45.

One of the best anime tie-in soundtracks, with its optimistic messages, cherishing friendships, so as Okazaki-san sang, "Come on, let's aim for a much more wonderful tomorrow."

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Inuyasha: Soundtrack Best Album
Japanimation
Manufacturer: Avex Trax
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007G8CB6
Release Date: 2005-03-28

Tracks:

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Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Japanese Title

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Love Hina: Best Collection
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0001GF23S
Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

My Song - Shinobu & Nyamo Version
My Song
A Confession
Toss About In Bed
The Island Of The South Seas
Fantasy
Shinobu's Diary Of Duties (Instrument Version)
Lonesome
Desert - Water Play In The Jungle
Recollection
A Cave
A Big Crisis
Nyamo's Song - La La La Version
The Beginning Starts Now (On Air Size)
Blessing (On Air Size)
Nyamo's Song - Love & Peace Version
The Beginning Starts Now
Blessing
Energetic Tomboys
Skyscraper
X'mas Present
Town
Love Hotel
Solitude
An Angel Of Love Has Descended And... - Instrumental Version
Winter Wish - Instrumental Version
Winter Wish

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Everybody Jumping Up!
i love it.
GIGAAAAAANTOR!
Good Assortment
Huh

The Best of Animé
Various Artists - Soundtracks - Anime
Manufacturer: Kid Rhino
ProductGroup: Music
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Release Date: 1998-09-01

Tracks:

Astro Boy (English Language Version)
Gigantor (English Language Version)
Speed Racer (English Language Version)
Lum's Love Song (From Urusei Yatsura)
Sentimental Over The Shoulder (From Megazone 23)
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Active Heart (From Gunbuster)
Adesso E Fortuna (From Record Of Lodoss War)
Full Moon Light (From Devil Hunter Yohko)
Sailing (From Silent Mobius)
Happy Birthday To Me (From Cat Girl Nuku Nuku)
Just Beyond The Time (From New Dominion Tank Police)
My Heart I Can't Say, Your Heart I Want To Know (From Oh My Goddess)
Cutey Honey (From New Cutey Honey)
Voices (From Macross Plus)
Sailor Moon Theme (English Language Version)

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Before the obsession with Pokémon (or the Iron Chef, for that matter) and post-Ultraman fever (the first time around), North America was swept up in Japan's envelope-pushing superhero-fashioned cartoons, which eventually became known as both Japanimation and anime. Now hip mainstream Japanimation has made an indelible mark upon the pop culture of post-boomers, Gen X'ers, and beyond. In tribute to the now-classic animations and their music, Rhino has assembled The Best of Anime, a collection of theme songs from shows dating back to the earliest fare ("Gigantor," "Astro Boy") and reaching decades ahead to include "Cutey Honey" and the theme from Sailor Moon. Irrepressibly linked to highly stylized animation, these songs (largely sung in Japanese) affect the mod Technicolor ambiance of their respective vehicles, making for hokey hilarity and high-spirited enjoyment. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Everybody Jumping Up!.......2007-01-17

I got this for the "Speed Racer" theme song, and loved the whole disc. I haven't seen any of the other shows represented, but nobody does hardcore pop like the Japanese.

i love it........2003-04-30

iwatch the shows on there you will love this music.
i know the moshions alot of pepole like this c.d
and lots of anime stars like speedracers the janitor and more.
i hope to growup and make a anime cartoon.

GIGAAAAAANTOR!.......2003-04-29

GIGANTOR IS THE BEST SONG EVER. To the reviewer who said it sounded like something out of a 50's cartoon, well, you sound like something out of a stupid cartoon. I don't like you. I'm listening to this CD right now and Gigantor is my jamz, homie.

No, seriously, Gigantor is awesome. If you think I am kidding, I am not. This is not a joke. One listen to the sample and you'll realize how awesome it is and how stupid you were before for not liking it.
Also, see Speed Racer Theme for more awesome.

Now I have to go play Pokemans.

I wanna be the very best!
That no one ever was!
To catch them is my real test!
To train them is my cause!
I will travel across the land!
Searching far and wide!
Each pokemon to understand!
The power that's inside!

Pokemon, gotta catch'em all!
It's you and me!
I know it's my destiny!
Pokemon, oh, you're my best friend!
In a world we must defend!
Pokemon, oh, a heart so true!
Our courage will pull us through!
You teach me and I'll teach you!
Pokémon!
Gotta catch'em all!
Gotta catch'em all!
Pokémon!

Good Assortment.......2003-02-14

Anime music. There has always been a charm to this music from Japan with words the non-speaker can't understand. Generally fast and upbeat, it is practically what would have happened to music if the 1980s never ended. Let's get one thing straight here - it would be outright impossible to compile a collection of anime music that everyone is going to enjoy. The sheer amount of available tracks is huge compared to how many you can cram onto one CD.

That said, this CD does a fairly good job of covering some of the older anime series. They run the gamut from fast and exciting (Active Heart) to calm and reflective (Voices).

The reason why I gave it four stars was mainly because the dubbed songs sound very out-of-place and disrupt the flow of things. There's a charm to hearing words you can't understand. The Speed Racer theme and the Gigantor theme, dubbed in English, are just kitsch tracks I skip over. The CD would have been better served by either keeping the original versions of these tracks, or using something more in-line with the rest of the music (like music from Bubblegum Crisis, a suspicious omission).

I liked this CD overall though. We all know that anime music CDs out of Japan are prohibitively expensive for most of us, so Rhino's attempt to sell a cheaper "greatest hits" CD is appreciated. Especially in this time when music is becoming so homogenized, it's nice to know that Rhino was willing to take a risk here. A more comprehensive, updated multi-CD collection in the future would be great.

Huh.......2002-12-06

Wow! This REALLY needs a cowboy bebop song! And sailormoon, what the heck!

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Gravitation Best Collection

Manufacturer: Unavailable
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Gravitation Vocal Collection

ASIN: B000CBNIVA

Product Description

Best of Gravitation, featuring the following tracks: From Bad luck: Break Through, Spicy Marmalade, Blind Game Again, Smashing Blue, In the Moonlight. From TV Animation: Super Drive, Glaring Dream, Shepless beauty, The Rage Beat. From OVA: Shining Collection. From Audio Comics: Welcome to my Romance, Nos tyle. Total of 12 tracks.

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Bastard!!: Best of Bastard
Kouhei Tanaka
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0006SSQZM
Release Date: 2005-04-05

Tracks:

The Second Movement
The Fourth Movement
Prologue
Title
War Clouds
The Seal II
Resurrection
Blood War
The God Of Destruction
Lovely
Fierce Battle
Monochrome Trouble
Dream
Illusion Night
Hard Fight
Destined Friends
Evil Beasts I
The True Originator II
Distress II
Distance
Love
Sacrifice
Lament
Thunder Clouds
Terror
Rebirth
The Battle
Deep Blue
Ancient Lullaby
I'm In Trouble

Description

Now they've gone and done it. They've resurrected the powerfully destructive warlock, Dark Schneider, to protect the kingdom of Meta-Ricana from the Four Lords of Havoc, but will there be anything left protecting after the warlock is through? Just like Dark Schneider, the "Best of Bastard!! Original Soundtrack" is finally back again, returning to full anime music glory, with its magnificent, thundering score by the juggernaut of anime composers, Kohei Tanaka (One Piece, Gad Guard, Gate Keepers, Sakura Wars TV, OVA and Movie, Gunbuster). This 30-track CD compiles all the essential music from the popular swords-and sorcerers adventure, including the song "Ancient Lullaby," as well as both the original Japanese and English language versions of the rockin' ending theme song, "Monochrome Trouble." The re-release of the out-of-print best-of-soundtrack to the evergreen series "Bastard!!" available on DVD from Geneon Entertainment featuring music composed by Kohei Tanaka (One Piece, Gad Guard, Gundam -08th MS Team, Angelic Layer, Betterman, Dragon Half, Galaxy Express 999, Otaku No Video) a full-color insert booklet with lyrics and track titles translated into English, as well as romanized lyrics

Sega Piano Nocturne: Ballad Best of Sega

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Sega Piano Nocturne: Ballad Best of Sega
Original Game Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Avex Trax
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0006ISJW2
Release Date: 2005-01-20

Tracks:

Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Can Still See The Light
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Japanese Title
Japanese Title
Can Still Se The Light
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