Amagami Character Song Vol. 6

The troublemaker has arrived.

It's Black Friday, and I'm releasing a character song titled Thanksgiving. Quite appropriate. TwoFive knew what they were doing with corporate synergy when this came to be. There won't be any Amagami releases in December, but I would recommend using Nogizaka Purezza's first A la carte CD's songs for holiday music. Deck the halls to the sounds of N's and...well, maybe not just yet. But December 1st is around the corner.

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Queen's Blade Character Songs

Coming to you live from Heaven, it's Nanael!

Hello, loyal fans of the Queen's Blade tournament. Did you catch my battle with Airi this week? Things are getting more intense by the minute. Though it'll be a while before we get around to it in widescreen.

Now, it's time for a round of character songs, right from Gainos' anachronistic karaoke halls! Short skits featuring the main singers are on there. The trios for the endings of both seasons are here, with Nowa and Elina thrown in for good measure. Doesn't look like everyone else will be getting character songs. That's what you get for being a secondary character. Yes, I'm looking at you, Hachi. Scans included, 320kbps, etc.

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Airi (Kanae Itou)
Elina (Kaori Mizuhashi)
Leina (Ayako Kawasumi)
Melona (Rie Kugimiya)
Menace (Yuuko Gotou)
Nanael (Aya Hirano)
Nowa (Mikako Takahashi)
Tomoe (Mamiko Noto)


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State of the Character Songs Fall 2009

Greetings, fellow members of the Modern Society Studies Club, to another round of guesswork, information and general looking to the season ahead. Let's get this show on the road.


The Already Confirmed

Kampfer
A character song album has already been confirmed for release, and it's extremely likely some samples of what's to be on it were heard in episode four. Voices include Kaori Nazuka, Megumi Nakajima, Yui Horie and more.

Nyan Koi!
There will be character songs, but it'll be done Kanokon style, with a single song released with each limited edition DVD. Kaede is first, and the show has just enough characters to cover a full release of the series.

11eyes
Already has character songs, released on the very blog you're reading. While video game adaptations getting new character songs happens sometimes, the voice cast between the anime and the game is identical, so this one is not only confirmed, it's already released.

Sacred Blacksmith, The
This one is also confirmed. Songs for Cecily, Aria and Lisa are a given (especially since Lisa also sings the ED), but I think Luke might be singing as well. Nobuhiko Okamoto has done a few character songs since he started.

Shin Koihime Musou
Two character song singles have been in the listings for a while now. It's not known who will be on them, but the show has such a large cast of characters that finding one or four to sing won't be difficult at all. Especially with the most recent episode and Rinrin and Aisha's cover of "flower of bravery" a few weeks back.

Natsu no Arashi! ~Akanaichuu~
A character song album featuring covers of 80s pop songs, as well as bonus CDs with covers of the songs that lent their name to the episode titles, are confirmed. Same as the first season, except now with less Kanako trying to stab people.

Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu Purezza
For a show called "purity", it's doing exactly the opposite of that. Three "A La Carte!" CDs, as well as mini albums for N's and Milan Himemiy and the Chocolate Rockers are all in the listings. That's a fair amount of music for Haruka and company.

Sora no Otoshimono
Everyone is getting their chances at singing through the various ED cover themes, which will be compiled onto one CD. Sort of like Natsu no Arashi, for that matter.

The Possible

Fairy Tail
Mainstream series, Pony Canyon label and a decent seiyuu cast. The chance of it getting character songs is pretty high at this point.

Seitokai no Ichizon
AMG Music released Character Song albums for Regios, so the chance of them doing the same for Seitokai is indeed there. Plus, Kurimu wants to become rich through character songs, and nothing is going to stop her.

Toaru Kagaku no Railgun
Much as Index had its Archives, I expect Railgun to have something to its name. Songs for Saten and Uiharu would be a nice treat. Nothing's been confirmed, though.

Kiddy Girl-And
The two ending themes for Ascouer and Q-F might count, but the show's still in the early stages. Not enough time to tell what's on the table. My eyes are definitely open, though.

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Amagami Character Song Vol. 5

Five down, two to go.

Not a whole lot to say here, other than I'm glad I chose this series to release. A nice selection of VAs, and according to TwoFive's site, the last two (Kaoru and Haruka) will be releasing in November and January, respectively. I'm not sure what I'll do next, but maybe there will be a few things in the upcoming season. I should be making my next State of the Character Songs soon. That said, enjoy. Yukana performs.

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Amagami Character Song Vol. 3-4

Wait, what?

I know what you're thinking, dear reader. "Haven't you already released these?" Well, mysterious hypothetical voice of the audience, of course I have. You can see them one post below this one. The difference is that while the last release was a compilation Comiket Special, these are separate and nearly the same, except for the presence of the monologues. Also, they might look a little cleaner when organizing them in your music player. So, Sae and Miya, once more.

Enjoy.

Vol. 3 - Sae Nakata (Hiromi Konno)
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Amagami Character Song Vol. 3+4

One last gift from Comiket 76.

Vol. 3+4 were a joint release at this year's Comiket, featuring Sae Nakata, one of the main choices in the game, and Miya, [Insert Player Character Name Here]'s kid sister. Hiromi Konno and Kana Asumi (Marin, Yuno, Ran et al.) do the singing. The Amagami series of CDs is going to keep releasing into early 2010, and I'll catch and release all of them in as timely a manner as possible.

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Nogizaka Mika's Mai Fair Radio! Next!!

This year feels a bit like last year, and next year will feel a bit like this year, but time just keeps on movin'.


Some of you may remember that I released the last Mai Fair Radio single, and so shall I do it again. Thanks to the guy at Comiket that picked this up, even if he may never read it or know that I exist. The deal is the same as before: Nogizaka Haruka is going on the air once more, it has a radio show hosted by Mai Goto (she has three roles in this upcoming season, by the way. I've released a song sung by each of those three roles at some time in the past on this blog), she has a single, and this is it.

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Shin Koihime Musou Character Song Wrap Up

You may now avert your eyes.

I said that the last of the character song CDs would surprise you. Norio Wakamoto's character and his(?) sidekick from Shin Koihime, having a cover all to themselves with which to engrave an image into your brain. There's music on it, too, so let your mouse lead the way.

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Symmetrical docking!

In the interest of fairness and completion, there's one more CD for the Shin Koihime set left to upload. Solo versions of "Musou Renfa", "Honey Wonderful" and "Kyoukasuigetsu" are present, as is a Dance Remix of "Hawa Awa Dai Panic". Three new character song duets are also on here. Both of these CDs released today are courtesy of people who, in Japan and are not me, got them at Comiket 76, so there's that to thank. Now, onward and endward!


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Amagami Character Songs Vol. 1-2

The successor to Kimikiss starts off its own group of character songs.

"Amagami", when not spelled in katakana, means "play-biting". As in "kapucchu~" or what happens when your girlfriend's love is a stapler. Though that's probably not for the faint of heart or those who don't have especially tough skin. It could make for some interesting foreplay, I'd imagine.

"Amagami", when spelled in katakana, is the successor to Kimikiss. Will it be getting an anime someday? I don't know. But it does have character songs, and that's what the narrow focus of this blog is about. So, on with the show!

Vol. 1 - Rihoko Sakurai (Ryoko Shintani)
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Kamen no Maid Guy Character Song 4 - Liz v2

Now with scans.

For something I marked as a "milestone release" a long, long time ago, it's getting a v2. My reasons for this are this v2 has scans. Scans are a pretty important thing when it comes to music. They provide lyrics, nice cover art, and allow the lyric and music databases that I frequent to be up to date. And since I appeared to be the only one releasing the Maid Guy character songs to begin with, this could be taken at my own pace. It was on my mind for months. Now, onto the music itself. (Again.) Enjoy at your own leisure and remember, Strawberryfield Forever!

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State of the Character Songs Endless Summer 2009 Edition

Greetings, fellow character song enthusiasts and fellow readers. One month has passed into the new season, and that means it's time for the quarterly roundup of which shows are going to have their characters going into musical mode.

As always, I try to confirm as much of this as I can before I go posting, and that which I cannot confirm, I do guesswork.

The Already Confirmed

Umineko no Naku Koro ni
Much like its predecessor, there will be character songs. So far two singles have been announced, each to contain two songs and a mini-drama. Who will sing on them is currently unknown, but with such a large primary cast, the possibilities are many.

NEEDLESS
A character song album has been in the listings for a few weeks, and lists several major female characters who will sing. Eri Kitamura, Emiri Katou, and Yui Makino are among the names. The Lantis website should have info on this one soon enough.

Suzumiya Haruhi
Haruhi already has character songs (a plentiful amount), but for the second go-round, three character song singles are already planned to be released. Just the main heroines thus far - Haruhi, Yuki and Mikuru. But I won't rule out the possibility of more. You can plan on the songs embracing you from behind and saying "I love you" in your ear. Then stealing your wallet.

Bakemonogatari
This one falls into the ef-type category, and not just because it's animated by Shaft. By that I mean it looks to be going the route of personalized openings for each of the girls (to be included with the DVDs) and a unified ending theme. Given that each one is sung by them, they're character songs under one definition.

Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
A character song album for Zan appeared very recently in the listings. Given how unorthodox the first character song album was for Zetsubou-sensei, this one is bound to be equally as odd.

Saki UPDATE
An update from my previous two posts on the subject. There will be Saki character songs, this is already known. What's been confirmed is that the album will have nine songs. Likely a spoken introduction track and then songs for the two most notable characters from each of the schools. So: Saki, Nodoka, Touka, Koromo, Kana, Mihoko, Yumi and Stealth Momo.

Kanamemo
This one is a compilation release. The Original Soundtrack and Character Song Album ("Kanamelo") will include both the show's background music and eight character songs. There are seven main characters if you include Mika, so all that really leaves is what the eighth song will be. The Starchild site will have more on this closer to release.

Princess Lover!
A character song album is already in the listings. Visual novels and the anime based on them are usually a great source for character songs, and this shall be no exception. The maid, the hot chick with the sword, the twintail tsundere and the princess, together on one album.

Sora no Manimani
This one was confirmed by the Lantis website. A compilation album that will include pretty much all the main characters singing, in addition to a song or two by CooRie, will be released during this cour. Given that up-and-coming voice actresses like Kanae Itou, Haruka Tomatsu and Saori Hayami are on it, as well as not-so-new but still notable Ami Koshimizu, one could say "My god! It's full of stars"

Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahou
Much like NEEDLESS and Manimani, a compilation album is going to be released. Only four major female characters are listed as singing on it, but then again the show really does have only four major female characters. Also, falling basins.

The Nebulous

Umi Monogatari
Under Lantis, so there's a distinct possibility. Even if nothing comes from it (this seems like the type of show not likely to get or need character songs), there will be the radio opening song performed by Kana Asumi and Minako Kotobuki. Which is close enough to a character song in execution to please me.

Fight Ippatsu! Juuden-chan!!
I don't even know when the opening and ending singles are being released for this one. Avex's site has nothing. Given the track record for shows under their label, the chance of character songs is definitely there, but I'd need actual information first.

Taisho Yakyuu Musume
A sizable cast, labeled under Lantis and plenty of opportunity for an album or a set of singles. It's in the same realm of possibility for what I usually wager - "There's a chance, but nothing's confirmed yet."

GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class
See what I wrote for Juuden-chan!!. The situation is the same.

Other Odds and Ends

K-ON!
This is probably confirmed by now everywhere, but I like to be complete. Besides the recent After School Tea Time album, and the previously-mentioned Mugi and Ritsu character singles, there's also going to be a single by Sawako's old rock band, the Band Score CD, and a character single for Azu-nyan. Plenty of music forthcoming.


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Shin Koihime Musou Character Song CD 4

ArielWave releases another, and so in turn do I.

To think that soon I'd have been running this thing for a year, slowly getting better and releasing more and more things along the way. For differing reasons, from differing sources, but always with the goal of supporting the obscure. Another release from the Shin Koihime Musou series this time, and the listings confirm that there's one more CD left in this character song series to be released in September. Which characters it is may surprise you.

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Shin Koihime Musou Character Song CD 3

One more for the collection.

A continuation of where I left off last time. Two more characters, one more mini-drama.

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Kimikiss Character Song CDs

Let the fun begin.

These aren't the bonus CDs that came with the show's DVDs, nor do they have anything to do with the show's character song album - that actually gave more characters singing roles, including some of the minor ones. These are from the game, though the voice actresses are the same, which is good enough for me. Also, the Amagami character songs release really soon, so this is to help get the audience up to speed.

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Vol. 1 - Yuumi and Narumi
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Vol. 2 - Eriko and Mitsuki
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Saki Character Song Album Confirmed

From my usual sources (see the sidebar to the right. Not only do I make regular use of them, I want my readers to as well), my guesswork proves to be correct this time. A character song album for Saki will be releasing, but since this show has a moderately large number of characters, only the fifth player in the rotation of every team will sing.

Thus, the listing (a fairly nice selection of VAs) is:

Kiyosumi: Saki (Kana Ueda)
Ryuumonbuchi: Koromo (Kaori Fukuhara)
Kazekoshi: Ikeda (Rika Morinaga)
Tsuruga: Yumi (Yuu Kobayashi)

This is all that's known for now, and if there is more news, I will, of course, report it.
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Kagihime Monogatari Eikyuu Alice Rondo Character Song Collection

I can't explain this, I'm afraid. Because I'm not myself, you see.

I'm as much me as I ever was, but I've never been one to pass up on the literature callbacks where appropriate. It's been a while, but an album like this is something the site's really about. Anime from a few years ago, perhaps slightly obscure, getting character song albums released with the best treatment I can provide. (Which, as it turns out, is quite well.)

So, where to begin this curious little tale? Alice in Wonderland motifs, brother complexes, highly concentrated yuri, a woman who shrinks in size and snooping into peoples' personal lives for the sake of completing the MacGuffin. A decent watch if you have the time. Artists on this album include Ai Shimizu, Miyu Matsuki and Masumi Asano.

So, do you want to see how deep the rabbit hole goes? (Wait, I think that's the wrong fiction...)

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Shin Koihime Musou Character Song CD 1-2

Let's light this candle.

The first two of four character song CDs, each one of them a duet, for Shin Koihime Musou. Lots of music from this franchise, and of course, the new anime airing this fall. A mini drama is included on each of those, and so to keep it brief: Enjoy!

Vol. 1
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Zettai Karen Children - UNLIMITED/level 7

The future is waiting.


I'm well aware that some versions of level 7 are already floating around, but my own encoding is being released because, well, these two albums are a set. Thematically, they intertwine. There's just something about them that, to me, says they need to be together. They also go great with the Karen Girl's' "Fly to the Future". Trios and series' music, together. Several new songs on these albums, as well as a few remixes and all the endings that the series had.

To all, enjoy.

The Children - level 7
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K-ON! Character Songs Confirmed

According to various sources, K-ON! will be getting character songs. The reasons for this, no doubt, are twofold. The first is because, as a musical series, having more songs for it just makes sense. (See also: Polyphonica). The second reason is because Pony Canyon likes money.

Yui and Mio have their singles releasing on 6/17.
Mugi and Ritsu release theirs on 7/15.

Also, if you see four girls on the road in a mysteriously retro car, there's a bounty on them. Thank you, and good day.

Minor Edit: Switched Mio and Mugi on the release date calendar.
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State of the Character Songs Spring 2009

Spring is in the air, new series are singing their songful songs and news hovers on the lips of the music companies. Surprisingly early, there's a wealth of information on plenty of series that have begun airing these past few weeks. Normally I wait until at least a month in, but for once, I'd say there's enough information for me to charge ahead regardless. So let the guesswork and overview begin.

Edit: Update on 4/21 to Natsu no Arashi! and Asura Cryin'.
Edit Edit: K-On! updated on 4/30.
Edit Edit Edit: K-On! re-edited on 5/04.

Queen's Blade
Already confirmed by the show's official website, there will be eight character song/drama albums for some of the more major characters. Leina, Elina, Tomoe, Nanael, Nowa, Airi, Menace and Melona. A nice selection of voice actresses among that group of eight, though these CDs won't be released until the series has long since finished airing.

Asura Cryin'
An Asura Cryin' Variety CD has appeared in the listings. Character songs are likely, with the likeliest of likely candidates being Misao and Kanade, though anyone is fair game when it comes to character songs.

Basquash! and K-ON!
Why are these two grouped together? So far, they seem to be in a similar situation. No outright image songs, but both have had insert song singles announced. Basquash! has "Running On", by Eclipse and K-ON! has "Fuwafuwa Jikan", the song written by Mio in the manga.

Hayate no Gotoku!!
Now we're talking. Two character CDs (each with two songs apiece) have made their way onto the listings - one for Nagi, one for Hinagiku. Going by what the listings have said, there will be a total of eight of these, and Hayate has a large enough cast to make such a thing possible. Plus after the character songfest the first season was, this hardly comes as a surprise.

Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica Crimson S
The website for the show has already updated with information on this. Three character song singles, each with two characters. The first is Phoron and Renbart, the second is Eufinley and Corti, the third the Yugiri sisters. The same six that were on "Metamorphose" two years ago, except now split in three to obtain more money from the people.

Tayutama
Technically, the visual novel already covered the character song territory. The little mini album that came with the limited edition of the game - "Moment of Love" - had a song for all the haremettes. On the other hand, the show's being partly produced by 5pb., and they have a tendency for lots of character songs. This could go either way.

Natsu no Arashi!
A Natsu no Arashi! Character Song CD has appeared in the listings. This one can be added to the "confirmed" list. As well as added to the "stable time loop" list and the "SHAFT Madness" list.

Saki
Nothing's been formally announced, but with the show being produced by Lantis and having a good cast of voice actresses on hand, I'd say the possibility of such a thing is significantly higher than normal. Though even if nothing formally materializes, the ED single will include a duet by Saki and Nodoka.

Hatsukoi Limited
Already confirmed. Four singles - in order: Kei and Rika, Misaki and Meguru, Koyoi and Nao, Ayumi and Soako. I'm looking forward to these.

That's all the info I've acquired for now. Thank you, readers! May the music guide you.

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Zettai Karen Children Drama CDs EPS.1-3

Special ESPer team The Children, Limiter Release!

Ah, I've been looking forward to releasing these for a while. For those which I obtain on my own, it's a goal to be as good or better than my fellow releasers over in Japan. I think some of my best scans yet are on here. Character songs included on here are: a Taizou/Oboro duet, Chisato, Muscle Okama(?!), Mio (more Rie Kugimiya), Fujiko and a Naomi/Tanizaki duet.

Enjoy.

EPS.1st - LOVE & PEACE!!
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Kemeko Deluxe! Deluxe na CDs

Brought to you by Chavez and Pasolini.

The two bonus CDs for Kemeko have finally arrived! Each CD contains three dramas and two character songs. One by MM, one by Izumi and two by the Fumiko/Aoi duet. I was expecting something for Kurosaki or Haya myself (or maybe even Tamako), but the two halves of Sanpeita's love triangle are alright with me. In contrast to the OP and ED, these are serene and melodic. Also, good if you're a Haruka Tomatsu fan. She's going to be all over the place this season.

That said, MARVELOUS! And enjoy.

Deluxe na CD-01
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Akahori Gedou Hour Lovege Original Soundtrack + Character Song

Good? Evil?

Obscurity is an odd thing. It can grant people an odd pretentiousness, but it also incites a moe sort of feeling to give shows more love because they're so unnoticed. Sometimes they're that way for a reason, sometimes there's no reason at all. But the point of this is that the soundtrack/character song album to a show of such obscurity comes to light.

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Koihime Musou Haou Project

An exercise in punnery and inserting stars into song titles.

With Shin Koihime Musou starting this fall, there's no better time. Plus, I said I might get around to these someday. Today is that day. The Haou Project series covers most of the cast split up into kingdom-appropriate groups. No way there's going to be individual songs with this many characters. Since the anime and the game have the same voice cast, it makes these work for whatever medium.

So let's begin.

Shu - a.k.a. "Team Main Characters"
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Wei - a.k.a. "Team Drill-Hair Lesbian"
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Wu - a.k.a. "Team Runaway Loli"
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Toutaku - a.k.a. "Team Lu Bu"
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Do-M
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Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo Character Songs 2-3 - Itsuki & Honoka

In the center of the universe, rock with me!

These girls have built up quite a following on their own, and now both of them are released together. As with Akiha's, there's a Sound Cinema, solo version of the ED and a character song. Enjoy.

Itsuki
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Zettai Karen Children Character CD 7th-8th session

Where's the love for minor characters these days?

All things in due time, and when there's a noticeable gap in the music releases, someone has to fill it in. That's where I enter. The last two CDs in the Zettai Karen lineup (except for level 7, UNLIMITED and the Drama CDs, and I do have plans for the Drama CDs) featuring relatively minor characters, yet we love them anyway. Dr. Sakaki, Oboro and the Double Face all get to sing, plus two more short dramas are included.

Sakaki
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Chaos;Head Trigger 5-6

If there's one thing I learned from these CDs, it's that Sena doesn't wear a bra.

The last two Knights of Gradiale, and another series of CDs complete. Though the third Phantasm single has yet to surface. Hopefully soon. Long as we're on the subject of Chaos;Head music news here, there's going to be a Phantasm album being released in a month or two, as well as the soundtrack to the anime. So we're not quite done.

That said, enjoy.

Yua
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Sena
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Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo Character Song 1 - Akiha

Fun fact: MAKO, Akiha's seiyuu, played the maracas in BON-BON BLANCO. Witness here, an Alkazar

Akiha, lost without a purpose.
Akiha, the girl who leapt through space.
Akiha, the one who makes leopard's golden gun fire.
Akiha, the wavering dreamer.

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CODE-E & Mission-E OST

You wa SHOCK!

This is a very nice release, if a little on the big side. The complete OST to both CODE-E and Mission-E, as well as the only place to find CODE-E's ending theme by Yuuna Inamura (she once again shows up on the site), "Kimi Kara no Kiseki". About the only song that's not on here is the full size Halko Momoi version of "Feel so Easy!", but that one's easy to acquire.

That said, I wonder why no one's done a Toaru Majutsu no Index video about Misaka with "Koi wa Biri Biri SENSATION!". Too easy? Too punny? Regardless, enjoy.

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Joshikousei Girl's-High Character Song & Drama

If you came to this blog because of a search for "high school girls in panties", what the heck are you doing on my site?

Another rare release I'm glad to provide. Six songs, one for each of the lovable group of idiots, as well as six short dramas. Artists include Hitomi Nabatame, Mamiko Noto and Masumi Asano. This one took a lot of patience to get, but it was finally worth it.

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[Gantai-chan] HANAJI (Limited Edition) Scans

Scans are just as important as the CD they come with. Lyrics, nice cover art, etc. If the music has already assimilated itself well enough into the anime community, then there's no need for me to provide the full CD again. The music's the same across editions (except in some cases, but that's not what now is about.) So, "HANAJI"'s Limited Edition scans, black cover and all.

Thus, [Gantai-chan], the rare scans provider, is born.

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Chaos;Head Trigger 3-4

I had to go with Ayase here, because Kozupii's cover skirts a little close.

Character songs - a way for a fictional character to sing of what is in their heart, and in a way, one of these songs gives me good reason to philosophize. Phantasm's singles, in the world of the game/show, are Ayase singing as FES. Good for her underground public image, but this Trigger is not FES or Phantasm. It is Ayase Kishimoto, the real her. The her that Takumi came across and delusioned in a swimsuit. On that note, Kozupii's is also nice for her because she communicated only by thoughts for 90% of her screentime.

Onward, and enjoy!

Ayase
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Muteki Kanban Musume -Muteki na Character Song Shu-

January went by quickly, didn't it?

A strange assortment of singers and songs, but ultimately another good album to add to one's collection. Singers include Hitomi Nabatame, Nobuyuki Hiyama, Ami Koshimizu, Yuuichi Nakamura and MoJo. "Nya"s and Sentai teams alike are on this album. With that said, enjoy.

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State of the Character Songs Winter 2008/9

Four weeks into a new season, and that means it's time for an overview of what's to come for it music-wise. Change is in the air and music is booming over the loudspeakers as not only the two-cour shows come to an end, but the four-cours too. There's a decent amount to cover in this one post:

Akikan!: The chance of character songs seems unlikely, as the show is going the Go-onger route in numerous ending theme remixes. Much like the last time Nomiko did something like this (Magical Pokaan), the variance in endings often makes them come close to character songs as it is.

Minami-ke Okaeri: Already got a character song album with "Shunkashuutoujo!", so that's nicely covered.

Maria†Holic: Shaft shows stand a really good chance at getting character songs, and there's a well-established voice cast here too. While nothing has been formally announced yet, I wouldn't rule it out entirely.

Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo: This one is a definite "yes"! Three character song singles for Leopard's leading ladies - Akiha, Honoka and Itsuki - have already been confirmed by Lantis. This is just for the first half of the show, so the odds are there may be more. You can expect a news report from me when that time comes.

Asu no Yoichi!: Another one that's confirmed. Four singles, one for each of the Ikaruga sisters, have been confirmed. I certainly wouldn't mind if there was more (namely, character songs for Tsubasa and Angela), but even those four should provide a nice set of tunes.

Chrome Shelled Regios: There will be covers of the ED featuring the girls, but I'd place the chance of songs to be in the same middle ground of "I really have no information either way". However, for some shows from seasons past, I do have information, which takes us to the next section...

Past Shows, Future Songs

Toradora! Update: A character song album has been confirmed for release. Songs for at least Taiga, Minori and Ami are certain, but there's quite a lot of characters to work with. Looking forward to a tracklist for this one.

Kemeko Deluxe! Update: The Limited Edition DVDs appear to include remixes of the OP and ED, but there will be character songs. A series of "Deluxe CDs" has been confirmed for release, the first of which will feature a song by M.M. and a duet by Fumiko and Aoi-san. What the others will hold is something to look forward to.

Strike Witches Update: A series of five character albums was recently announced, covering the complete 501st. In order:

1. Yoshika and Mio
   
2. Sanya and Eila
   
3. Gertrude, Hartmann and Mina
   
4. Lynette, Perinne and Yoshika (again)
   
5. Charlotte and Francesca

Given the complete and utter success Strike Witches was, I'm glad to see these appearing.

Kanokon: What's this doing here? One thing gives me reason - 5pb.'s Kanokon Complete Song Collection (titled "Nice Body") will be released, and, besides all the character songs that were included with the DVD releases, there will be two new ones on there. The songs are by Haku (Sakakibara Yui) and Ten (Kitamura Eri), original characters made for the Kanokon SE game.

Kannagi Update: The fifth DVD will include all the songs sung in "Karaoke Senshi Mic Takako", which, given the character's personalities, fits them pretty nicely. Confirmed and ready.

Looking forward to everything on this list in the future, and the news of what will be.

Keep your eyes and ears open.

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Koi Koi 7 x 7

It goes without saying that my taste in anime is not bound to anything. Be the source a novel visual or light, manga or made up for TV, I'm willing to watch it as long as the combination of elements is right. I don't have guilty pleasures, because a feeling of guilt while watching something is rather bothersome. But Koi Koi 7 is probably one of my ultimate favorites, even with a total lack of substance.

It hits all the right elements. Cute girls, Sentai heroes and, in the manga (and a bit of that feeling carries to the anime), that idea that something dark, perhaps a little scary, is lurking beneath the surface. But I keep my soapboxing to a minimum as this is really about the music, and these six character albums are rare. Each one includes three songs and an instrumental piece. The full treatment is given to each of them — highest quality bitrate and scans included. So, let us begin.

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"Spring's flowers bloom in spring, autumn's flowers bloom in autumn."
First up is Yayoi Asuka (the pink-haired one). Tetsuro's on the cover too. Lucky guy, getting hitched like that. Yayoi's songs are "Colorful", "Angel Sign" and her single, "Yakusoku".

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"Despite this beauty, people still cry out for help!"
Next is probably my favorite of the girls, Akio Suzuka. Would-be Sentai heroine. Seen here in a lovely China dress. Akio's songs are "Ai wa Kono Te ga Mamoru no da", "Love is Power" and "A Champion of Peace". All of those have a very heroic slant to them, you have to admit.

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"The moon in the east and the sun in the west."
Next we come to Sakuya Kazamatsuri. Tomboy, gunslinger and not much shame when it comes to walking around the house. Fitting to her trigger-happy nature, seen here as a lady cop. Sakuya's songs include "Doushi Renai", "The Ice Picks of Love" and "Mirai Heart".

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"As long as there is evil in this world..."
Miyabi Tsukuyomi, seen here as a maid. She of the prehensile hair, shapeshifting and loved by girls everywhere. The right combo of aloof and suave. Miyabi's songs include "Ai no Hane", "Mure ni Kaerenai Tori" and "D-day".

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"Kindness alone will not be enough."
Hifumi Inokai is next. The group's resident Cute Bruiser, and as far as the albums go, nurse. Her songs include "Watashi to Midori no Katachi", "Cosmic Light" and "Vegetable Juice". If she sounds familiar, that's because it's Kimiko Koyama - currently known as Yukari Sendou.

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"Let the flower of love bloom!"
Finally, Otome Chouno. Oldest in age, youngest in looks. Seen here in some sort of Arabian dress. Her songs include "Miracle Moment", "Hitori Dake no Tokimeki" and "Puzzle". Incomprehensible? Not in the least.

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" Life is short, so fall in love! Together we are six, but we're called Koi Koi Seven! Even without the call, we have arrived!"
This last one is a surprise even to me. This is the complete song collection, "Paradise". Full versions of the OP and ED, the songs from the character song singles (including three that, out of my releases, can only be found here), and two songs that can be found only on here. "Pineapple Summer", a goofy song by the six main girls and - here's the big one - the other Yayoi's (aka Celonius28)'s song, "Lost Days". Sung by Nana Mizuki. So, yes, Celonius28's Song Images finally lives up to its name. And so, that wraps up this very long, yet very music-filled post.

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Penguin Musume Heart ED2

Pengy!

Much like the first ED, plenty of remixes of the theme. Also enough "na"s to make you think of Batman. Enjoy.

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Koharu Biyori Maniacs CDs 1-2

It's Meido Monday again!

Been quite a long time since the last Meido Monday, but another set of entries has arrived. These two CDs from Koharu Biyori have some more dramas (I've seen more dramas in my time running this site than I ever have) and two character songs apiece. Also some of the longest song titles I've ever seen in my time translating CDs.

Maniacs CD 1
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Tokimeki Memorial ~Only Love~ Character Singles Vol. 1-3

Between this, Dragonaut and Sky Girls, I think there's very little in Konami's anime music library left for me to release.

Three character singles for the lead girls of Tokimeki Memorial ~Only Love~. Perhaps the biggest name among them is Saki Fujia, also known as Yozakura Quartet's Ao and Maid Guy's Liz. I'm glad to release these, since, as with many singles, there are some songs that can only be found here.

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Sayuri
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Tsukasa
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Mina
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