There's a lot of shows to cover, so let's get this started. Also, Happy Halloween everybody!
Shinryaku!? Ika Musume
Ika has an album, Sanae a single, and the "I <3 Ika" album is also going to be released in December. A fair bit of stuff.
C3
Nothing yet.
WORKING'!!
The first season's character songs just finished being released, and there's nothing for the second season in the immediate future.
Majikoi
A mini album for the main heroines is go.
Horizon
Character song singles have been announced.
Tamayura ~hitotose~
A vocal album.
Maken-ki!
Nothing for now, but the ED is being covered in different combinations by almost the entire main cast.
BokuTomo
Character songs with the DVDs/Blu-Rays.
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10/29/2011
10/20/2011
R-15 Character Song Albums
The song doesn't have anything explicit, but it uses a lot of euphemisms.
R-15, the show that proved sex sells, but was also a character study on the nature of genius, living up to expectations, and being comfortable with your own talents. However, I'm here to provide you character songs. I don't need to say who's singing on each album - the characters do a fine enough job of that.
Each album includes either the OP or ED, both in TV size and sung by the quartet on the album, the eyecatch music, four character songs, plus those four songs in instrumental and karaoke versions.
Utae's song was actually used in the show, as her hit single. All the rest weren't, but still fit their characters' selves very well. Note that, except for Taketo and Tsukuru, this is the first time singing solo for these voice actresses. Best of luck to them in the future.
Enjoy!
MAJIYABA - Taketo, Fukune, Ritsu, Ran
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HIRAMEKI - Utae, Raika, Katsuyo, Tsukuru
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8/09/2011
Softenni Character Song + Drama Album
The Legend of Shiratama Middle School Unabridged
Okay, so Yayoi technically joined after the field trip arc. But this is a Drama CD, its relation to Softenni canon is a little nebulous. What I'm here for, though, is the character songs. They're lively, they're energetic, they're more than a little ridiculous. And every major character gets one, even Yayoi/Uzuki, even though she joined the club a little late in the show's run.
This is what I made this blog for. Support for the underdogs. Enjoy.
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8/05/2011
State of the Character Songs Summer 2011
There's a lot of ground to cover. We're roughly a month into the new season, so let's get this started.
RO-KYU-BU!
Each of the five girls has a character single on the way, featuring an original song and a solo version of the OP.
Kamimemo
Two character songs have been announced, more might possibly follow.
Uta no Prince Sama
It's a show about music, it would be weirder if it didn't. But, yes, it does. Looks like the main characters all get a single.
Sacred Seven
An album for the maids has already released, with two CDs, each containing two songs apiece, on the way, covering other characters. The first CD has Alma and Ruri. There might be more, but not much is listed yet.
Nuraihyon
Yes, more are on the way.
Croisee
A drama/character song CD has already been announced, so it'll have one song at least.
Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angel
Not likely at this point, though the franchise already has a fair amount of music built up over the years.
Yuru-Yuri
Yes! All eight main characters, in the Amusement Club and the Student Council, plus Mirakurun, are getting their own character singles. Notably, the Amusement Club's work in their leitmotifs you hear during the eycatches.
Kamisama Dolls
A drama/character CD or two has been announced for this show as well. Really, there are very few shows that don't have one this season.
The iDOLM@STER
This one's tricky. Technically, the iM@S franchise already has several gigabytes worth of songs released, that are being used in the show. As it turns out, those songs will be compiled onto albums released throughout the year, making it much easier on people who started with the anime. They're still not exactly "new" songs though.
Mayo Chiki!
A character song album is on the way, covering the major characters. (The female ones, at least.) Standard form here.
BakaTest Ni!
A single for Hideyoshi, two character singles that revolve more around concepts than characters, and an "Akihisa Harem CD" are all on the way, as well as whatever milktub's doing. None of them is a standard character song album like the first season, but the show has no shortage of music.
Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi
Two albums with three songs apiece, collectively covering pretty much all the major characters.
Nekogami Yaoyorozu
Three albums with two songs apiece (though the final volume is for three characters), covering nearly everybody as well.
R-15
Two albums (team MAJIYABA and team HIRAMEKI), each with songs from four characters. This includes the protagonist and his best friend, a rarity for shows of its genre. Also, Ran is on the first CD. Make of that what you will.
Manyuu Hikenchou
Not likely to get character songs at this point, though I wouldn't rule out the possibility entirely.
Bibliotheca Mystica de Dantalian
Also unlikely, just from the tone of the show.
Odds and Ends
Nichijou has character songs announced for Sasahara and Misato, one for the Last Five People, and a "Mai Pace" CD. Strike Witches 2 continues to have its character songs delayed, but they're on the way. Denpa Onna's included with the DVD character songs were pushed back. Milky Holmes has a third album for sale.
Read more!
RO-KYU-BU!
Each of the five girls has a character single on the way, featuring an original song and a solo version of the OP.
Kamimemo
Two character songs have been announced, more might possibly follow.
Uta no Prince Sama
It's a show about music, it would be weirder if it didn't. But, yes, it does. Looks like the main characters all get a single.
Sacred Seven
An album for the maids has already released, with two CDs, each containing two songs apiece, on the way, covering other characters. The first CD has Alma and Ruri. There might be more, but not much is listed yet.
Nuraihyon
Yes, more are on the way.
Croisee
A drama/character song CD has already been announced, so it'll have one song at least.
Kaitou Tenshi Twin Angel
Not likely at this point, though the franchise already has a fair amount of music built up over the years.
Yuru-Yuri
Yes! All eight main characters, in the Amusement Club and the Student Council, plus Mirakurun, are getting their own character singles. Notably, the Amusement Club's work in their leitmotifs you hear during the eycatches.
Kamisama Dolls
A drama/character CD or two has been announced for this show as well. Really, there are very few shows that don't have one this season.
The iDOLM@STER
This one's tricky. Technically, the iM@S franchise already has several gigabytes worth of songs released, that are being used in the show. As it turns out, those songs will be compiled onto albums released throughout the year, making it much easier on people who started with the anime. They're still not exactly "new" songs though.
Mayo Chiki!
A character song album is on the way, covering the major characters. (The female ones, at least.) Standard form here.
BakaTest Ni!
A single for Hideyoshi, two character singles that revolve more around concepts than characters, and an "Akihisa Harem CD" are all on the way, as well as whatever milktub's doing. None of them is a standard character song album like the first season, but the show has no shortage of music.
Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi
Two albums with three songs apiece, collectively covering pretty much all the major characters.
Nekogami Yaoyorozu
Three albums with two songs apiece (though the final volume is for three characters), covering nearly everybody as well.
R-15
Two albums (team MAJIYABA and team HIRAMEKI), each with songs from four characters. This includes the protagonist and his best friend, a rarity for shows of its genre. Also, Ran is on the first CD. Make of that what you will.
Manyuu Hikenchou
Not likely to get character songs at this point, though I wouldn't rule out the possibility entirely.
Bibliotheca Mystica de Dantalian
Also unlikely, just from the tone of the show.
Odds and Ends
Nichijou has character songs announced for Sasahara and Misato, one for the Last Five People, and a "Mai Pace" CD. Strike Witches 2 continues to have its character songs delayed, but they're on the way. Denpa Onna's included with the DVD character songs were pushed back. Milky Holmes has a third album for sale.
Read more!
5/21/2011
Kouji Kumeta Double Feature
In despair, life can be pretty good.
The new anime is old, and the old series is the new one. A reversal worthy of being called a moebius. I did say this blog had no problem with covering Tokusatsu, and it looks like now is as good a time as any to prove that. Two releases, released in tandem, are below.
Zetsubou Densetsu Episode 1
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Katte ni Kaizou Shite Mo Ii ze
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5/05/2011
State of the Character Songs Spring 2011
Let's get this started.
Dog Days
Not looking likely, but there's a slim possibility.
Tiger & Bunny
A song for Blue Rose has been announced. Might be the only song.
Hana-saku Iroha
Image song albums have been announced, but might be closer in concept to a concept album than a character song album. Not that the possibility is ruled out.
Oretsuba
With the Blu-Rays.
Sengoku Otome
One CD, two group songs, already confirmed.
Steins;Gate
DVDs will have bonus music, but the game already had its fair share of songs released.
Sket Dance
Nothing stated, but the chances are likely.
A Channel
It's already got a boatload of insert songs that will come with the DVDs. No need to speculate further.
Maria Holic
Yes, with the DVDs.
Softenni
Yes.
Sekaiichi Hatsukoi
Yes.
Pretty Rhythmn
Quite a few insert songs are on the way. So, also yes.
Astarotte
Yes.
Hoshizora he Kakaruhashi
Yes, in the form of an album.
Kaminomi II
Already confirmed, yes. For the main heroines and Haqua.
Qwaser II
Very likely after the last season got one. Plus, it's under Lantis.
Aria the Scarlet Ammo
With the DVDs.
Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko
Same as Aria
Odds and Ends
Gosick has a CD coming out, Madoka has its DVD releases on the way, Ika Musume has at least three more CDs announced since we last checked in, and WORKING!! has a full set of songs about to be released.
Read more!
Dog Days
Not looking likely, but there's a slim possibility.
Tiger & Bunny
A song for Blue Rose has been announced. Might be the only song.
Hana-saku Iroha
Image song albums have been announced, but might be closer in concept to a concept album than a character song album. Not that the possibility is ruled out.
Oretsuba
With the Blu-Rays.
Sengoku Otome
One CD, two group songs, already confirmed.
Steins;Gate
DVDs will have bonus music, but the game already had its fair share of songs released.
Sket Dance
Nothing stated, but the chances are likely.
A Channel
It's already got a boatload of insert songs that will come with the DVDs. No need to speculate further.
Maria Holic
Yes, with the DVDs.
Softenni
Yes.
Sekaiichi Hatsukoi
Yes.
Pretty Rhythmn
Quite a few insert songs are on the way. So, also yes.
Astarotte
Yes.
Hoshizora he Kakaruhashi
Yes, in the form of an album.
Kaminomi II
Already confirmed, yes. For the main heroines and Haqua.
Qwaser II
Very likely after the last season got one. Plus, it's under Lantis.
Aria the Scarlet Ammo
With the DVDs.
Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko
Same as Aria
Odds and Ends
Gosick has a CD coming out, Madoka has its DVD releases on the way, Ika Musume has at least three more CDs announced since we last checked in, and WORKING!! has a full set of songs about to be released.
Read more!
3/01/2011
Celonius28 Lyrics Special - "Day alternates with night"
"Kimi ga Kureta Yume" only covered the first two books of the trilogy (NSFW). Raccoon Factory (feat.mao.nyanko) released another song (last month in fact), covering the last leg of the trilogy. The usual warnings apply.
Yui Hirasawa's That Is It may be depressing, but there is a ray of hope within it. Consider this song a journey through that. The lyrics come from the video, the images in the video from Takotuboya (NSFW) and the transcriptions and translations are done by me.
Note that in this song, there are English segments with Japanese translations. I translated both, as the meaning in them may slightly differ.
Download the Song (160kbps)
Day alternates with night - Kanji
光が射す方角には
必ずあなたが居たんだ
その背中を掴みたくて
がむしゃらに走ってた
いつも…
伝えたい気持ちがあるのに 物足りない簡単な言葉へ
落ち着いてしまう
格好悪い私を 優しく不器用に
気づかないフリをして 抱きしめてくれたね
You Won't stop. （いつだってあなたは立ち止まってくれない）
I know that to go on, （私が自力で進むには）
I'll must break you, my all habits. （あなたを断ち切らないと駄目なんだ）
望んじゃ、いけない。
手のひらの憧れは 憧れのままに
傾いた天秤がささやく
『もうすぐ時間切れだ』って
迫る闇が肩を叩く
『前を見て生きてみろ』って
呆れられた あの頃
だけど…
現実を受け入れるほど 涙がこぼれて止まらない
諦めたく、ないよ。
過ぎた夢でもいい 偽りでもいいから。
間違いでもあと少し、このままでいさせて…！
Yes, I know... (本当は判ってるんだ）
「I'm ashamed, foolishness.」 (残念だってこと。 恥ずかしい人間だってこと。）
「...Please put an end to my life.」 （お願いたから私にトドメをさしてよ）
何度も叫んだ
こお世界に身を投げれば どんあに楽か
鈍色（にびいろ）の空を見つめる
傷ついて 折れないように
笑って咲く花になろう
振り向いてもらえる その日まで
I say hello... hello...
You Won't stop. （いつだってあなたは立ち止まってくれない）
I know that to go on, （私が自力で進むには）
I'll must break you, my all habits. （あなたを断ち切らないと駄目なんだ）
Prodigies only live twice. （天才は二度死ぬ）
That's why I think... (だから…）
Seize the "days" and "precious ways" (大切な今を精一杯生きと思う）
It's time to say goodbye for me. (自分へ旅立ちの日を告げるんだ）
永久にアオく
這い上がってみせるよ ここから何度でも
輝きは繰り返す
あなたと約束した場所で…
--- Day alternates with night... (朝と夜が交互に来る）
Day alternates with night - English
The direction the light shone in
You were standing there
I wanted to grab onto your back
And started running recklessly
Always...
There are feelings I'd like to convey that words can't describe
I calm down
I'm uncool, kind but unskilled
Pretend not to notice it and give me a hug
You Won't stop. (You are always stopping me.)
I know that to go on, (If I'm going to advance by myself)
I'll must break you, my all habits (It's no good unless I break our ties)
I hope that doesn't happen.
As long as this admiration is in the palm of my hand
My declining options softly whisper.
"My time will be up soon."
The approaching darkness taps me on the shoulder.
"Look ahead and live."
Those days shocked me
But...
I accept this reality, my tears cannot stop
I'm not going to give up.
I can dream too, even if it's a lie
Even if I make some more small mistakes, let me stay as I am!
Yes, I know... (I am aware)
I'm ashamed, foolishness. (It's disappointing, I'm embarassed.)
...Please put an end to my life. (Please get me out of this.)
I've cried out many times.
I've given up on this world, what kind of comfort is there?
Looking up at the dark gray sky
I'm hurt, but I'm not going to give in
I'll laugh and become a blooming flower
Until that day when you turn around and
I'll say hello... hello...
You Won't stop. (You are always stopping me.)
I know that to go on, (If I'm going to advance by myself)
I'll must break you, my all habits (It's no good unless I break our ties)
Prodigies only live twice. (Geniuses only die twice.)
That's why I think... (So I...)
Seize the "days" and "precious ways" (I'll live to the best of my ability in this precious time)
It's time to say goodbye for me (I say to myself on the day I leave this behind)
I'll always be inexperienced
I'll crawl out of here many times
And shine again and again
In that place we promised...
--- Day alternates with night... (Day alternates with night)
Read more!
Yui Hirasawa's That Is It may be depressing, but there is a ray of hope within it. Consider this song a journey through that. The lyrics come from the video, the images in the video from Takotuboya (NSFW) and the transcriptions and translations are done by me.
Note that in this song, there are English segments with Japanese translations. I translated both, as the meaning in them may slightly differ.
Download the Song (160kbps)
Day alternates with night - Kanji
光が射す方角には
必ずあなたが居たんだ
その背中を掴みたくて
がむしゃらに走ってた
いつも…
伝えたい気持ちがあるのに 物足りない簡単な言葉へ
落ち着いてしまう
格好悪い私を 優しく不器用に
気づかないフリをして 抱きしめてくれたね
You Won't stop. （いつだってあなたは立ち止まってくれない）
I know that to go on, （私が自力で進むには）
I'll must break you, my all habits. （あなたを断ち切らないと駄目なんだ）
望んじゃ、いけない。
手のひらの憧れは 憧れのままに
傾いた天秤がささやく
『もうすぐ時間切れだ』って
迫る闇が肩を叩く
『前を見て生きてみろ』って
呆れられた あの頃
だけど…
現実を受け入れるほど 涙がこぼれて止まらない
諦めたく、ないよ。
過ぎた夢でもいい 偽りでもいいから。
間違いでもあと少し、このままでいさせて…！
Yes, I know... (本当は判ってるんだ）
「I'm ashamed, foolishness.」 (残念だってこと。 恥ずかしい人間だってこと。）
「...Please put an end to my life.」 （お願いたから私にトドメをさしてよ）
何度も叫んだ
こお世界に身を投げれば どんあに楽か
鈍色（にびいろ）の空を見つめる
傷ついて 折れないように
笑って咲く花になろう
振り向いてもらえる その日まで
I say hello... hello...
You Won't stop. （いつだってあなたは立ち止まってくれない）
I know that to go on, （私が自力で進むには）
I'll must break you, my all habits. （あなたを断ち切らないと駄目なんだ）
Prodigies only live twice. （天才は二度死ぬ）
That's why I think... (だから…）
Seize the "days" and "precious ways" (大切な今を精一杯生きと思う）
It's time to say goodbye for me. (自分へ旅立ちの日を告げるんだ）
永久にアオく
這い上がってみせるよ ここから何度でも
輝きは繰り返す
あなたと約束した場所で…
--- Day alternates with night... (朝と夜が交互に来る）
Day alternates with night - English
The direction the light shone in
You were standing there
I wanted to grab onto your back
And started running recklessly
Always...
There are feelings I'd like to convey that words can't describe
I calm down
I'm uncool, kind but unskilled
Pretend not to notice it and give me a hug
You Won't stop. (You are always stopping me.)
I know that to go on, (If I'm going to advance by myself)
I'll must break you, my all habits (It's no good unless I break our ties)
I hope that doesn't happen.
As long as this admiration is in the palm of my hand
My declining options softly whisper.
"My time will be up soon."
The approaching darkness taps me on the shoulder.
"Look ahead and live."
Those days shocked me
But...
I accept this reality, my tears cannot stop
I'm not going to give up.
I can dream too, even if it's a lie
Even if I make some more small mistakes, let me stay as I am!
Yes, I know... (I am aware)
I'm ashamed, foolishness. (It's disappointing, I'm embarassed.)
...Please put an end to my life. (Please get me out of this.)
I've cried out many times.
I've given up on this world, what kind of comfort is there?
Looking up at the dark gray sky
I'm hurt, but I'm not going to give in
I'll laugh and become a blooming flower
Until that day when you turn around and
I'll say hello... hello...
You Won't stop. (You are always stopping me.)
I know that to go on, (If I'm going to advance by myself)
I'll must break you, my all habits (It's no good unless I break our ties)
Prodigies only live twice. (Geniuses only die twice.)
That's why I think... (So I...)
Seize the "days" and "precious ways" (I'll live to the best of my ability in this precious time)
It's time to say goodbye for me (I say to myself on the day I leave this behind)
I'll always be inexperienced
I'll crawl out of here many times
And shine again and again
In that place we promised...
--- Day alternates with night... (Day alternates with night)
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Celonius28 Lyrics Special - "Kimi ga Kureta Yume"
There is something you do not know about me, readers. Okay, there are many things you don't know about me. But one of those things is that the Takotsuboya K-ON! Trilogy deeply impacted me, as it has many. As this is a music blog, it impacted others too. A group called Racooon Factory has made some original music, two songs relating to this trilogy, that I wished to share with you.
Be warned. Like the trilogy (NSFW), the lyrics may leave you feeling sad for a while.
I transcribed these from their video. All credit goes to them for creating the video, and to Takotuboya (NSFW) for creating the doujin that made the video possible.
I am not a professional translator. Or even a semi-professional translator. Just one very ambitious dude.
Download the Song (192kbs)
君がくれた夢 (Kimi ga Kureta Yume; The Dream You Gave Me) - Kanji
…教えて。
届かない 夢なんか 見なければ
今頃 うまくやれたかな？
最後の "さようなら" から 指折り数えて、
いくつ経つんだろう？
やさしく 頷いて
励ましてくれた 笑顔が
何事もなかったように、空へと
旅立って行く
ゼロからの 繰り返し
心の片隅で 誰を思う？
当たり前の 日常さえ
こんなにも難しいなんて。
君の声が、君の場所が、
僕らの胸を 満たしていた。
『社会の歯車に噛み合わせているよりも、
これくらいの身分が丁度いい。』
そう言い残して、消えた。
小さな幸せすら、掴めない。
無駄に流れて過ぎる 時間と距離
追いかけても、 追いついても、
私だけがひとりぼっちで。
君の声が、君の場所が、
僕らの胸を 締め付けてく。
望んだシナリオは見向きもされず
用意された道をゆっくり歩くだけの日々
何一つ目立たないまま死んで行く
いつになったら 自分の輝く順番が回ってくるの？
…ねぇ、教えて。
目を覚まして。
もしもあなたが生きてたなら
この孤独に 痩せた日々に
どう向き合って戦うんだろう？
君の夢が、 君の歌が、
君の声が、 君の場所が、
僕らの明日を 繋いで行く
ゆっくりと
動き出した 心の奥で
あなたは生きる
みんなと
一緒に．．．。
The Dream You Gave Me - English
...Please tell me.
I need to know if you haven't reached your dream
Have you done well all this time?
Counting from our last "good-byes"
How much time do you think has gone by?
Those encouraging smiles
Gently nod to the sky
As if nothing had happened
And we set off on a journey, starting from zero again
Who remains in the corner of my heart?
These normal everydays
Are very difficult.
Your voice, your place
Satisfies our hearts.
"I'd like to be here,
not grinding with the gears of society."
Left those words behind, and vanished.
Yet I can't find even a little bit of happiness.
Drifting uselessly through time and distance
I chase it, catch it.
Yet only I am left alone.
Your voice, your place
Tightens our chests.
The scenario I'd hoped for isn't looking around
Walking slowly down the road I prepared
I'm going to die without standing out
When will my turn to shine come around?
...Hey, please let me know.
Please wake up.
If only you were still alive.
How will we ever get to fight face to face
In these lonely, empty days?
Your dreams, your song
Your voice, your place
Slowly connect us
To tomorrow
Something has begun to move
You still live inside my heart
With everyone....
Read more!
Be warned. Like the trilogy (NSFW), the lyrics may leave you feeling sad for a while.
I transcribed these from their video. All credit goes to them for creating the video, and to Takotuboya (NSFW) for creating the doujin that made the video possible.
I am not a professional translator. Or even a semi-professional translator. Just one very ambitious dude.
Download the Song (192kbs)
君がくれた夢 (Kimi ga Kureta Yume; The Dream You Gave Me) - Kanji
…教えて。
届かない 夢なんか 見なければ
今頃 うまくやれたかな？
最後の "さようなら" から 指折り数えて、
いくつ経つんだろう？
やさしく 頷いて
励ましてくれた 笑顔が
何事もなかったように、空へと
旅立って行く
ゼロからの 繰り返し
心の片隅で 誰を思う？
当たり前の 日常さえ
こんなにも難しいなんて。
君の声が、君の場所が、
僕らの胸を 満たしていた。
『社会の歯車に噛み合わせているよりも、
これくらいの身分が丁度いい。』
そう言い残して、消えた。
小さな幸せすら、掴めない。
無駄に流れて過ぎる 時間と距離
追いかけても、 追いついても、
私だけがひとりぼっちで。
君の声が、君の場所が、
僕らの胸を 締め付けてく。
望んだシナリオは見向きもされず
用意された道をゆっくり歩くだけの日々
何一つ目立たないまま死んで行く
いつになったら 自分の輝く順番が回ってくるの？
…ねぇ、教えて。
目を覚まして。
もしもあなたが生きてたなら
この孤独に 痩せた日々に
どう向き合って戦うんだろう？
君の夢が、 君の歌が、
君の声が、 君の場所が、
僕らの明日を 繋いで行く
ゆっくりと
動き出した 心の奥で
あなたは生きる
みんなと
一緒に．．．。
The Dream You Gave Me - English
...Please tell me.
I need to know if you haven't reached your dream
Have you done well all this time?
Counting from our last "good-byes"
How much time do you think has gone by?
Those encouraging smiles
Gently nod to the sky
As if nothing had happened
And we set off on a journey, starting from zero again
Who remains in the corner of my heart?
These normal everydays
Are very difficult.
Your voice, your place
Satisfies our hearts.
"I'd like to be here,
not grinding with the gears of society."
Left those words behind, and vanished.
Yet I can't find even a little bit of happiness.
Drifting uselessly through time and distance
I chase it, catch it.
Yet only I am left alone.
Your voice, your place
Tightens our chests.
The scenario I'd hoped for isn't looking around
Walking slowly down the road I prepared
I'm going to die without standing out
When will my turn to shine come around?
...Hey, please let me know.
Please wake up.
If only you were still alive.
How will we ever get to fight face to face
In these lonely, empty days?
Your dreams, your song
Your voice, your place
Slowly connect us
To tomorrow
Something has begun to move
You still live inside my heart
With everyone....
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2/09/2011
STEINS;GATE Audio Series Laboratory Member 001~008
"I hate time travel logic."
5pb. and Nitro+, I owe them quite a lot. Their blending of visual novel archetypes and science/paranormal mysteries has had a small but noticeable influence on my taste, and I have no doubt it's affected the rest of you. Steins;Gate will be getting an anime soon, but unlike Chaos;Head, this time the character songs are released before the anime. All eight are here, featuring voice actors new and old, including both the songs and the CD-Extra goodies, like wallpapers and such. Scans for all are included, because we here at Celonius28 (now) value having the complete package, which includes the package.
Enjoy!
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1/31/2011
State of the Character Songs Winter 2011
It's that time of year again.
While Celonius28's output has been much less numerically since we started, becoming a news resource is an equally important goal. Plus, there might be a few surprises in the future. Now, as this is a winter season, the amount of shows isn't as much, but here's what's on the lineup.
Rio -Rainbow Gate!-
For the Rio Super Carnival game, there already were character songs for several major characters. No idea if the anime will produce something new, though given that Rainbow Gate's website treats Super Carnival as being the character songs, it's unlikely, but still possible. It's all the same voice cast anyhow.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Will have character songs with the limited edition DVDs. Madoka is first up, with the rest of the main cast likely to follow. Whether they're dead or alive doesn't matter.
Infinite Stratos
Also has character songs listed for the DVDs. These might simply be solo versions of "SUPER STREAM", but some sort of character song is going to be included with them. Look for more detail closer to the DVD release date.
Yumekui Merry
It already has one release, with four more character songs planned, none of them Merry herself. Having one of them be Yumeji is a nice choice on the part of the creators.
Mitsudomoe Zouryouchuu!
Mitsudomoe's already had a boatload of songs released for its first season, so unless more are suddenly announced for the second, it's unlikely. The Gachiranger single was a pleasant surprise, though.
Onii-chan no Koto Nanka Zenzen Suki Janain Dakara ne!!
A character song album has been announced for this long-titled show. More details to come.
Dragon Crisis!
A character song album has also been announced.
Kore wa Zombie desu ka?
Nothing's been announced, but the possibility is there, just somewhat unlikely. flying Dog isn't one for character songs for its shows, barring a few select occasions.
The Rest
Knowing the genres of the other shows and who's releasing them, the chance of character songs is looking relatively low, given that character songs in general tend to gravitate towards the more hardcore nerd type shows. However, Fairy Tail has had a character song album announced recently, and SoraOto forte will have its album releasing soon.
Keep an eye on the Twitter!
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While Celonius28's output has been much less numerically since we started, becoming a news resource is an equally important goal. Plus, there might be a few surprises in the future. Now, as this is a winter season, the amount of shows isn't as much, but here's what's on the lineup.
Rio -Rainbow Gate!-
For the Rio Super Carnival game, there already were character songs for several major characters. No idea if the anime will produce something new, though given that Rainbow Gate's website treats Super Carnival as being the character songs, it's unlikely, but still possible. It's all the same voice cast anyhow.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Will have character songs with the limited edition DVDs. Madoka is first up, with the rest of the main cast likely to follow. Whether they're dead or alive doesn't matter.
Infinite Stratos
Also has character songs listed for the DVDs. These might simply be solo versions of "SUPER STREAM", but some sort of character song is going to be included with them. Look for more detail closer to the DVD release date.
Yumekui Merry
It already has one release, with four more character songs planned, none of them Merry herself. Having one of them be Yumeji is a nice choice on the part of the creators.
Mitsudomoe Zouryouchuu!
Mitsudomoe's already had a boatload of songs released for its first season, so unless more are suddenly announced for the second, it's unlikely. The Gachiranger single was a pleasant surprise, though.
Onii-chan no Koto Nanka Zenzen Suki Janain Dakara ne!!
A character song album has been announced for this long-titled show. More details to come.
Dragon Crisis!
A character song album has also been announced.
Kore wa Zombie desu ka?
Nothing's been announced, but the possibility is there, just somewhat unlikely. flying Dog isn't one for character songs for its shows, barring a few select occasions.
The Rest
Knowing the genres of the other shows and who's releasing them, the chance of character songs is looking relatively low, given that character songs in general tend to gravitate towards the more hardcore nerd type shows. However, Fairy Tail has had a character song album announced recently, and SoraOto forte will have its album releasing soon.
Keep an eye on the Twitter!
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12/06/2010
fortissimo//Akkord:Bsusvier Vocal Mini Album
The other, somewhat larger half of "future gazer".
Everything I do - this blog, these purchases, my interest in this game - is musically motivated. Yousei Teikoku's opening "Asgard" is really nice, and if you downloaded "future gazer", the Railgun OVA's OP, you obtained the game's other OP as a B-side. Time to complete that collection. Included here are the first OP, three insert songs and the ED. Enjoy.
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10/24/2010
State of the Character Songs Fall 2010
Greetings, fellow readers. Another season is upon us, and that means it's time for another round of character song guesswork. Let's get this party started.
Sora no Otoshimomo forte
Highly likely. The first season already had a set, and Columbia often releases character song albums for their series. There's also the "Sora no Shoujoutai" CD releases of old songs (a lot of covers lately), but those are in sort of a grey area.
Fortune Arterial ~Akai Yakusoku~
Two character song albums were already released for the game, so the chance of songs for the anime is slim. Still within the realm of possibility, but slim.
MM!
Already has a release confirmed. A Mio Isurugi character song album, featuring songs by Ayana Taketatsu. You're going to be seeing a lot of her this season. If there's more than the Mio CD, I'll let you know, but that's all for now.
OreImo
Character songs are looking unlikely, though the girls of the show are getting a chance to sing the various ED themes, which will be included with the DVD releases only.
Hyakkaryouran Samurai Girls
Already has a character song album confirmed, like many Lantis shows this season. At least the main three (Yukimura, Jubei, Sen) will sing on it, along with a few others. The show's got a pretty wide selection of voice actors.
Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge
Nothing formally confirmed, but I'm expecting there to be a soundtrack/character song release once the show closes off. Maria's song needs to be somewhere, and where Maria's song is, songs for the others may well follow.
Yosuga no Sora
Unlikely, but it's under Starchild. Time will tell.
Otome Youkai Zakuro
There are AsoIku like collection of different EDs, but no character songs confirmed yet. It could still happen, though. Lantis and all.
Shinryaku! Ika Musume
Ika's going to be getting a character album all to herself ~de geso. Hisako Kanemoto hasn't sung much before, so this should be interesting.
Motto To Love Ru
Four character song albums confirmed so far, in pairs. Lala/Haruna, Mikan/Yami, Nana/Momo and Yui/Oshizu. As that doesn't even scratch the surface of the cast, there may be more. Keep your eyes open for more info.
Kaminomi
Already confirmed. If there's a major female character in this show, she will sing. There will also be a group version of "Koi no Shirushi" released later in the year. Though each girl has their individual version, it is best expressed as a group song.
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes
A mini album containing insert songs for the game and anime has been confirmed. The four girls, Kokoro and Arsene will sing, at least. This will likely be the only character song release, so enjoy.
SoreMachi
Under flyingDog, so relatively unlikely, but within the realm of possible. Unsure if it would be cover songs, though. Shaft loves the hell out of those lately.
Toaru Majutsu no Index II
Nothing formally announced, but I'm expecting at least three, maybe four, Archives covering some of the new characters introduced this season, and some of the old ones from last season. Orsola, Agnese, maybe a few others? It's almost a given they'll appear.
Odds and Ends
Amagami SS has had a proper character song album confirmed. Mitsudomoe has at least four more releases on the way. Strike Witches 2 has been pushed back to December.
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Sora no Otoshimomo forte
Highly likely. The first season already had a set, and Columbia often releases character song albums for their series. There's also the "Sora no Shoujoutai" CD releases of old songs (a lot of covers lately), but those are in sort of a grey area.
Fortune Arterial ~Akai Yakusoku~
Two character song albums were already released for the game, so the chance of songs for the anime is slim. Still within the realm of possibility, but slim.
MM!
Already has a release confirmed. A Mio Isurugi character song album, featuring songs by Ayana Taketatsu. You're going to be seeing a lot of her this season. If there's more than the Mio CD, I'll let you know, but that's all for now.
OreImo
Character songs are looking unlikely, though the girls of the show are getting a chance to sing the various ED themes, which will be included with the DVD releases only.
Hyakkaryouran Samurai Girls
Already has a character song album confirmed, like many Lantis shows this season. At least the main three (Yukimura, Jubei, Sen) will sing on it, along with a few others. The show's got a pretty wide selection of voice actors.
Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge
Nothing formally confirmed, but I'm expecting there to be a soundtrack/character song release once the show closes off. Maria's song needs to be somewhere, and where Maria's song is, songs for the others may well follow.
Yosuga no Sora
Unlikely, but it's under Starchild. Time will tell.
Otome Youkai Zakuro
There are AsoIku like collection of different EDs, but no character songs confirmed yet. It could still happen, though. Lantis and all.
Shinryaku! Ika Musume
Ika's going to be getting a character album all to herself ~de geso. Hisako Kanemoto hasn't sung much before, so this should be interesting.
Motto To Love Ru
Four character song albums confirmed so far, in pairs. Lala/Haruna, Mikan/Yami, Nana/Momo and Yui/Oshizu. As that doesn't even scratch the surface of the cast, there may be more. Keep your eyes open for more info.
Kaminomi
Already confirmed. If there's a major female character in this show, she will sing. There will also be a group version of "Koi no Shirushi" released later in the year. Though each girl has their individual version, it is best expressed as a group song.
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes
A mini album containing insert songs for the game and anime has been confirmed. The four girls, Kokoro and Arsene will sing, at least. This will likely be the only character song release, so enjoy.
SoreMachi
Under flyingDog, so relatively unlikely, but within the realm of possible. Unsure if it would be cover songs, though. Shaft loves the hell out of those lately.
Toaru Majutsu no Index II
Nothing formally announced, but I'm expecting at least three, maybe four, Archives covering some of the new characters introduced this season, and some of the old ones from last season. Orsola, Agnese, maybe a few others? It's almost a given they'll appear.
Odds and Ends
Amagami SS has had a proper character song album confirmed. Mitsudomoe has at least four more releases on the way. Strike Witches 2 has been pushed back to December.
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9/30/2010
Mitsudomoe Web Radio OP ED
How Yabecchi got into this situation is best left to the imagination.
The Web Radio. One of the most universal forms of information and stories that most fans don't really listen to. Nonetheless, they remain a source for music in the anime world. Mitsudomoe's radio single has the OP (sung by the triplets) and the ED (sung by Yabecchi and Futaba). To watchers of the show, you may have heard the ED on the TV in the final broadcast episode and were wondering where to get it. The answer - here.
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8/11/2010
Shin Koihime Musou Character Vocal Album
A tale of battle and friendship, told in song.
Ah, we return once more to Koihime. There's very little from this show I haven't released at this point. And where there's character songs, there's me. Ten songs are on here, and while not the whole cast gets to sing (there's far too many for one album), a good selection of characters appears. Who sings was posted in the Twitter feed some time ago. Enjoy!
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7/31/2010
State of the Character Songs Summer 2010
Today is the future. Thus, tomorrow will be even more of the future. Simulcasts are at an all time high, character songs are still pretty consistently being released. Now that we're about a month into the summer of '10, time to figure out who will sing what.
Notice
For newcomers, I mostly tend to cover the possibility of character songs from shows I watch. As it turns out, most of the shows I watch have the possibility of character songs, while those that I don't usually don't. However, if one that I'm not does have songs, I will at least give it a nod at the end.
Ookami-san
A character song album has been announced. Not sure who's going to sing on it, but the Otogi Bank alone has a sizable female cast, not counting outliers like Himeno, Mimi, etc. It releases after the series has aired, so it may be a while before more info is available.
Amagami SS
Going the Akane-iro route here and packaging character songs with the girls' ending songs. One of which was already released, and the others will follow in the coming months.
Shukufuku no Campanella
Already confirmed. There's going to be an album with songs for the four main heroines (and a duet for the Tortilla sisters). Some of these songs have been heard in the show, so now all that's left is the actual album release.
Mitsudomoe
Three character singles, one for each of the triplets. It's unlikely that the side characters who aren't them will get songs, but there will be character songs.
Seitokai Yakuindomo
Nothing's formally been announced, but we're working with Starchild. If there are character songs (and it's pretty likely there will be for a show like this), they'll be packaged with the soundtrack or released on their own album near the end of the show's run.
Asobi ni Iku yo!
A character song album has already been announced, featuring songs for Eris, Manami and Aoi, while completely disregarding the side characters. Similar to Daimaou, in that they're packaged on a Drama CD.
Sekirei ~Pure Engagement~
Just as the first season did, I'm expecting there to be Sound Stages for this season. Mostly the major characters will get to sing, but there have been some surprises before (like Yukari.) There may be two Sound Stages, but more than that isn't unheard of.
Highschool of the Dead
Not happening, but the show's got enough ED themes to fill an entire album.
Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin
Covers of songs from 1999 are the order of the day, to be packaged with the DVDs. Yoko Hikasa and Minori Chihara will be singing on the first two.
Strike Witches 2
The first Strike Witches did get character songs, but only several months after the fact. Now that Columbia knows it's popular, the chance of them appearing for S2 are significantly raised.
Other Notices
Both seasons of Kuroshitsuji have a rather lengthy list of releases coming out. Kaichou wa Maid-sama! has had the Maid Latte Songs album confirmed, as well as a Virtual Live Album. K-ON!! has had its first character song CDs formally announced, following the same pattern as last season - two original songs and a solo version of an original song that won't be released until much, much later.
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Notice
For newcomers, I mostly tend to cover the possibility of character songs from shows I watch. As it turns out, most of the shows I watch have the possibility of character songs, while those that I don't usually don't. However, if one that I'm not does have songs, I will at least give it a nod at the end.
Ookami-san
A character song album has been announced. Not sure who's going to sing on it, but the Otogi Bank alone has a sizable female cast, not counting outliers like Himeno, Mimi, etc. It releases after the series has aired, so it may be a while before more info is available.
Amagami SS
Going the Akane-iro route here and packaging character songs with the girls' ending songs. One of which was already released, and the others will follow in the coming months.
Shukufuku no Campanella
Already confirmed. There's going to be an album with songs for the four main heroines (and a duet for the Tortilla sisters). Some of these songs have been heard in the show, so now all that's left is the actual album release.
Mitsudomoe
Three character singles, one for each of the triplets. It's unlikely that the side characters who aren't them will get songs, but there will be character songs.
Seitokai Yakuindomo
Nothing's formally been announced, but we're working with Starchild. If there are character songs (and it's pretty likely there will be for a show like this), they'll be packaged with the soundtrack or released on their own album near the end of the show's run.
Asobi ni Iku yo!
A character song album has already been announced, featuring songs for Eris, Manami and Aoi, while completely disregarding the side characters. Similar to Daimaou, in that they're packaged on a Drama CD.
Sekirei ~Pure Engagement~
Just as the first season did, I'm expecting there to be Sound Stages for this season. Mostly the major characters will get to sing, but there have been some surprises before (like Yukari.) There may be two Sound Stages, but more than that isn't unheard of.
Highschool of the Dead
Not happening, but the show's got enough ED themes to fill an entire album.
Seikimatsu Occult Gakuin
Covers of songs from 1999 are the order of the day, to be packaged with the DVDs. Yoko Hikasa and Minori Chihara will be singing on the first two.
Strike Witches 2
The first Strike Witches did get character songs, but only several months after the fact. Now that Columbia knows it's popular, the chance of them appearing for S2 are significantly raised.
Other Notices
Both seasons of Kuroshitsuji have a rather lengthy list of releases coming out. Kaichou wa Maid-sama! has had the Maid Latte Songs album confirmed, as well as a Virtual Live Album. K-ON!! has had its first character song CDs formally announced, following the same pattern as last season - two original songs and a solo version of an original song that won't be released until much, much later.
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6/24/2010
Amagami Character Songs 7-8
With exactly a week until Amagami SS, the releases finish.
Celonius28 apologizes for the delay. CDs from TwoFive are a little more difficult to obtain than those from other companies, but, six months later, Haruka and Hibiki have been split into their own individual releases, making their monologues available, and their songs available too. Unless something is suddenly announced, I think this closes off this line of releases. The Soen CD trio will not be receiving solo releases, because they are minor characters.
Though this set of Amagami releases has finished, a new series is about to begin. The ED/character songs for the TV series. Enjoy!
Vol. 7 - Haruka Morishima (Shizuka Itou)
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Vol. 8 - Hibiki Tsukahara (Yuu Asakawa)
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Want to download the whole collection? All eight singles and three compilation releases (3+4, 7+8, Soen) are available here!
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6/14/2010
B Gata H Kei Character Song Album
Yamada wants to sing 100 duets.
Finally, a new release, though I should have a few more surprises in the coming weeks. The B Gata H Kei character song album is, structurally, rather similar to Toradora's, in that it has individual songs for most major characters (and some minor ones), as well as a group song for the show's three leading ladies. Not everyone gets a tune (the erogami, Misato and Katase, etc.), but it's a nice album overall. Very high energy.
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4/27/2010
State of the Character Songs Spring 2010
Since the Spring 2010 season begun, I have implemented a Twitter feed (seen to the right) to allow for up-to-the-minute news on character songs, who's singing them, and what shows they're for. But, things like that will eventually fade off the main page, and so, the State of the Character Songs will continue to take place about a month into a new season. Let's begin.
Shin Koihime Musou ~Otome Tairan~
A Character Vocal Collection for the show has been announced. While the show's second season brought two character singles from the Battle of the Bands, this is a full album, and likely to cover more of the cast (which is still only a small fragment of the cast.) More info on this as it develops.
B Gata H Kei
A character song album was confirmed for the show near the very start of the season. The show's got a fair amount of characters to its name, so at least the more major ones are likely to get a song. Specifics will be revealed as soon as I can get them, but an album does indeed exist.
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
Four Concept CDs have been confirmed, fitting the usual Geneon mold of one or two character songs and some short drama. The first one ("School Side") has songs for Misa and for Sakura/Shizuko. Two maid side CDs are also announced, as well as "Another Side". Who sings on the remaining three will be revealed also as it develops.
Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou
A Variety CD is planned, and is very likely to include at least one song from the show's five female stars - Toyosaki, Hikasa, Yuuki, Hirohashi and Itou. Specifics to be announced when they come. This is another drama/character song dual release.
Angel Beats!
The show's CD lineup has been mostly revealed, and it fits into the category usually reserved for flyingDog shows and Basquash!. No character songs proper, but a lot of insert songs from Girls Dead Monster, one single of which has already been released. Two more ("Thousand Enemies" and "Little Braver") are on the way.
WORKING!!
All the show's music appears to be released with the show itself, starting with the OP single being packaged with the first DVD. Until the show's website uncovers more, I can't say for certain, but the odds of there being character songs, given the voice cast and type of series, place it at "pretty likely".
Arakawa Under the Bridge
The possibility exists, being a Starchild Shaft Shinbo trifecta, but I'm not totally certain, especially with the show's ED single being released so close to the end of the show's life. But if something is announced, I will state it, as always.
kiss x sis
Already have full info on this one. First up is an AkoRiko mini album, featuring some solos and some duets from the twins. Then there's the character song/soundtrack release, with songs from Ako, Riko and the other three girls in the show. Miharu (the one with the glasses), Yuuzuki (the teacher) and Mikazuki (the little one).
Mayoi Neko Overrun!
While the director may change every week, the music is consistent. The four leading girls are all getting character singles. Fumino, Chise, Nozomi and Otome are planned.
K-ON!!
The second season of an insanely popular series that has made the sales of its CDs an industry onto itself. Of course it's getting character songs, that's not a question. All that remains is a matter of "when". Given that !! (don't ask me how you pronounce that) is running for somewhat longer than its previous season, it may not be until we're well into the summer. But it will happen.
I know I mostly tend to report on shows that I watch (by chance or choice, most shows that I watch end up getting character songs), in fairness, if anyone is watching Hakuoki, there are character songs for that show as well.
See you in the summer, readers!
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Shin Koihime Musou ~Otome Tairan~
A Character Vocal Collection for the show has been announced. While the show's second season brought two character singles from the Battle of the Bands, this is a full album, and likely to cover more of the cast (which is still only a small fragment of the cast.) More info on this as it develops.
B Gata H Kei
A character song album was confirmed for the show near the very start of the season. The show's got a fair amount of characters to its name, so at least the more major ones are likely to get a song. Specifics will be revealed as soon as I can get them, but an album does indeed exist.
Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
Four Concept CDs have been confirmed, fitting the usual Geneon mold of one or two character songs and some short drama. The first one ("School Side") has songs for Misa and for Sakura/Shizuko. Two maid side CDs are also announced, as well as "Another Side". Who sings on the remaining three will be revealed also as it develops.
Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou
A Variety CD is planned, and is very likely to include at least one song from the show's five female stars - Toyosaki, Hikasa, Yuuki, Hirohashi and Itou. Specifics to be announced when they come. This is another drama/character song dual release.
Angel Beats!
The show's CD lineup has been mostly revealed, and it fits into the category usually reserved for flyingDog shows and Basquash!. No character songs proper, but a lot of insert songs from Girls Dead Monster, one single of which has already been released. Two more ("Thousand Enemies" and "Little Braver") are on the way.
WORKING!!
All the show's music appears to be released with the show itself, starting with the OP single being packaged with the first DVD. Until the show's website uncovers more, I can't say for certain, but the odds of there being character songs, given the voice cast and type of series, place it at "pretty likely".
Arakawa Under the Bridge
The possibility exists, being a Starchild Shaft Shinbo trifecta, but I'm not totally certain, especially with the show's ED single being released so close to the end of the show's life. But if something is announced, I will state it, as always.
kiss x sis
Already have full info on this one. First up is an AkoRiko mini album, featuring some solos and some duets from the twins. Then there's the character song/soundtrack release, with songs from Ako, Riko and the other three girls in the show. Miharu (the one with the glasses), Yuuzuki (the teacher) and Mikazuki (the little one).
Mayoi Neko Overrun!
While the director may change every week, the music is consistent. The four leading girls are all getting character singles. Fumino, Chise, Nozomi and Otome are planned.
K-ON!!
The second season of an insanely popular series that has made the sales of its CDs an industry onto itself. Of course it's getting character songs, that's not a question. All that remains is a matter of "when". Given that !! (don't ask me how you pronounce that) is running for somewhat longer than its previous season, it may not be until we're well into the summer. But it will happen.
I know I mostly tend to report on shows that I watch (by chance or choice, most shows that I watch end up getting character songs), in fairness, if anyone is watching Hakuoki, there are character songs for that show as well.
See you in the summer, readers!
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4/20/2010
Hanamaru Kindergarten Best Album - childhood memories
Actually the second Alice in Wonderland themed cover on this site.
Take what I said about scans, and magnify it. Plus, Hanamaru has some great songs among its number, covering a wide variety of genres and themes. Including magical girl, horror show and Charlie Brown + black and white movie. The OST is also included, because it was the second disc. Starchild does have a tendency to do that with its releases. All songs and all scans are here, and there's a lot of them. Over an hour of music on the first disc alone.
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Umi Monogatari Drama CD
Everyone, I love you!
Were it not for character songs, I would not have started this blog. Were it not for character songs, I would not have obtained this CD. Kana Asumi, as Marin, sings a song by the name of her catchphrase. Two songs by marble and a song by Masumi Itou are also present. If you want marble's songs in full, look for their album Kuusou Jet!.
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