Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou ED Album - Aishiteru by Kourin

Wow, I haven't written a post for one week! Sorry for being so lazy... This new post is about the the Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou ED theme song, Aishiteru by Kourin. I haven't watched the show but I've been reading a lot of positive reviews, so I might just add it to my ever growing list of animes to watch.Tracklist:1. Houseki2. FLY3. Aishiteru4. Cherry Star5. Shikakui Heya no Meiro6. Katto7.

Fan Cover of Moon on The Water - From the Beck Anime

It's been a long time since I showcased some new talents. There are a lot of amazing anime song covers out there, just waiting to be discovered! Luckily for me, I didn't have to go very far for this one. Indeed, Taka is a very active member of the Ongaku community and Forums. Here's the amazing cover he did of the Beck song, Moon on The Water: Full moon waves by TakaB9/10 His

Gundam 00 S2 Insert Song Album - Unlimited Sky by Tommy Heavenly6

Unlimited Sky is an Insert Song featured in episode 18 of the Gundam 00 2nd Season anime. It is sung by Tommy Heavenly6, one of Tomoko Kawase's many pseudonyms. Tommy Heavenly6 also did the Soul Eater OP2 (my review here) and the Gintama OP1. Tomoko Kawase is also the singer and vocalist of musical group the brilliant green (They did the awesome Gundam 00 OP2, Ash like Snow). As a solo artist,

Maria Holic ED Single - Kimi ni, Mune Kyun

It's high time for a new ED song review! Today I'll be reviewing the Maria Holic Ending Theme song entitled Kimi ni, Mune Kyun and sung by Asami Sanada, Yu Kobayashi and Marina Inoue. For my review of the Maria Holic OP theme song, it's here.Tracklist:1. Kimi ni, Mune Kyun.2. Neko Mimi Rhythm3. Kimi ni, Mune Kyun. Original Karaoke4. Neko Mimi Rhythm Original Karaoke4/10 This song is all about

Birdy the Mighty Decode:02 ED Single - Tane by no3b

Can the Birdy the Mighty Decode:02 ED song by no3b match the brilliance that was the OP song? Find it out here, in my latest ED theme song review...Tracklist:1. Tane2. Girls' talk3. Tane -Instrumental--4. Girls' talk -Instrumental-5.5/10 Tane is your average J-Pop song. Neither good, nor really bad, it's the kind of song that doesn't leave a single trace in your memory banks. How could it?

Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z! OP 1 - Kibou No Kakera by Nana Kitade

One of Japan's fashion icons, the gothic lolita clad J-pop princess, Nana Kitade was responsible for performing the Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z first opening theme! Just found it out in an older Shojo Beat mag... :(PPGZ is one of my earliest animes, a Japanese adaptation of the famous Cartoon Network's Powerpuff Girls. I saw it over the same network not too long ago and I suppose it'll be

Pandora Hearts OP song - Parallel Hearts by FictionJunction

Yuki Kajiura has really been working her ass off lately... Here is yet another example of her strong work ethic. Two months ago, I did a post on the trailer music for Pandora Hearts (here), the latest anime lucky enough to have its music composed by anime music godess Kajiura-san. She's also doing the OP theme song, Parallel Hearts, sung by FictionJunction (more like FictionJunction Wakana to me)

Maria Holic OP Single - HANAJI by Yu Kobayashi

I've heard a lot about Maria Holic. Apparently, it's the funniest anime this season... I think I'll have to check it out to see. Meanwhile, here's the Maria Holic OP theme song called HANAJI by Yu Kobayashi.Tracklist:1. HANAJI2. HANAJI BLOOD EXPLOSION-MIX3. HANAJI (Original Karaoke)4. HANAJI BLOOD EXPLOSION-MIX (Original Karaoke)7/10 HANAJI is funky, fast-paced and very funny song. It reminds me

To Aru Majutsu no Index ED2 Single - Chikaigoto by IKU

So many new OPs and EDs Singles have been released at the end of Frebruary. Which means, a lot of songs waiting to be reviewed (I have been too lazy these past weeks)... This song is one of them! It's the To Aru Majutsu no Index ED2 theme song by IKU, who already did the first ending.Tracklist:1. Chikaigoto ~Sukoshi Dake Mou Ichido~2. Yurari Haru3. Chikaigoto ~Sukoshi Dake Mou Ichido~ ~

Jazzin' for Ghibli - A Remix of Hisaishi Tunes

For all the Joe Hisaishi and Ghibli fans out there, Jazzin' for Ghibli is a remix album that was released one year ago. It mostly features Hisaishi tracks (except one) with a twist of Jazz, Chillout and Hip Hop. In some tracks, you'll find it hard to recognize the original song, but they all make for great music...Tracklist:01 Sal / ano natsu he (Spirited Away)02 Sal feat. Agape / kun wo nosete (

Casshern Sins OST - At last!!

When I did the review of the Casshern Sins Complete Album (here), I mentioned my frustration of not having the full version of the beautiful insert song "A Path" sung by Nami Miyahara. My prayers have now been answered... The Casshern Sins OST has the full version along with 25 BGM tracks by Kaoru Wada. Overall, it's a really solid soundtrack with sad and compelling tracks, as well as action and

Cardcaptor Sakura 3rd OP - Platinum by Maaya Sakamoto

A Yoko Kanno composition interpreted by the genial Maaya Sakamoto. Platinum or Purachina probably is the most loved CCS opening theme if I were to be asked! Ah, those Cardcaptor Sakura days!**********************************************************************************Ryvius' Rating: 7.5/10 Anything by Yoko Kanno and Maaya Sakamoto is synonymous to masterpiece for me! Ever since Yakusoku wa

Kalafina Live - Seventh Heaven DVD

The Yuki Kajiura/kalafina fever is in full swing! The Seventh Heaven Limited edition came along with a DVD that included 4 live clips of kalafina. And of course, they're nothing short of amazing!!Tracklist:1. oblivious (Live)2. Kimi ga Hikari ni Kaete Iku (Live)3. Kizuato (Live)4. ARIA (Live)5. sprinter (VIDEO CLIP)6. fairytale (VIDEO CLIP)7. seventh heaven (VIDEO CLIP)8. oblivious (VIDEO CLIP)9.

Hokuto no Ken Raoh Gaiden Ten no Haoh ED Single - Namida no Kawa by mina muse

I reviewed the Hokuto no Ken Raoh Gaiden Ten no Haoh ED song by mina☆muse back in November (here). I had nearly forgotten about it... It's nice to have the full song now.Tracklist:01 Namida no Kawa02 Happy Tears03 Namida no Kawa [Instrumental]04 Happy Tears [Instrumental]6.5/10 I think it's the first time that my rating has gone down after listening to the full version of a song. I'm not sure why

Birdy the Mighty Decode:02 OP Single - kiseki by Nirgilis

I've never watched this show, but every time I see the title, it's always cracking me up! What a ridiculous name for a show. How can an investigator named Birdy be taken seriously? haha. Well apparently it's a good show... Anyway the OP song for the second season is called kiseki and is sung by one of my favorite J-Pop groups Nirgilis (Eureka Seven anyone??).Tracklist:1. kiseki2. I Love You3.

Casshern Sins Special Complete

While most of us are waiting impatiently for the Casshern Sins OST, here's something that can make the wait more bearable: A special compilation album entitled "Casshern Sins Special Complete". It includes the TV versions of the OPs and EDs from Casshern Sins, some of the insert songs, BGM tracks, and the OP for the original Casshern series from 1973. It's a basically a Casshern pot-pourri!

Gundam 00 S2 ED2 Single and Lyrics - Trust You by Yuna Ito

The latest Gundam 00 S2 Single is out! It's the ED2, Trust You by Yuna Ito. I've already talked about it a few times on this blog (last time was here) and I really enjoy the song.Tracklist:01. trust you02. Brand New World03. 恋はgroovy×2 -dj-passion More Passion Remix-04. trust you -instrumental-The Full PV and Lyrics are after the cut:Lyrics (Romaji):Hana wa kaze ni yureodoru you niAme wa daichi

Ride Back OP Single - Ride Back by MELL

Yay, the full Ride Back OP single is finally out. This is one of my favorite songs this season... I reviewed the TV-version here. Now I can sink my teeth into the full version of the song... (Thank you Zirante!)Tracklist:1. Ride Back2. Ride Back - Japanese version3. Ride Back - remix version4. Ride Back - instrumental versionThe full PV and the lyrics are after the cut:English Lyrics: (thank you

Kuroshitsuji ED2 Full Single - Lacrimosa by Kalafina

Back in January, I reviewed the latest kalafina song (here) which is not Kara no Kyoukai-related (for a change, haha!). Well here's the single with the long version. This week has truly been Kajiuresqe!! (And it's not over yet...).Tracklist:1. Lacrimosa2. Gloria3. Lacrimosa (Instrumental)9/10 The longer version is even better than the TV-size version (no surprises there!) I especially love the

Kodomo no Jikan: Ni Gakki OP Single - Guilty Future by Eri Kitamura

Last week I reviewed the ED theme song for the Kodomo no Jikan: Ni Gakki anime (here). Maybe I should have written about the OP first! So here it is... The song is sung by Eri Kitamura.Tracklist:1. Guilty Future2. Sakubou -Michikake-3. Guilty Future (Instrumental)4. Sakubou -Michikake- (Instrumental)6/10 Guilty Future feels like a techno song and a times even like hardcore Trance song. And