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CD Information:
  • Number Tracks: 16
  • Length: Approx. 58 min.
  • Class Type: CD Soundtrack
  • CD Label: AT9330
  • Publisher: AnimeTrax
  • Retail Price: 14.98$US
  • Release Date: 29/07/2003
  • Review Date: 07/09/2003
  • Review Last Update: 10/10/2004
Number Of Disc(s): 1
Review Done By: Guardian Inferno

Introduction:
The soundtrack from one of the best known ninja anime titles in the US is finally available domestically!

From renowned composer Masamichi Amano (SiN: the Movie / Giant Robo / Princess Nine TV / Ruin Explorers / Urotsukidoji) comes the Original Soundtrack to Ninja Resurrection! Performed by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra & conducted by Masamichi Amano himself, this wonderful soundtrack contains 16 tracks of hauntingly powerful melodies that will tear at your soul!

Tracks:
  • Track 01: The Legend of Satan: Main Title
  • Track 02: Miracle
  • Track 03: Midnight Attack
  • Track 04: Banner-Seal of Heterodoxy: The Son of Deus
  • Track 05: Spy Swordsman Jubei & the Fivefold Group
  • Track 06: Fated Battle: Jubei & Shiro Amakusa
  • Track 07: Secret Skill: Demon Realm Reincarnation
  • Track 08: Fallen Castle of Shimahara
  • Track 09: Fight Unto the Death: Separation from the Father
  • Track 10: Onu & Yataro
  • Track 11: Practice Competition: Onu Vs. Osu
  • Track 12: Separation
  • Track 13: The Reincarnated Ones (not used)
  • Track 14: Jubei’s Mountain Crossing
  • Track 15: Musashi of Reigon Hall
  • Track 16: Resurrection of Satan: Shiro Amakusa, Come Out!

Music Presentation:
Special thanks to AnimeTrax for sending a copy for a review for this site. This is one of many Anime CDs that are domestic release. I have yet to see this so called sequel to Ninja Scroll, but the music isn't so bad at all. It's all background music, some have even got chorus, others just classical music, the typical OST, from different moments that took place, where the battle scene to a quiet moment of reflection & thinking. However, some of the music keep repeating. There is one bonus music that isn't in the movie, Track 13.

Audio 2.0:
I find no problem listening to the music. The tracks are well separated.

Packaging:
Since this Anime CD is a domestic release, it got almost the same as the original Japanese packaging, except with a few English adaptation changes. The package isn't the best one I have seen for a CD. In the front, you see all the main characters of the movie. In the back, it's an imahe from the actual DVD cover. The insert have alot of screenshots of the movie, a little note from the director & credits. The CD itself is just Jubei holding out his sword in a black background.

Overall CD Rating:
Well, the music was ok. If you like the movie, it would be a great addition. Though, the bonus track is pretty cool, so it might worth it to check it out. Not only that, you will support AnimeTrax on releasing more Anime CDs in the near future.

Music Presentation: The bonus music is cool.
Audio 2.0: No problem detected!
Packaging: It's not the best one I have seen.
Overall CD Rating: An great addition if you are a fan of the movie!

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Home Theater Listening:
27" Citizen JCTV2704 Stereo TV, LG-530 DVD Player, S-Video connection for video with regular stereo cable connection for audio.

Home Computer Listening:
Model LG 16x DVD-ROM, on a P3-933Mhz, 512 MB RAM, ATI Redeon 8500 128MB Video Card, ASUS CUSL2-C Motherboard & Sound Blaster Live v5.1, Dell 19' LCD E193FP monitor, Windows XP Professional SP2 & WinAmp v5.08e to listen the CD.

Portable Listening:
Panasonic Shockwave SL-SW950 Blue, using Sony MDR-J10 Sapphire Headphones.