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CD Information:
  • Number Tracks: 22
  • Length: Approx. 46 min.
  • Class Type: CD Soundtrack
  • CD Label: AT9327
  • Publisher: AnimeTrax
  • Retail Price: 14.98$US
  • Release Date: 26/08/2003
  • Review Date: 07/09/2003
  • Review Last Update: 10/10/2004
Number Of Disc(s): 1
Review Done By: Guardian Inferno

Introduction:
From renowned composer Masamichi Amano (SiN: the Movie / Ninja Resurrection / Giant Robo / Ruin Explorers / Urotsukidoji) comes the Original Soundtrack to Princess Nine!

Head back out to the mound with the music from Princess Nine! Featuring songs composed by Masamichi Amano & performed by the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, this CD has all the touching melodies & stirring themes that played during the Princesses' rise to the top. It also has the TV-size opening & closing songs, "Princess Nine" & "Passionate Days"!

Toss in English liner notes & story exposition from series producer Kensei Date, & you have a package that no Princess Nine fan should be without.

Tracks:
  • Track 01: Opening Theme [Princess Nine] (TV Size)
  • Track 02: Wings (Scat Version)
  • Track 03: Rush to the Stadium!
  • Track 04: Hard Training
  • Track 05: The Princess’ Theme
  • Track 06: A Blazing Bond
  • Track 07: Motherly Love
  • Track 08: Hakata Sentimental (The Red Lantern Theme)
  • Track 09: The Uniform of Glory
  • Track 10: A Princess’ Elegant Intensity
  • Track 11: Big Stadium (The Koshien Baseball Stadium Theme)
  • Track 12: Endless Battle
  • Track 13: Sorrow
  • Track 14: Goofball Coach
  • Track 15: Fond Memories of a Sprinter
  • Track 16: Seira
  • Track 17: Kisaragi Girls’ High School Baseball Club
  • Track 18: Friends Forever
  • Track 19: Hiroki’s Theme: Izumi’s Theme
  • Track 20: Diamond on Fire (Showdown 1)
  • Track 21: Journey to Victory
  • Track 22: Ending Theme [Passionate Days] (TV Size)

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 series, but judging from the style of the music, this series been out for a while & it's all about baseball? Since I do enjoy classical music, this CD is pretty good to listen by itself. There are many relaxing music on this CD, you can just sit back & gently enjoy it. Others are a little action upbeat. There is also the main theme (Track 01) & the ending theme (Track 22), however, both are the original TV size.

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. On the cover, you see all the female characters of the series, which is kinda cute. In the back, you get screenshots from the series, though I don't like the orange much, but it does pair up with the screenshots well. The insert is full of information, like a note from the music & sound producer, comments on EPS 15 of the series. They also added the translated lyrics for the main & ending theme, however, there is no original Japanese text of the lyrics. I wish they did it in full color, not only purple, make it looks plain. Also, there is the credits as well. On the CD disc itself, the same orange with two same screenshots as the back.

Overall CD Rating:
Overall, I think this a very good CD to add in your collection & it's worth taking a look. I did enjoy the music, even I haven't seen the series yet. Not only that, you will support AnimeTrax on releasing more Anime CDs in the near future.

Music Presentation: Very nice classical music.
Audio 2.0: No problem detected!
Packaging: Missing the original Japanese lyrics!
Overall CD Rating: It's worth taking a look!

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