Music
New Samurai X & Boogiepop Phantom Soundtracks Coming From AnimeTrax!
By Cire Anime Staff
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February 7, 2002 - 1:55 AM
AnimeTrax is gearing up to release some incredible soundtracks for fans to sink their teeth into! Get ready to relive your favorite moments with music from Samurai X (Rurouni Kenshin) and Boogiepop Phantom. First up, the Samurai X OVA CD Soundtrack (Catalog#: AT9312, ISBN: 1-57032-896-X, UPC#: 7-42617-9312-2-2) will be available on April 30, 2002. Pre-orders start April 2, 2002. This 55-minute CD features 16 tracks composed by Taku Iwasaki, bringing the haunting melodies of the OVA to life. It perfectly captures the darker themes of the series, emphasizing Kenshin’s struggles as Battosai and adding emotional depth to the animation.

For those craving a dose of psychological horror, AnimeTrax is also releasing the
Boogiepop Phantom Original Soundtrack 2-CD Set (Catalog#: AT9310, ISBN: 1-57032-894-3, UPC#: 7-42617-9310-2-4) on April 30, 2002, with pre-orders beginning April 2, 2002. This 85-minute collection, with 13 tracks, is packed with creepy, techno-infused tunes and a pumping underground groove. Featuring artists like Flare and M.Y.K.N., this soundtrack will have you on the edge of your seat!

Finally, the
Boogiepop Phantom: Music Inspired By Boogiepop and Others CD (Catalog#: AT9311, ISBN: 1-57032-895-1, UPC#: 7-42617-9311-2-3) arrives April 30, 2002 (pre-order date: April 2, 2002). Yuki Kajiura, known for her work on
NOIR,
KOR, and
BLOOD THE LAST VAMPIRE, delivers a 40-minute, 11-track CD with a lighter, more playful side of the series. Expect a variety of styles, from jazz to pop, offering a unique musical experience.