A vocal and image song collection that shows the softer side of a fighting game cast. ASUKA 120% Dance Ensemble dropped on FM Towns in 1994 and it's less about battle music and more about giving each character her own musical identity outside the ring.
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"Always 120%" is a genuinely catchy J-pop theme song that has no business being this good for a niche fighting game, and "Your dream like a sky" closes things out as an image song that's pure early-90s anime sweetness. "Ryouran Private Girls' High School Song" opens with the school anthem that ties the whole franchise together, setting the stage before the character themes roll in.
Asuka's Theme, Tamaki's Theme, and the rest each capture their fighter's personality through melody -- Torami's is playful, Ryuko's has edge, Megumi's sits somewhere more contemplative. "Regend of Valkyrie" as a visual demo track and "BURNING Fest."
for the opening demo show that even the interstitial music got real attention. FM Towns games rarely get their soundtracks discussed, which is a shame because this one has genuine personality from start to finish.