Norse mythology opens volume eight with a one-two punch: "Fimbulwinter" builds the frozen apocalyptic tension and "RAGNAROK" delivers on it with full-force orchestral devastation. From there the soundtrack refuses to sit still, jumping from the breezy "Sea Air" to the scorching "Syakunetsu no Triathlon" to astrology-themed pieces like "Horoscope" and "Seizasendan Zodiac."
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"St. Lucifer Girls College" and "Kanashimi no Mephisto" are a demonic academic pairing that drips with gothic atmosphere. "TINNITUS" lives up to its aggressive name, and "Cross Road Blues" tips its hat to the Robert Johnson legend with bluesy swagger.
"East End of London" and "Melody of Subway" bring an unexpected urban sophistication. "FIGHTING GO! DRAGON POKERS" is pure hype energy for competitive play, while "Let's explore seven dragons!" closes the album with the adventurous optimism that keeps pulling people back into this card game.
Eight volumes deep and the composers are still finding fresh territory with "Kung fu Dragon" and the delightfully named "Gorimuchu."