Sixteen vocal tracks from various 2016 visual novels compiled into one disc, and it works as a snapshot of where VN music was at that moment. "Egao no Recipe" (Smile Recipe) and "Miracle Heart!!" bring bright, upbeat energy.
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"desire hexagram" and "Gareki no Yume" (Dream of Rubble) go darker. "Rail Romanesque" has that specific train-themed VN charm. "La Pucelle" reaches for something grand. "El Dorado" closes with ambition. The range across sixteen tracks from different games means no two songs sound quite alike, which gives the compilation a sampler-plate quality.
"shining brave" and "Finest Sky" are the standout hype tracks. If you want a cross-section of mid-2010s visual novel opening themes, this is a solid starting point.