Theatrical, choral, and completely unhinged in the best way. Revolutionary Girl Utena's Virtual Star Hasseigaku soundtrack is 1997 anime at its most dramatic and experimental. The title track Virtual Star Hasseigaku hits you with these layered vocals and strange rhythms that feel like a ritual you accidentally walked into.
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Rinbu~Revolution is the one everyone knows, that driving anthem that soundtracks every duel. But deeper cuts like Zettai Unmei Mokushi and Shi No Aphrodite go even further into this operatic fever dream territory. The whole album swings between delicate piano pieces like Houkago No Shoujo and full choral intensity without flinching.
It's a lot, in a good way. If you want a soundtrack that treats every scene like the end of the world, start here.