Character vocal albums from early 2000s visual novels are their own little universe, and this Mizuiro tie-in lives right in the center of it. Eleven tracks of voice actresses singing in character, that earnest J-pop style that was everywhere in the Dreamcast/PS2 era.
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These aren't throwaway image songs either. The arrangements have real personality, leaning into each character's vibe with production that sits somewhere between idol pop and anime ending themes. It's the kind of disc that shipped as a bonus or sold at events, made for people who were deeply invested in these characters.
Pure fan service in the musical sense. If early-2000s bishoujo game culture is your thing, this is a warm, sugary time capsule.