Neo Geo hardware pushing J-pop character themes in a fighting game. Shin Gouketsuji Ichizoku Toukon Matrimelee takes the Power Instinct series and cranks the absurdity to eleven with vocal tracks as stage music. "Let's Go!
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Onmyoji" is the one everyone knows, that ridiculously infectious loop that dominated early internet culture. "Seishun no Kakugee" leans into nostalgic arcade vibes with lyrics literally about fighting games. The waiting room battle tracks cycle through emotions with "Joy!"
"Anger!" "Sorrow!" and "Stress!" each getting their own distinct feel. Just wild that this runs on Neo Geo hardware. If you want a fighting game soundtrack that refuses to take itself seriously, Matrimelee is the gold standard.