Sparkly synth fanfares and an excited vocal hook pull you straight into mid-2000s doujin pop territory. The Sound of Green Tea collects vocal tracks from across Studio Ryokucha's catalog, pulling from games like Megami-sama ni Onegai and Daisy Chain.
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The summer-themed pair of Natsubi and Natsuzora radiate that specific 2005 PC game warmth with bright keyboards and earnest J-pop vocals. SummerNightHeartBeat picks up the tempo into something danceable, while Pray drops into a gentler, more devotional register.
I am fighter and Power Of Love shift gears into determined anime-pop energy. The album closes with two versions of Rock On You, hearts included. If you have any affection for the golden era of small-studio doujin game music, this compilation is pure summer nostalgia.