The orchestral reimagining of Tales of Phantasia's soundtrack for the OVA adaptation goes way harder than it needed to. Sakuraba's original SNES and PS1 compositions get a full live instrument treatment here, and "Dhaos Theme" across its three variations builds from menacing strings to full-on battle chaos.
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"Yume no Hate" opens everything with this sweeping vocal hook that just grabs you. The quieter cues like "Sabishisa" and "Seirei Martel Theme" carry real emotional texture, especially that arrange version. Even the short transition pieces feel deliberate rather than throwaway.
It's a score that respects the source material while letting the orchestra breathe. Phantasia fans who only know the game versions owe themselves this upgrade.