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Review: Some 30 years later, Flashback, the legendary game by Paul Cuisset, is back with a new addition to the franchise. A classic game for the players, the newly reissued version of Flaschback 2 gets a facelift on its 30th Anniversary, in "2.5D" - following his victory over the Master Brain in the first episode, Conrad and his allies are once again confronted with Morphs, whose modus operandi is to crush all civilization. The new OST was produced by Raphael Gesqua; with about one hundred original soundtracks created for video games or cinema since the beginning of the 90s, Gesqua reunites here with the one who got him started in the world of video games: Paul Cuisset, on Flashback: The Quest For Identity. Cuts from both versions of the game (Commodore and Amiga) appear as part of a rich soundtrack, swerving between cinematic music, electronics and synthwave ambiances. A must have for all science fiction fans.

Review: A selection of fifteen pieces from the soundtrack of the cult anime Dragon Ball Z, on a limited 2xLP edition, fully licensed, including the main opening track 'CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA'. This soundtrack accompanies the anime's key moment in which Dragon Ball Z resumes five years after Son Goku's wedding. Radditz, a mysterious warrior, arrives on Earth to find Goku, who learns that he comes from a planet of warriors from a planet of warriors, of which only four remain. The plot is based on a succession of increasingly strong opponents to be fought, but there's often a quest or travel motif that adds interest beyond the duels. All this, and more, is bolstered by this electrifying soundtrack edition.

Review: Dive into the stunning world of Saint Seiya with the first-ever vinyl issue of Volume 3 of the anime's cult soundtrack. Composed and arranged by Seiji Yokoyama, known for his work on Gatchaman, this album features the best music and songs from the beloved series. Saint Seiya, also known as Knights of the Zodiac, follows the heroic Knights of Bronze as they protect the goddess Athena. The series has become a massive franchise since its debut in 1986, inspiring TV series, films, video games, and more. This limited edition, pressed on stunning blue marbled vinyl, offers fans a deeper exploration of Yokoyama's iconic score. With its beautiful packaging, this release is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts.

Review: Two strangers sharing a train ride to Tokyo - one chasing a future in punk rock, the other enrolling in art school - end up sharing far more than just a name. Featuring tracks by both Anna Tsuchiya and Olivia Lufkin, who voice acted Nana Osaki and Reira Serizawa respectively, Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki's story is retold through the beloved anime OST, whose source series unfolds as a moving exploration of friendship, ambition, heartbreak, and independence. This new vinyl edition pulls a drawstring on the most celebrated soundtrack bits from the original Best CD release, pursing the emotional highs and lows that defined the series. Pressed to vinyl for the first time, it also features a laser-etched engraving for an added visual flourish.

Review: With roots that date back to 1967, when Weekly Manga Action magazine decided to take a punt on a new character, master thief Lupin III, grandson of gentleman robber Arsene Lupin, and his criminal gang, Takeo Yamashita and Otomo Yoshihide's collaborative soundtrack has cult status written all over it. While not made to accompany the core Lupin III series, the music here featured on the critically acclaimed Lupin Zero, a saga that takes us back to the early years of the protagonist - a young boy opening the door on a life of crime in mid-1960s Japan. On record, that sounds like a flamboyant and intoxicatingly heady brew of jazz, psychedelic rock, electronic experimentation and pure groove. As vivid as both the original printed cartoons and the subsequent screen adaptations that continued the legacy.