Ryota Koduka, Toshiki Konishi, Kenichi Tsuchiya – Ryota Koduka, Toshiki Konishi, Kenichi Tsuchiya - Shin Megami Tensei V Original Soundtrack (Vinyl Review)

# Shin Megami Tensei V Original Soundtrack Review

Ryota Koduka, Toshiki Konishi, and Kenichi Tsuchiya collaborated on this comprehensive soundtrack for Shin Megami Tensei V, one of the most anticipated entries in the long-running demon-battling RPG franchise. Released by Fangamer in 2024, this vinyl edition marks a significant moment for video game music collectors seeking high-quality physical formats of contemporary game scores.

The soundtrack spans five vinyl records and fifty-four tracks, capturing the game's blend of contemporary Tokyo settings and supernatural realms. The composers masterfully balance atmospheric exploration themes with intense battle sequences. Opening with the ethereal "Ephemeral," the album establishes a contemplative tone before building through standout pieces like "Yokyo -Daybreak-" and the multi-part "Da'at" location themes that showcase intricate orchestration and electronic elements.

Battle tracks demonstrate remarkable variety, from the driving "Battle -Humans, Demons, And-" to the epic "Battle -Eon-," which stretches nearly ten minutes. Ambient pieces like "Fairy Village" and "Temple Of Eternity" provide essential breathing room within the expansive tracklist. The production quality and attention to detail throughout make this essential for both Megami Tensei enthusiasts and video game soundtrack collectors seeking substantial, professionally-crafted vinyl releases.

Tracklist

Side A

1 Ephemeral (2:08)
2 He Who Fought The Forces Of Chaos And Order (2:24)
3 Daily Life (1:07)
4 Jouin High School (3:13)
5 Yokyo -Daybreak- (4:17)
6 Spiral (3:17)
7 Nahobino (4:25)

Side B

8 Battle -Humans, Demons, And...- (3:16)
9 Da'at: Tamachi (6:49)
10 Talk -Da'at- (1:24)
11 Battle -Da'at- (4:00)
12 A Rain Of Light And Shadow (1:38)
13 It Seems The Knowledge Is In Control (1:54)

Side C

14 World Of Shadows (3:11)
15 Thou Shalt Play (0:43)
16 Battle -Magatsuka- (2:53)
17 Battle -Seeker- (2:56)
18 Cadaver's Hollow (3:27)
19 Amanozako (2:26)
20 Battle -Droll- (2:46)
21 Lord Of Chaos (1:48)

Side D

22 Battle -Clash Of The Mighty- (3:21)
23 Battle -Strength- (5:25)
24 Quest -Oasis- (1:28)
25 Da'at: Tokyo Diet Building (4:00)
26 Those With Power (1:42)
27 Battle -Ferocity- (3:12)

Side E

28 Da'at: Tennozu (6:06)
29 Da'at: Konan (4:50)
30 Battle -Origin- (2:39)
31 Quest -Fertility- (2:40)
32 Da'at: Shinagawa Station (3:43)

Side F

33 Fairy Village (5:07)
34 Tao (1:57)
35 Da'at: Ginza (4:58)
36 World Of Shadows -Shining Bright, Or Death's Shadow- (2:53)
37 Battle -Fiend- (4:15)

Side G

38 Collapse Of Order (0:41)
39 Battle -Dancing Crazy Murder- (4:29)
40 Battle -Edifice- (3:08)
41 Quest -Elegy- (1:48)
42 Da'at: Odaiba (4:21)
43 Battle -Destruction- (4:48)

Side H

44 Da'at: Ueno (7:21)
45 Temple Of Eternity (6:31)
46 Battle -Seraph- (4:50)

Side I

47 Goddess (1:59)
48 Battle -Abdiel- (6:01)
49 Battle -Nuwa- (6:27)
50 Battle -Tsukuyomi- (4:31)

Side J

51 Battle -Eon- (9:22)
52 I Entrust The World To You (1:41)
53 Shin Megami Tensei V Main Theme (5:45)
54 The World Of Humanity (1:33)

Ryota Koduka, Toshiki Konishi, Kenichi Tsuchiya – Shin Megami Tensei V Original Soundtrack

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