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Matrim · 2008-01-01, 16:05

Great thread, I love this kind of songs. In I fact I love them so much, it's going to be very tough to pick just ten.

Not in any particular order except that Kajiura Yuki in general rules them all when it comes to composing battle themes:

Nowhere (Madlax) - when I heard this song and watched the fight in episode 1, I just knew I was going to love this series.

Canta per Me and Salva Nos (Noir) - sad, beautiful, yet somehow uplifiting...

Mezame (Mai-HiME)

El Cazador (El Cazador) - more and more Kajiura brilliance.

Knights of the Round Table (Ayakashi Ayashi) - absolutely inspiring and magical piece, especially when combined with Saizou's dancing.

Tatakau Sora no Hate (Simoun) - the whole Simoun OST is out of this world and there are arguably better pieces that sound during battles (like Kanashimi no Simoun Shivuyura) but this one has the most "combat" feeling.

Tsunagari no Houkai (Red Garden) - this piece is a big reason for me rewatching a certain battle in episode 16 of this series like 24 times.
Souma no Tatakai (Kannazuki no Miko)

Tema I (Gunslinger Girl) - yet another jaw-dropping battle scene in episode one.
P.S. There are great battle pieces in Gundam SEED but I don't really know the names of the particular songs apart from Honoo no Tobira and there are quite enough Kajiura songs in my top 10 as it is.

D a m i e n · 2008-01-02, 11:53

karas's opening and karas's fight song both of wich i cant be bothered to remember the full tittle

StriderZ · 2008-01-02, 12:18

Enemy Rushing - Bleach

Notable episode : 123.

Ichigo vs. Hollow Ichigo. Towards the ending of the episode.

Westlo · 2008-01-02, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Matrim

Tatakau Sora no Hate (Simoun) - the whole Simoun OST is out of this world and there are arguably better pieces that sound during battles (like Kanashimi no Simoun Shivuyura) but this one has the most "combat" feeling.

Tema I (Gunslinger Girl) - yet another jaw-dropping battle scene in episode one.
P.S. There are great battle pieces in Gundam SEED but I don't really know the names of the particular songs apart from Honoo no Tobira and there are quite enough Kajiura songs in my top 10 as it is.

For the SEED franchise Kajiura only did a few OP/EDs as well as the insert songs, she had nothing to do with the BGM for Gundam SEED, it was done by Sahashi Toshihiko who also composed the scores for Simoun and Gunslinger Girl. Here's his ANN page, imo he's one of the most underrated composers going around.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/ency...ple.php?id=114

Personally my fav Simoun battle theme is Tokubetsu na Mirai to Tameni from the first OST, just epic. I'll do a top ten list later and that will be in it for sure

Matrim · 2008-01-02, 21:09

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For the SEED franchise Kajiura only did a few OP/EDs as well as the insert songs, she had nothing to do with the BGM for Gundam SEED, it was done by Sahashi Toshihiko who also composed the scores for Simoun and Gunslinger Gir

I know that, I just don't know the names of the pieces that struck me as great in Gundam SEED bar some of the insert songs, that's why I mentioned Honoo no Tobira.

I guess probably should have mentioned that I consider Toshihiko Sahashi to be the only composer who comes close Kajiura as far as battle themes go.

DawnEmperor · 2011-11-27, 09:19

One Piece: Karakuri Castle Transform
An awesome OST which highlights tense moments of awesomeness like Impel Down, Ace vs Blackbeard

Gomu gomu no bazooka: Classic

To Aru Majutsu: Gensou Koroshi is probably Touma's ultimate battle theme. Definitely feels like a mix of science and magic . Best example is him punching out Accelerator.

bhl88 · 2011-11-27, 14:01

Obelisk ze Tormentor · 2011-11-27, 14:25

To me, the best & most memorable anime battle themes are from Rurouni Kenshin, SDF Macross and Naruto (before Shippuden). The scores for the battle scenes (and any other scenes for that matter) are beyond amazing.

Archon_Wing · 2011-11-27, 15:57

Can't come up with a top 10 since I am not too good at remembering single BGM tracks. So in no particular order...

Before I got into anime I always found the Shining Finger theme from G Gundam to be all kinds of lol and awesome.

I still use it as my general "I'm gonna pwn you with awesomeness" theme song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny24zPeQLks

Tatakai no Hate - Yu Yu Hakusho; although this is more of a theme that happens during interludes in battles. Still it signifies something cool is gonna happen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOGhFHgwo3U

Puella Magi Madoka Magica - Pugna cum Maga
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8b7RY6nxUc

One of my favorite songs from the series; though not a direct battle theme. It does happen during battles, so does that count?

Mai-Hime: Mezame
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Y9-V6oyAw
"And now we must fight!!!!!!"

Gundam Unicorn: Unicorn (?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTUG5CxVQcA

I don't care what it it's titled. It has all the soundtrack of an epic blockbuster movie

Rebuild of Evangelion: Angel of Doom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7Jf0LFRxqY

It just fits the scene it comes in very well.

Akagi- Shingi. Mostly used near the end of games; incoming pwnage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFhduUypBWM

Also as honorable mention, that combat song that comes up in Haruhi even though it was so hilariously out of place like a matrix ripoff

....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVAhO8I2gVg

SeijiSensei · 2011-11-27, 23:39

Mami's theme in Madoka Magica is the first battle theme to really catch my attention since Noein's Shangri-La that wao and Blaat mentioned when this thread first appeared.

FlavorOfLife · 2011-11-28, 02:58

From what i can remember, these have all shown up in a battle scene though they may not be the normal battle bgm like Magia in Madoka ep 1

i) Magia - Madoka Magica

ii) Fortissimo-the ultimate crisis - To Aru kagaku No Railgun

iii) Blue - Cowboy Bebop

iv) Aimo OC - Macross Frontier

v)Voices - Macross Plus (the antidote for Sharon Apple)

vi) クイーンズブレイド･メインテーマ - Queen's Blade

vii) Last Inferno - Legend of the Legendary Heroes

viii)JOINT - Shakugan no Shana

ix) Decisive Battle - Gundam 00

x) STARGAZER~星の扉 - Gundam Stargazer

Kotohono · 2011-11-28, 04:17

Hmmm, I can't remember all the ones I should list here, but here's some that I liked enough to remember and post here:

"Restart Shootout" - Hidan no Aria
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrEHa8guyiI

"Blue Tiger" - Code Geass R2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfmuNcOWxYI

"Elephant's Scream" - Needless
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3So2gboFzYQ

"B13a" - Bleach: Fade to Black - Kimi no Na wo Yobu(not sure if this song ever got a proper title

):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJzxpmOogqg

"What's Justice" - Code Geass R2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArjtnKFUVnM

"Lieu de la bataille décisive" - Shakugan no Shana II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM1wvoK-nMQ

"Hoshi no Kagayaki" - Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha The MOVIE 1st:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN5o6PV_AQc

Battle against Walpurgis Night, "Surgam Identidem" - Puella Magi Madoka Magica
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ak4bt7qJ6k

"Last Battle" - Katanagatari, a piece truly fit for the finale of the series, probably my second favorite battle theme period.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buf4IvOQkjE

My top one was easy choice, Grimmjow's battle Theme from Bleach "Power To Strive"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOGkZsuFILU

Sheba · 2011-11-28, 04:57

in no order of preference:

Spoiler:

Haak · 2011-11-28, 09:04

Also in no particular order (and limited to one per anime):

Spoiler for space:

Yuna Amakura · 2011-11-28, 17:23

^M23 (or Spiral) from KnK5 wasn't feature in a battle, but rather before it.

Anyway, mine are:

Spoiler for big:

In fact I just showed some of my favorite, but I may have missed some as well.

Haak · 2011-11-28, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuna Amakura

^M23 (or Spiral) from KnK5 wasn't feature in a battle, but rather before .

One could say it was a battle of sorts between Shiki's will and Araya's taichi prison.

Yuna Amakura · 2011-11-28, 19:43

^That was merely Shiki dreaming. If you want so much to put the song though, then so be it.

It is a "battle song" if you consider the whole song. But that last part that is what most people care about, only if you try too hard.

Liddo-kun · 2011-12-04, 09:22

Can only think of 6 for now.

Spoiler for list:

Goggen · 2011-12-04, 18:35

Battle themes, eh? I guess "Battle of Fire" from Figure 17 for me.

Skane · 2011-12-06, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goggen

Battle themes, eh? I guess "Battle of Fire" from Figure 17 for me.

Spoiler for Tidiness:

Woah... talk about nostalgia... That, and the Gungrave ones above. I can feel the tears coming out already.

I don't really have a top ten, since I have watched too much memorable anime to really justify cherry picking what I think is the best, so... just some random ones I can think of off-hand.

Spoiler for (Utawarerumono) Touka's Entrance:

Spoiler for (G Gundam) Burning Gundam Theme:

Spoiler for (G Gundam) Final Showdown Between Domon & Master Asia:

Spoiler for (GaoGaiGar) HAMMER CONNECT! GOLDION HAMMER!!!! HAMMER HELL! HAMMER HEAVEN! HIKARI NI NAREEEE!!!!:

Cheers.

2008-01-01, 16:05	Link #21
Matrim Naysayer?Fanboy?Wiseacre? Join Date: Dec 2005	Great thread, I love this kind of songs. In I fact I love them so much, it's going to be very tough to pick just ten. Not in any particular order except that Kajiura Yuki in general rules them all when it comes to composing battle themes: Nowhere (Madlax) - when I heard this song and watched the fight in episode 1, I just knew I was going to love this series. Canta per Me and Salva Nos (Noir) - sad, beautiful, yet somehow uplifiting... Mezame (Mai-HiME) El Cazador (El Cazador) - more and more Kajiura brilliance. Knights of the Round Table (Ayakashi Ayashi) - absolutely inspiring and magical piece, especially when combined with Saizou's dancing. Tatakau Sora no Hate (Simoun) - the whole Simoun OST is out of this world and there are arguably better pieces that sound during battles (like Kanashimi no Simoun Shivuyura) but this one has the most "combat" feeling. Tsunagari no Houkai (Red Garden) - this piece is a big reason for me rewatching a certain battle in episode 16 of this series like 24 times. Souma no Tatakai (Kannazuki no Miko) Tema I (Gunslinger Girl) - yet another jaw-dropping battle scene in episode one. P.S. There are great battle pieces in Gundam SEED but I don't really know the names of the particular songs apart from Honoo no Tobira and there are quite enough Kajiura songs in my top 10 as it is. __________________ 'The world we live in is always in darkness.' 'Yes, and that is why we seek light.'

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FlavorOfLife Uncaring Join Date: Sep 2010	From what i can remember, these have all shown up in a battle scene though they may not be the normal battle bgm like Magia in Madoka ep 1 i) Magia - Madoka Magica <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/dwIOTQi_gYA">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> ii) Fortissimo-the ultimate crisis - To Aru kagaku No Railgun <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/HMS7yq_vldY">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> iii) Blue - Cowboy Bebop <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/PrmA-nZjTh8">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> iv) Aimo OC - Macross Frontier <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/Lx8lbub0WW8">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> v)Voices - Macross Plus (the antidote for Sharon Apple) <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/tud4JUiPDRk">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> vi) クイーンズブレイド･メインテーマ - Queen's Blade <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/G7xJuUPks-o">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> vii) Last Inferno - Legend of the Legendary Heroes <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/uFEtksmERIw">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> viii)JOINT - Shakugan no Shana <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/n_Mggtgtiw0">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> ix) Decisive Battle - Gundam 00 <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/HLemfQVIvyk">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> x) STARGAZER~星の扉 - Gundam Stargazer <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/1EaeL38xbQM">watch on YouTube</a>.</p>

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D a m i e n permanentely bored Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: France Age: 44	karas's opening and karas's fight song both of wich i cant be bothered to remember the full tittle

2008-01-02, 12:18	Link #23
StriderZ Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Enemy Rushing - Bleach Notable episode : 123. Ichigo vs. Hollow Ichigo. Towards the ending of the episode.

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DawnEmperor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Somewhere	One Piece: Karakuri Castle Transform An awesome OST which highlights tense moments of awesomeness like Impel Down, Ace vs Blackbeard Gomu gomu no bazooka: Classic To Aru Majutsu: Gensou Koroshi is probably Touma's ultimate battle theme. Definitely feels like a mix of science and magic . Best example is him punching out Accelerator.

2011-11-28, 04:57	Link #33
Sheba RUN, YOU FOOLS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost Age: 44	in no order of preference: Spoiler: Macross Plus - Dogfight <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/GV2OPU6PuZ0">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Macross Plus - Information High <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/82tzllnsQ38">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Ghost in the Shell (1st movie) Motoko against the tank in the museum scene <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/9ZFhke6HoYQ">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Noir - Salva Nos The song that introduced me to Yuki Kajiura <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/soGzGCxW27c">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Akira - Kaneda Because this is what you hear when you are riding your bike while smashing faces. <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/UQsPx6b360">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Madoka Magica - Magia Mami vs Gertrude Madoka Magica - Surgam Identitem Homu Homu against Walpurgis Can you hear it? The song of Ragnarok <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/5Ak4bt7qJ6k">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Kara no Kyoukai - M23 (that long track from the fifth movie) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Gungrave - Highspeed Underground That one played in the duel Brandon against Bunji (2:07) <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/qNG5W2xrG30">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Gungrave - Black Sheep The song that plays at 1:16. <p>No iframe support, please <a href="http://youtu.be/7JQidbCT83I">watch on YouTube</a>.</p> Last edited by Sheba; 2011-11-28 at 07:46. Reason: Edit: added some description

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Yuna Amakura Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Age: 32	^M23 (or Spiral) from KnK5 wasn't feature in a battle, but rather before it. Anyway, mine are: Spoiler for big: YouTube https://youtu.be/4t78mGIofes Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? YouTube https://youtu.be/c9rNs8TkTcw Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? YouTube https://youtu.be/MKfAXy5jwB8 Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? YouTube https://youtu.be/cj8o1F0pI98 Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? YouTube https://youtu.be/dwsqgdmGZKs Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? YouTube https://youtu.be/HLemfQVIvyk Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? In fact I just showed some of my favorite, but I may have missed some as well.

2011-11-28, 19:43	Link #37
Yuna Amakura Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Age: 32	^That was merely Shiki dreaming. If you want so much to put the song though, then so be it. It is a "battle song" if you consider the whole song. But that last part that is what most people care about, only if you try too hard.

2011-12-04, 09:22	Link #38
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