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Label: Time Capsule (TC014 / TIME014)

Formats: 1x Vinyl LP Compilation

Style: Balearic Synth-pop Soundtrack City Pop Disco

Media Condition: Mint (M) I Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)

Experience 1980s Japan with "Anime & Manga Synth Pop Soundtracks 1984-1990" by Time Capsule. This vinyl collection offers a unique snapshot of an era when instrumental synth pop soundtracks thrived alongside the burgeoning cartoon and comic industries. Each track reflects the boundless creativity and futuristic aspirations of composers and musicians.

The late 1980s in Japan was a time of remarkable societal transformation and newfound prosperity. The economic boom led to an influx of wealth, reflected in the musical genre known as City Pop, and the rise of video games, Studio Ghibli, and anime/manga as major forms of entertainment.

The compilation includes tracks by renowned composers like Kazuhiko Izu, Kan Ogasawara, and Takashi Kokubo. It's a vinyl-only release, curated by Kay Suzuki and Rintaro Sekizuka, capturing an era's innovative sounds and technological wonders, making it a historical and auditory treasure. This collection is a must-have for vinyl enthusiasts, providing an evocative portal to a bygone era of limitless possibilities.

 

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