Episode 97: Shining Force

In this exciting episode, the guys take an in-depth look at the music of the wonderful Sega RPG series, Shining Force! This episode serves as an unofficial spotlight on the music of Motoaki Takenouchi, one of Karl and Will's favorite Genesis composers. They discuss what makes his music so darn unique for this era. Enjoy this comprehensive focus on the stellar music of this series!

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Shining in the Darkness – Masahiko Yoshimura – Sega – Genesis – 1991
-Cheerful Merchant, Searching for Princess Claire, Fateful Battle
Shining Force – Masahiko Yoshimura – Sega – Genesis – 1992
-Event (Sad), World Map 1, Headquarters
Shining Force Gaiden – Motoaki Takenouchi – Sega – Game Gear – 1992
-Opening Story, Hero Defeated in Battle, Aboard the Ship
Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya – Motoaki Takenouchi – Sega – Game Gear – 1993
-A Break From Battle, Great Cypress War, Off to Battle
Shining Force II – Motoaki Takenouchi – Sega – Genesis – 1993
-Lively Town, Wandering Warriors, Water Goddess Mitula, Ending
Shining Force Gaiden: Final Conflict – Motoaki Takenouchi – Sega – Game Gear – 1995
-Place of Rest, Distant Journey Calls
Shining the Holy Ark – Motoi Sakuraba – Sega – Saturn – 1996
-Sabato in Enrich Well
Shining Force III – Motoi Sakuraba – Sega – Saturn – 1997
-Sorrow
Shining Force EXA – Tomoko Morita & Shiro Sagisu – Sega – PS2 – 2007
-Hope
Shining Force Feather – Kengo Sakurai – Sega – DS – 2009
-Hit!