Pixel Beat

About: After over 120 episodes, we’ve already played a good amount of music by legendary composer Yuzo Koshiro. However, we wanted to showcase more of his music, with songs that we have yet to feature in the show thus far. 00:00 - They’re Back [Streets Of Rage 4] by Yuzo Koshiro > 03:04 - Over The Bay [The Revenge Of Shinobi] by Yuzo Koshiro > 05:25 - In The Bar [Streets Of Rage II] by Yuzo Koshiro > 06:53 - Conquering The Snow Fields [Super Adventure Island] by Yuzo Koshiro > 08:59 - Guardian Spirit’s Woodland [Etrian Odyssey V] by Yuzo Koshiro > 13:01 - Memory Of A Hero [Sol Cresta] by Yuzo Koshiro > 15:26 - Waterfall Woodlands [Etrian Odyssey III] by Yuzo Koshiro > 20:44 - The Sadness I Carry On My Shoulders [Shenmue] by Yuzo Koshiro > 23:32 - Chalky Woods [Etrian Odyssey V] by Yuzo Koshiro > 27:05 - Empty Sun [Sol Cresta] by Yuzo Koshiro > 30:43 - The Morning Grow [Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished] by Yuzo Koshiro > 32:41 - Jungle Navigation [7th Dragon] by Yuzo Koshiro > 35:4

About: A second playlist for those times when you’re sneaking around corners, or hiding in the shadows. From full-blown undercover stealth, to something a little more stylish, you’ll find a song to suit your need. Artwork: Radical Dreamers 00:00 - Under The Moonlight [Radical Dreamers] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 04:01 - Criminal Investigation Part 1 [Policenauts] by Tappi Iwase, Masahiro Ikariko, Motoaki Furukawa > 05:10 - Infiltration [Trails In The Sky SC] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 07:57 - Sneaking Suspicions [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Yukinori Kikuchi > 09:08 - It All Makes Sense Now [Red Dead Redemption II] by Woody Jackson > 12:56 - Infiltrating Shinra [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 16:40 - Invasion [Xenogears] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 19:44 - Anton’s Castle [Professor Layton London Life] by Tomohito Nishiura > 23:08 - Sneaking Mission [Metal Gear Solid MSX2] by Iku Mizutani, Shigehiro Takenouchi, Motoaki Furukawa > 24:12 - Discovery [Metal Gear Solid] by KCE Japan Sound Tea

About: The end of a long sunny day brings some peace in the form of a breezy sunset. This is a collection of breezy afternoon songs. Artwork: Chocobo GP 00:00 - Serenity [Fire Emblem: Awakening] by Hiroki Morishita, Rei Kondoh > 02:37 - On The Beach At Dusk [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky] by Arata Iiyoshi > 05:10 - On The Farm [Chocobo GP] by Hidenori Iwasaki > 08:43 - Have A Break In The South [Persona 5 Strikers] by Ayana Hira > 12:14 - Sunset Song [Paradise Killer] by Epoch > 15:28 - Hazy Sunset [Atelier Ryza 2] by Reo Uratani > 17:00 - Gentle Rays [Parasite Eve II] by Naoshi Mizuta > 20:42 - Coffee With A Bullet [Shadow Hearts] by Yoshitaka Hirota > 23:04 - Memories Of A Summer Day [Persona 5] by Shoji Meguro > 24:02 - Panola City (Night) [Pokémon Sun & Moon] by Hitomi Sato > 25:56 - Carefree Days [Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom] by Joe Hisaishi > 27:20 - Main Theme Arrange - Guitar Version [Suikoden] by Miki Higashino > 29:16 - Distance In Our Memories

About: A fifth episode featuring emotional and poignant themes. Even if you have never heard of these songs in this episode during their respective moments, they are sure to make you feel something solely from their music alone. Artwork: MapleStory 00:00 - Soliloquy [Octopath Traveller II] by Yasunori Nishiki > 03:07 - Serenade [Albert Odyssey Gaiden] by Naoki Kodaka > 05:22 - Be Absentminded [Tales of Phantasia] by Shinji Tamura > 08:43 - Traumerei [Persona 4] by Shoji Meguro > 10:57 - Queen’s Garden [MapleStory] by Wizet > 12:54 - Sorrow [Final Fantasy XI] by Nobuo Uematsu > 15:24 - Ilia’s Theme [The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess] by Toru Minegishi, Asuka Ohta, Koji Kondo, Mahito Yokota > 17:07 - Pain That Never Goes Away [Soul Hackers 2] by Keita Inoue > 19:40 - Nostalgic Scenery [Zero Escape: Zero Time Dillema] by Shinji Hosoe > 21:40 - Grief [Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask] by Tomohito Nishiura > 23:44 - Slight Distress [Genshin Impact] by Yu-Peng Chen > 26:02

About: These are the kinds of songs you can listen to when you just need a moment to reset. When the world is in a rush, and everything feels heavy. Take a moment to stop and breathe. Artwork: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 00:00 - Heroes’ Gathering [Kingdom Hearts III] by Takeharu Ishimoto > 03:47 - Among Stately Peaks [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 07:56 - Innocent Sea [Trials of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta, Ryo Yamazaki > 10:56 - Red Light Green Sake [Soul Hackers 2] by Keita Inoue > 13:11 - This Dream [NieR Gestalt & Replicant] by Keiichi Okabe, Kakeru Ishihama, Keigo Hoashi, Takafumi Nishimura > 16:39 - Hyzante’s Schemes [Triangle Strategy] by Akira Senju > 19:37 - Galdba: Port Area [Valkyrie Elysium] by Motoi Sakuraba > 22:22 - Fonsa Myma (Night) [Xenoblade Chronicles 2] by Kenji Hiramatsu > 25:12 - Raft [Stray] by Yann van der Cruyssen > 27:02 - Overground (Main Layer) [Shovel Night Dig] by Jake Kaufman > 30:03 - Floating City ‘Liber-Ark’ [Trails in the Sky SC] by Falco

About: Music is quite important in the numerous Visual Novel games that have released over the years, and it is just one component that sets them aside from a standard novel or book. These songs come from Visual Novels, or games with Visual Novel elements. Artwork: LOOPERS 00:00 - Safe Haven [VA-11 HALL-A] by Garoad > 02:32 - High Society City [Master Detective Archives: Rain Code] by Masafumi Takada > 06:25 - Knife & Crystal [Paradise Killer] by Epoch > 09:07 - Special Magic [Loopers] by Soshi Hosoi > 11:30 - Skia Oura [The House In Fata Morgana] by Mellok’n > 14:59 - Her Worries [Chaos;Child] by Takeshi Abo > 18:16 - Defendant Lobby [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 20:54 - Cycle [Steins;Gate] by Takeshi Abo > 23:23 - Nakano City [Anonymous;Code] by Takeshi Abo > 26:55 - Moonlit Night [Loopers] by Sumi > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

About: For almost as long as gaming has existed, we’ve had big bad boss enemies to deal with. The tunes that accompany them often increase the intensity to the max with hard-hitting, fast themes. We’ve lined up a fourth Boss Rush set of music for you. Best prepare yourself well. Artwork: Final Fantasy XIV 00:00 - Critical Clash II [Octopath Traveller II] by Yasunori Nishiki > 03:11 - Battle -Abdiel- [Shin Megami Tensei V] by Ryota Kozuka, Toshiki Konishi, Kenichi Suchiya, Tsukasa Masuko, Shoiji Meguro > 06:01 - Song Of Giga Rosa [Xenoblade Chronicles 2] by Kenji Hiramatsu > 07:48 - Burning Spirits [Dawn Of Mana] by Kenji Ito, Tsuyoshi Sekito > 12:04 - BT Ver. 1 [Unlimited SaGa] by Masashi Hamauzu > 15:20 - Fateful Encounter [Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom] by Joe Hisaishi > 16:58 - Spear Of Justice [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 18:51 - Battle 2 [Final Fantasy IV] by Nobuo Uematsu > 21:07 - Fight Against Byrne [The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks] by Toru Minegishi, Manaka Tominaga, Asuka O

About: We did a seasonal set of episodes in the past, but found we had such an abundance of fantastic winter tunes! While we probably will do another set of seasonal themed episodes in the future, we’d like to showcase some more winter themed tracks as we have so many fantastic tunes to share. Artwork: Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins 00:00 - Frozen Wasteland [World’s End Club] by Jun Fukuda > 03:03 - Vast Ice Mountain Peak [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]by Arata Iiyoshi > 07:02 - Mountain of Prayer [Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins] by Hidenori Iwasaki > 09:44 - Imil / Suhalla [Golden Sun] by Motoi Sakuraba > 12:19 - Esto Gaza [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 16:05 - Winter [Rune Factory 3] by Tomoko Morita > 17:50 - Diamond Dust Zone - Act 1 [Sonic 3D Blast] by Richard Jacques > 20:39 - Freezington [Pokémon Sword & Shield: The Crown Tundra] by Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi > 23:41 - Snowy Village [MapleStory] by Wizet > 26:16 - Seashore War

About: Our end of year episode is here, featuring music from some of our favourite OST’s of 2023. 00:00 - Summer Dawn [Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End and the Secret Key] by Kazuki Yanagawa > 03:15 - Sonic’s Theme [The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog] by Troupe Gammage, Joel Corelitz > 06:08 - Bright, Bold Sandstorm (Fiery) [Fire Emblem: Engage] by Yasuhisa Baba, Kazuki Komai, Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Daichi Aoki, Daichi Ishihara, Joya Shiori > 08:57 - Lytra ~ Little Soldier [Wargroove 2] by Dale North > 13:11 - Twilight Forest [Super Mario Bros. Wonder] by Koji Kondo, Shiho Fujii, Sayako Doi, Chisaki Shimazu > 15:37 - Lagoon City Zone Act 2 [Sonic Superstars] by Tee Lopes > 19:22 - Deduction Denoement [Master Detective Archives: Rain Code] by Masafumi Takada > 23:26 - Breakthrough [Anonymous;Code] by Takeshi Abo > 26:42 - Mastermind [Persona 5 Tactica] by Toshiki Konishi > 30:42 - Colgera Battle (Phase 2) [The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom] by Manaka Kataoka, Ma

About: An episode all about Ending and Staff Roll themes. These are usually bittersweet moments that follow a sense of accomplishment and finality. 00:00 - Ending [Advance Wars] by Taishi Senda, Yoshito Hirano > 03:15 - End Credits [Super Mario Land] by Hirokazu Tanaka > 05:39 - Ending [Aerostar] by Dota Ando > 07:08 - Credits [Mega Man X] by Setsuo Yamamoto > 09:01 - Credits (Round 2) [Pokémon Stadium] by Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Kenta Nagata, Junichi Masuda > 11:43 - The Heroes Return [Etrian Odyssey II] by Yuzo Koshiro > 15:42 - To The End of The Wilderness ~To A New Journey~ [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 18:24 - End Title [Legend of Legaia] by Michiru Oshima > 21:42 - Beyond Desolation [The Last Of Us Part II] by Gustavo Santaolalla > 24:03 - Eternal Life [Devil Survivor] by Takami Asano > 27:02 -  Good Ending [Streets of Rage] by Yuzo Koshiro > 28:51 - Epilogue [Xenoblade Chronicles 3] by Yasunori Mitsuda, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kiyota, Mariam Abounnasr > 

About: This episode is another follow-up to a past instalment featuring even more music from underground caves, mines, or dark caverns. Artwork: Dark Chronicle 00:00 - Natural Cavern [Brain Lord] by Masanao Akahori > 02:35 - Wandering In The Darkness [The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 04:43 - Ocean’s Roar Cave [Dark Chronicle] by Tomohito Nishiura > 07:07 - For Instance, A Still and Solitary Cave - Dungeon Theme 2 [Bravely Default II] by Revo > 10:41 - Cave [New Pokémon Snap] by Hiroki Hashimoto > 13:47 - Whispers Of The Gods [Final Fantasy XI: Treasures Of The Art Urhgan] by Naoshi Mizuta > 16:41 - Gloomy Grotto [Octopath Traveller II] by Yasunori Nishiki > 20:10 - Underground Labyrinth [Threads Of Fate] by Junya Nakano > 24:45 - Cavern Of Remembrance [Kingdom Hearts II] by Yoko Shimomura > 28:09 - Ice Berg (Exploration) [Popful Mail] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 29:42 - Thunderwave Cave [Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Blue/Red Rescue Team]by Arata Iiyos

About: A collection of themes that feature beautiful themes, or originate from beautiful moments in video games. Your daily dose of serotonin. Artwork: Lufia & The Fortress Of Doom 00:00 - Reunion With Mipha [The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild] by Yasuaki Iwata > 01:43 - Daily Life [Xenoblade Chronicles] by Manami Kiyota > 04:13 - Garnet’s Theme [Final Fantasy IX] by Nobuo Uematsu > 06:49 - Priphea Flowers [Lufia & The Fortress Of Doom] by Yasunori Shiono > 10:38 - Solitude [Albert Odyssey Gaiden ~Legend of Eldean~] by Naoki Kodaka > 12:52 - Grandma [The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker] by Kenta Nagata, Hajime Wakai, Toru Minegishi, Koji Kondo > 14:29 - Enveloped In Kindness [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 17:37 - Halcyon Days [13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim] by Yoshimi Kudo > 21:28 - A Far And Warm Memory [Scarlet Nexus] by Hayata Takeda > 24:08 - Unto The Birds The Heavens, Unto The Fish The Sea [Live A Live HD-2D] by Yoko Shimomura > 28:07 - Zen Blossoms [Tetr

About: Is someone watching? Waiting in the darkness? An air of mystery lingers for the second time. Artwork: Chaos;Child 00:00 - Dream [Shin Megami Tensei (PlayStation)] by Tsukasa Masuko, Kenichi Tsuchiya > 01:51 - Missing Perspective [Parasite Eve] by Yoko Shimomura > 04:23 - An Ill Omen [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 07:36 - Disquiet [Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor] by Takami Asano > 09:28 - Find Your Way [Final Fantasy VIII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 13:11 - The Saintly Seven [Triangle Strategy] by Akira Senju > 17:00 - The Voice Someone Calls [Persona 3] by Shoji Meguro > 18:01 - Quietus [999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors] by Shinji Hosoe > 21:29 - Visions [The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky SC] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 25:11 - Dark Night [Octopath Traveller II] by Yasunori Nishiki > 27:54 - The Third Melt [Chaos;Child] by Takeshi Abo > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

About: Music for when you’re just moments from catching that elusive enemy! Artwork: Super Mario 64 00:00 - Chain Attack [Xenoblade Chronicles 3] by Yasunori Mitsuda, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kiyota, Mariam Abounnasr > 03:03 - Pursuit ~ Lying Coldly [Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth] by Noriyuki Iwadare > 06:15 - Knight Quarters [Wild Arms] by Michiko Naruke > 08:02 - Koopa’s Road [Super Mario 64] by Koji Kondo > 10:09 - Charged Trial [Ys V: Lost Kefin, Kingdom of Sand] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 12:49 - Mystery Solved! [Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 14:53 - Pursuit ~ Cornered [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney] by Masakazu Sugimori > 16:25 - I Sawed Demons [Doom] by Robert Prince > 19:05 - Midgar Expressway [Final Fantasy VII Remake] by Nobuo Uematsu > 23:44 - Stand Up To The Threat [Scarlet Nexus] by Hayata Takeda > 26:50 - Death Game [Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns] by Mitsuto Suzuki > 30:30 -

About: In this episode we play individual sets of songs that have a similar quality to each other. Whether it’s a small riff, or an overall similar feel or sound, these tracks are reminiscent of each other. 00:00 - Turnabout Sisters 2001 [Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney] by Masakazu Sugimori > 02:36 - Dating Start! [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 04:32 - Together Always [Secret Of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 06:30 - Yoshi Story [Yoshi’s Story] by Kazumi Totaka > 07:44 - Zora’s Domain [The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time] by Koji Kondo > 10:23 - Going To My Hometown… [Legaia: Duel Saga] by Michiru Oshima > 11:46 - Stage Select [Mega Man 2 ] by Takashi Tateishi > 12:09 - Stage Select [Batman: Return Of The Joker] by Manami Matsumae> 12:39 - Cyan’s Theme [Final Fantasy VI] by Nobuo Uematsu > 15:00 - The Pagan Island [VM Japan] by Falcom Sound Team JDK > 17:36 - Memories Of Green [Chrono Trigger] by Yasunori Mitsuda > 21:21 - Nocturnals [Tunic] by Lifeformed, Janice Kwan > 25:40 - Maridia

About: Let us take you on a journey through Final Fantasy X, XII, XIII, XV & XVI. These tracks are ordered in such a way that hopefully it will feel as though you are experiencing an entire Final Fantasy-like journey from beginning to end through a selection of carefully chosen theme tracks, with a few sound effects thrown in along the way. If you listened to episode 34 & 50, you’ll know exactly where this episode is heading. All songs composed by Nobuo Uematsu (X,XV,XVI), Junya Nakano (X), Masashi Hamauzu (X,XIII), Hitoshi Sakimoto (XII), Yoko Shimomura (XV), Masayoshi Soken (XVI), Takafumi Imamura (XVI). 00:00 - Land of Eikons [XVI] 02:22 - Zanarkand [X] 05:23 - Defiers of Fate [XIII] 07:44 - Stand Your Ground [XV] 10:52 - Victory Fanfare [X]  11:38 - The Blitzers [X] 14:39 - Idylls Of The Empire [XVI] 17:23 - Giza Plains [XII] 20:26 - Into The Mire [XVI] 24:07 - Flash of Steel [XII] 26:38 - Glory’s Fanfare [XIII] 26:45 - Auron’s Theme [X] 29:16 - Sulyya Springs [XIII] 32:14 - Blinded By Light [XIII

About: This episode we take a listen to a collection of themes based on Airships, Planes or Flying Beasts. They express a sense of speed, wonder, exploration, or all three. Artwork: Final Fantasy X 00:00 - Airship Chase [Professor Layton & The Azran Legacy] by Tomohito Nishiura > 03:59 - Can You Fly Sister? [Trials of Mana] by Hiroki Kikuta > 07:36 - Clouds [TaleSpin] by Minae Fujii > 09:25 - Delphinus [Skies of Arcadia] by Yutaka Minobe > 12:36 - Flying To The Sky [Terranigma] by Miyoko Kobayashi, Masanori Hikichi > 14:27 - Marginal Consciousness [Battle Garegga] by Manabu Namiki > 16:53 - Storm Eagle [Mega Man X] by Makoto Tomozawa > 17:59 - High Above The Land [Shovel Knight] by Jake Kaufman > 21:57 - Launch [Final Fantasy X] by Masashi Hamauzu > 25:00 - The Blackwagon [Pyre] by Darren Korb > 26:16 - Stage 7: High Sky [El Viento] by Motoi Sakuraba > 28:41 - The Invincible [Final Fantasy III] by Nobuo Uematsu > 29:59 - Try Your Hand At Wyvern Riding [Fire Emblem Engag

About: These tracks all play during the final moments in their respective games. They’re often played during the final push against the games ultimate evil, with the heroes mustering their last bit of strength to see their resolve fulfilled. Artwork: Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals 00:00 - The One Who Saves The Earth [Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals] by Yasunori Shiono > 02:35 - The Final Battle [Fantasian] by Nobuo Uematsu > 04:37 - The Tempest [Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth] by Atsushi Kitajoh > 08:52 - Don’t Leave Me Alone [Nemesis] by Shinya Sakamoto, Yuuji Takenouchi, Tomoya Tomita, Michiru Yamane > 10:03 - Final Battle [El Viento] by Motoi Sakuraba > 12:42 - Seth’s Lab [Street Fighter X Mega Man] by Alex Esquivel > 14:03 - The Fateful Return [Shovel Knight] by Jake Kaufman > 17:42 - Hopes and Dreams [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 20:43 - Rising Sun [Okami] by Masami Ueda, Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Rei Kondoh, Akari Groves > 24:30 - The Final Witness [Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney

About: This episode features another collection of Tactical RPG themes. Music from moments of war, with some highly melodic songs, premonitions of upcoming battle, and some deep, heavy action themes. Artwork: Fire Emblem: Fates 00:00 - Engage [Fire Emblem: Engage] by Yasuhisa Baba, Kazuki Komai, Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Daichi Aoki, Daichi Ishihara, Joya Shiori > 03:23 - Road Taken [Fire Emblem: Fates] by Hiroki Morishita, Takeru Kanazaki, Yasuhisa Baba, Rei Kondo, Masato Gouda, Rena Strober > 08:43 - Sand Shower [Phantom Brave] by Tenpei Sato > 11:07 - Chapter 3 [Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War] by Yuka Tsujiyoko > 12:52 - Determination [Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones] by Saki Haruyama, Yoshihiko Kitamura, Yoshito Hirano > 15:29 - Companions [Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade] by Yuka Tsujiyoko > 18:12 - Frontiers Tactics [Romance Of The Three Kingdoms II NES] by Minoru Mukaiya > 19:24 - Trivial Battle [Bahamut Lagoon] by Noriko Matsueda > 21:03 - Faraway Holy Land (Flar

About: Many memorable journeys in video games take the hero or the entourage through scenic routes, landmark pathways or unforgettable plains. These songs accompany these moments with musical elements of momentum, picturesque melodies and a certain sense of discovery. Artwork: Octopath Traveller 00:00 - Tread On Ground [Ragnarok Online] by SoundTeMP > 01:54 - The Flatlands [Octopath Traveller] by Yasunori Nishiki > 04:56 - Mi’hen Highroad [Final Fantasy X-2] by Noriko Matsueda, Takahito Eguchi > 07:10 - Super Bell Hill [Super Mario 3D World] by Mahito Yokota > 09:13 - East Province (Walking) [Pokémon Scarlet & Violet] by Go Ichinose, Minako Adachi, Junichi Masuda, Hiromitsu Maeba, Teruo Taniguchi, Hitomi Sato, Toby Fox > 12:12 - Step: The Plain [Super Smash Bros. Brawl] by Takahiro Nishi, Shogo Sakai, Masaaki Iwasaki, Yutaka Iraha, Keigo Ozaki, Kentaro Ishizaka > 14:48 - Swivel [Trials of Mana 2020] by Hiroki Kikuta, Ryo Yamazaki > 16:47 - Road To The Tower [Brain Lord] by Masanao Aka