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Kuroki Mio - Kara

Tone/Mood

The first half of this is that omnipresent 'Something very cool and mysterious is happening' music. It's always done well at its job - it's very evocative, and stands alone very well when it comes to conveying that mood of mystery. The second half reminds me a lot of 'Watashi wa Ohimesama.' It's not quite as interesting to listen to; more on the cute side of the spectrum.

Placement

Throughout series

Memorable

Yes

Overall Rating

4 out of 5. The second half isn't as spectacular as the first, but they're both still very nice.

Sailor Mars - Cele

Tone/Mood

It gives a feeling of accomplishment. Everything is nicely pulled together to show emotion. The first part was mediocre to me, it sounded too...generic shoujou, I suppose. Yes, I know this is a shoujou show, but still, it didn't appeal much to me. I love the string part with the flute echo in the second half. It sounds to me like someone one might hear at a fancy dinner. It sounds...professional I suppose is the word.

Placement

Various times in the series

Memorable

The second half, yes

Overall Rating

The first half wasn't that great to me, but I really loved the second half. I love how the second half was arranged.