Title: マブラヴ (Muv-luv) BASXI Ver.
Vocals: 栗林みな実 (Minami Kuribayashi)
Release Date: 7/26/02
Catalog No.: HBC-001
Rating: 4/4

This is one the CDs I bought when I went to Japan, specifically, at the Animate in Shibuya.

The three songs included include the theme song to Muv-luv, Kiminozo, and a new song Minami wrote, titled "Happy Birthday." If I remember correctly from the DVD, she wrote it for a friend. Because these remixes are with her band, the music sounds a little less engineered and more like what you would hear at a jazz hall. Of course, my favorite song on here is Rumbling Hearts and the karaoke version is also here. This is the only CD with a karaoke version of that song.

Title: クロノクルセイド (Chrono Crusade) OP Single
Vocals: 栗林みな実 (Minami Kuribayashi)
Release Date: 1/21/04
Catalog No.: LACM-4110
Rating: 3/4

This is one of the three Minami Kuribayashi CDs I got to show my gratitude for what they did on Kiminozo Radio.

I have no context for the story of this series, neither anime nor manga, so I can only judge it based on what I'm hearing. As with anything else, I might like the songs better if I knew the story. Anyhow, this CD was the 5th highest selling anime single of 2004.

The first song is the intro to the show. It's a upbeat song and I get a sense of "adventure" from the melody and lyrics. The second song is an original song written by Minami and Masaaki, the same collaboration of the Kiminozo songs that I love. It's a bit too slow for me, but it shows the range of music that Minami can sing.

Title: 舞-HiME (Mai-Hime) OP Single
Vocals: 栗林みな実 (Minami Kuribayashi)
Release Date: 11/3/04
Catalog No.: LACM-4157
Rating: 3/4

The second CD I bought to show my appreciation for Kiminozo Radio.

Like the Chrono Crusade opening, this CD ranked at #7 for 2004 in anime singles. Both songs on here are collaborations with Minami and Masaaki. Since I haven't watched the anime and only read the first volume of the manga, I didn't know what to expect. However, after hearing the song a couple of times, I've finally come to enjoy it. It's one of those songs that I think only Minami can sing. Her voice and the music go very well together. The second song is just decent.

The image is of the back side of the CD.

Title: 舞-HiME (Mai-Hime) OP Remix
Vocals: 栗林みな実 (Minami Kuribayashi)
Release Date: 3/24/05
Catalog No.: LACM-4189
Rating: 2/4

The last (3rd) CD purchased in appreciation of Kiminozo Radio.

There are 3 versions of the opening theme on this CD. The regular version is already lively enough that I didn't think it warranted all these techno remixes. These three songs overdo what is already a good song.

The bonus DVD has a music video with the original mix. As with the Precious Memories DVD, I don't particularly like Minami in a black veil outfit. I know she has a dark aura, but I think she would look better in any other type of costume.