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It isn't the most entertaining set of extras—Nagahama makes for a rather boring interview—but it's quite informative, full of tidbits such as demonstrations of the extent of Nagahama's loyalty to the original manga, and a mention of chameleonic composer Toshio Masuda's decision to tailor-make different compositions for each episode's ending sequence (only one of the five versions on this disc is presented clean in the extras though). Also included is a clean version of the superb Simon & Garfunkel-esque opener.
While some fantasy anime shows set their sword-and-sorcery action scenes to anachronistic rock music, Kyo kara Maoh! takes a more traditional approach with a swashbuckling orchestral sound. Whether it's a heated duel, a thoughtful conversation, or one of those oddball comedy moments, the background music stays true to the 18th- or 19th-century concept of the Demon Kingdom. Even J.S. Bach's well-known chorale "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme" sneaks into this show. Those who do like roaring electric guitars, though, will find plenty in the lively opening and ending songs.
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