Mamoru Nagano's Five Star Stories Designs 2 - Addler: Juno

This was the second of three books in the Five Star Stories Design series. The book measured 23.6 cm x 29.6 cm which was slightly larger A4 size. Images included the characters, the Mortar Heads, ships, and maps/graphs/charts. The entire book was in color. As in all three books, the final image, pages 190-191, was "Last Design is a Wedding Dress from the Collections" titled "Ulicle."



Product number was ISBN978-4-04-854103-9. It was published by Kadokawa Shoten and released on 7/10/2007. UPC Bar Code - 9784048541039 and 1920076028007. It was priced at Y2800. The book was 194 pages in total length.

p21 a Great Union of Tran
p113 Holy Land Bakinn-Rakkan
p127 Union of Dei Yorgun
p133 Trio do Co-Lus
p164 Mortar Headd Stable


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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Anime Album I

This book covered various cell images from the very beginning of the Sailor Moon TV series. The first 88 pages were in color. These pages covered images and synopsis of the first 24 episodes. Also included was images of the OP, ED, the transformation scene of the first 3 senshis, and some early artwork by Naoko Takeuchi, the manga artist who originally created Sailor Moon. The second half of the book was all black and white. Pages 89-95 covered some interviews and other background information. Pages 96-119 had line art from each character, including each "yomen" that appeared in each of the first 24 episodes. At the end of the book, it some of the Sailor Moon merchandise that sprung up after the series aired. It included dolls, her "Make-Up" pen, Moon-Stick, locklet, and a few CDs and singles. At the front of the book, there was a single-sided, three panel foldout of the five senshis shopping.

Product number was ISBN4-06-177734-3. It was released on 4/10/1993 and priced at Y1200. The book was 136 pages in total length.

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Piano -...to you- Single

This CD was from the Piano TV Series. It was performed by Ayako Kawasumi. First print included a picture disc (bottom image).



Product ID was MMCC-6012. It was published by Marine Entertainment and released on 12/21/2002. UPC Bar Code - 996779 011872. It was priced at Y1260. Total length of the CD was 15:11.



1. ...to you 3:29
2. blue blue (AYAKO Vocal Version) 4:00
3. blue blue (Off Vocal Version) 4:00
4. Sound Drama [Somewhere~itsuka kitto~] 3:40


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I My Me! Strawberry Eggs -White Station- Single

This CD was from the I My Me! Strawberry Eggs TV Series. It was performed by Ace File who were made up of Kushi Marina, Nara Saori, Kudoh Asagi, and Yoshikawa Mae. This was the ending song for the series. First press included two cards and a picture disc.


Product ID was VICL-35273. It was published by Victor Entertainment and released on 7/25/2001. UPC Bar Code - 988002 418350. It was priced at Y1050. Total length of the CD was 17:49.


1. WHITE STATION 3:48
2. garasu no pengin 5:06
3. WHITE STATION (original karaoke) 3:48
4. garasu no pengin (original karaoke) 5:04


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Silent Möbius: The Motion Picture Book

This book covered the first Silent Möbius Movie. This oversize book measured 260 x 364 mm. The first 38 pages were in color. It covered the characters, the world, and line art. Pages 38-48 were black and white, which included interviews. The rest of the book, 64-80, was in color. It included several pages of merchandise from the movie and film digest. At the end of the book was a three-panel foldout of Katsumi Liqueur. It was titled Movie 2.

Product number was ISBN4-04-714506-8. It was released on 6/25/1992. There was no UPC Bar Code. It was priced at Y2400. The book was 80 pages in total length.


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Read or Die Original Soundtrack

This was the soundtrack to the Read or Die OVA Series. Taku Iwasaki composed the music. On the obi, "Listen or Die!" was printed on it. First press included a card (bottom image).



Product ID was SVWC-7078. It was published by SME and released on 11/21/2001. UPC Bar Code - 534530 707840. It was priced at Y3059. Total length of the CD was 40:46.



1. boutou ni atari, mazu denketsu ga hoeru / In the beginning Roars the Electric Genius 01:27
2. R.O.D no teema ~Opening Version~ / Theme of R.O.D. ~Opening Version~ 01:34
3. sho o aishite kuruu mono iwaku, "kami wa tuneni warera to tomo ni" / Those Who Love Books to Insanity Say, "Paper is Always with Us" 02:21
4. hon'ya ni te --- fukaku shizuka ni senkou seyo / At a Bookshop --- Choose Silent, Choose Deep 01:19
5. senritsu! senritsu! mata senritsu!! / Horror! Horror! More Horror!! 02:23
6. shinshi-teki na, amarini shinshi-teki na / Gentlemanly, All Too Gentlemanly 03:46
7. toki no hazama ni kakuretaru hoshikuzu no teema / Theme of Stardust Hidden in the Gap of Time 01:28
8. shippuu no kyouyoku, torae rareru no wa nashi / The Evil Wing of Swift Wind, Which No One Can Catch 01:38
9. hiruinaki ranbu, sora ga semasugiru / Unequaled Wild Dance, The Sky is not Big Enough 01:33
10. nishi nite asobu otoko, nyoi nite bou o sosori tateru / A Man Playing in the West Raises a Pole at Will 04:20
11. ijin kumikyoku ; Part I Kigai naru sai, Gen'nai; Part II sono otoko, tonchi-mono ni tsuki; Part III eikou naki tensai-tachi no Adagio 09:04
12. subete no eichi o eikoku e! / Bring All the Wisdom to Britain! 03:10
13. R.O.D no teema ~long version~ / Theme of R.O.D ~long version~ 03:47
14. onna tachi no tamashii, tsuka no ma nite yasuragi, nochi ni... / Souls of the Women Rest for a Moment, and Then... 02:52


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Happy World -Kami-sama no Okuri mono ~Naked Angel~ / Shiawase Biyori- Single

This CD was from the Happy World! OVA Series. It included full length versions of both the opening and ending song. The CD came in a two panel cardboard sleeve (not digipack). The cover was illustrated by Kenjirou Takeshita who created the manga.



Product ID was KSCA-29153. It was published by KSS Records and released on 8/9/2002. UPC Bar Code - 988707 291531. It was priced at Y1260. Total length of the CD was 12:14.

1. Kami-sama no Okuri mono ~Naked Angel~ (millio) OP 03:20
2. Shiawase Biyori (Satomi Hanamura) ED 02:49
3. Kami-sama no Okuri mono ~Naked Angel~ karaoke 03:22
4. Shiawase Biyori karaoke 02:39


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The Vision of Escaflowne: Memorial Collection

This book was from the Vision of Escaflowne TV Series. Pages 1-18 and 51-82 were color. The first section of the book covered color images of all characters from the series. Pages 19-50 were black and white. It covered line-art as well as interviews from various cast and production crew. In the second color section, pages 51-82, it was titled "Memories of Hitomi Kanazaki." It covered images from the various cities she visited; which included Fanelia, Austuria, Freid, and Atlantis; as well several key events throughout the course of the TV series. Also included were images from the OP and ED animation sequence, Guymelefs, and the cast. The last section, which was black and white, was mostly filled with text information from the series.

Product number was ISBN4-19-720009-9. It was published by Animage and released on 1/5/1997. UPC Bar Code - 9784197200092 and 1919474015009. It was priced at Y1500. The book was 98 pages in total length.


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Takae!! Iczer-One Special CD2

This was the second soundtrack to Iczer-1 OVA Series. The CD was reissued five years after the initial release.



Product ID was LD32-5018 & TYCY-5225. It was published by Futureland (Toshiba EMI) and released on 4/22/87 & 5/20/92. It was priced at Y3008 & Y2000. Total length of the CD was 60:32.

1. hakai no yousai / Fortress Of Destruction 05:37
2. Cobalt Chingon / Requiem For Cobalt 03:22
3. genwaku no ihen / Another Space Of Illusion 02:41
4. Rainy Love (Mayumi Shou / Nagisa Kanou) 04:07
5. Bridge Collection - tataki no yokan / Bridge Collection - Premonition Of Battle 01:28
6. Nagisa to Sayoko 01:52
7. waga ane - waga hyouteki / My Sister, My Target 04:22
8. Iczer-Sigma no chousen / Iczer Sigma's Challenge 01:28
9. Rolling Devil (Keiko Toda / Iczer-2) 03:56
10. Iczer-Sigma no saigo / The Death Of Iczer Sigma 02:58
11. yomigaeru Iczer-2 / Iczer-2 Reviving 01:17
12. Sir Violet no higeki / Tragedy Of Sir Violet 04:28
13. hitotoki no yasuragi / Momental Peace 02:28
14. Big Gold (kikai seimeitai) / Big Gold (Machine Organism) 03:56
15. Nagisa no kokoro / Nagisa's Mind 03:42
16. karai naru shitou / Magnificent Mortal Combat 03:32
17. taiketsu no toki / Time To Confront 03:15
18. wakare / Parting 02:29
19. eien no Iczer-1 / Iczer One For Ever (Miki Kakizawa) 03:23


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Marmalade Boy Vol.3 Marmalade Voice

This CD was from the Marmalade Boy TV Series. The entire CD was made up of vocals. It included the OP (track 1), ED (track 11), as well as Miki's version of both of them. The rest of the vocals were played throughout the series and usually played during a particular character's theme or moment.

Product ID was APCM-5040. It was published by Apollon and released in 9/21/1994. UPC Bar Code - 988015 051100. It was priced at Y3000. Total length of the CD was 53:53.

1. Egao ni Aitai (Rie Hamada) OP 04:19
2. South Wind (Mariko Kouda / Miki Koshikawa) 04:11
3. Rain (Ryotaro Okiayu / Yuu Matsuura) 04:08
4. Moment (Mariko Kouda / Miki Koshikawa) 05:23
5. Suteki na Serenade [Miki Version] (Mariko Kouda / Miki Koshikawa) 04:01
6. Friend Ship (Rie Hamada) 05:17
7. Saigo no Yakusoku (Mariko Kouda / Miki Koshikawa) 05:00
8. Egao ni Aitai [slow version] (Rie Hamada) 04:37
9. Kanashii Tokiha Itsumo (Jun'ichi Kanemaru / Ginta Suou) 04:16
10. Taiyou wo Sagashite (Aya Hisakawa / Arimi Suzuki) 04:13
11. Suteki na Serenade (Miho Fujiwara) ED1 04:02
12. Egao ni Aitai [Miki version] (Mariko Kouda / Miki Koshikawa) 4:19


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Mamoru Nagano's Five Star Stories Designs 1 - Easter; A.K.D.

This was the first of three books in the Five Star Stories Design series. The book measured 23.6 cm x 29.6 cm which was slightly larger A4 size. Images included the characters, the Mortar Heads, ships, and maps/graphs/charts. The entire book was in color. As in all three books, the final image, pages 174-175, was "Last Design is a Wedding Dress from the Collections" titled "The B.R.I.D.E."



Product number was ISBN4-04-853881-0. It was published by Kadokawa Shoten and released on 9/25/2005. UPC Bar Code - 9784048538817 and 1920076028007. It was priced at Y2800. The book was 178 pages in total length.

p5 Delta Belun A.K.D. - Amaterasu Kingdom Demesnes
p41 F.E.M.C. - First Easter Mirage Corps
p125 Power of A.K.D. Gohds Knights
p145 Faits the Land of Fatimas Fates
p153 The Deities, Spirits, and Tales


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Gunnm Image Album

This Image CD was from the Gunnm (Battle Angel Alita) OVA Series. Only tracks 4 and 8 were instrumentals while the rest of the CD was comprised of vocals. The booklet was 18 color pages with some beautiful images. Also included was a sticker and a piece filmstrip from the OVA.



Product ID was JSCA-29005. It was published by KSS Records and released on 5/21/1993. UPC Bar Code - 988007 290053. It was priced at Y3000. Total length of the CD was 44:18.

1. Rusty Angel (Keisuke Shinagawa) 04:19
2. Absolute Miracle (Kaori Akima) 03:36
3. Gunnm I (instrumental) 03:14
4. Aim (Mazayuki Seno) 04:55
5. Cyborg Mermaid (Kaori Akima) ED 05:13
6. Dear Sweet Heart (SAHARA) 04:34
7. Keep My Dream (Keisuke Shinagawa) 04:25
8. Gunnm II (instrumental) 03:59
9. The One I Love (Kaori Akima) 05:32
10. Believe in Fate (Keisuke Shinagawa) 04:23


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Arslan Senki / The Heroic Legend of Arslan II Original Soundtrack

This was the soundtrack to the second Arslan Senki OVA. Norihiro Tsuru composed the music. It came with a beautiful 12 page color booklet with various images of the characters as well as the Yumi Yanimura and Norihoro Tsuru.



Product ID was SRCL-2410. It was published by Sony Records and released on 7/1/1992. UPC Bar Code - 988009 241029. It was priced at Y2800. Total length of the CD was 68:04.



1. Announcement of Death from a Heavenly Messenger 04:30
2. Traveling Clouds, Running Water 04:17
3. Sweat and Blood on A Public Road 03:50
4. Brilliance is an Abbrevation of Wisdom 04:31
5. Sculptured Group of A City of Demons 06:53
6. 2 Princes 03:12
7. Crimson Red Grape Wine 04:53
8. Foreign Country Sand Dune 03:10
9. The Setting Sun's Sad Song 04:52
10. The Taking of A Covering Generation From A Country 03:22

Suite for "Ecbatana"
11. i) Man Proposes, God Proposes 02:33
12. ii) Painters and Poets Have Leave to Lie 03:07
13. iii) Look Before You Leap 03:19
14. iv) Facts Are Stubborn Things 02:34
15. v) All is Vanity 03:22
16. Announcement of Death from a Heavenly Messenger II 04:35
17. Believe that my heart is throbbing (Yumi Tanimura) 05:14


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La Corda D'Oro Mio Colore

This book, which measured 15 x 21 cm, covered the La Corda series. The first 78 pages were in color. There were no images from the anime but rather illustrations by Yuki Kure, who wrote the La Corda manga. In the middle of the book, in the Making Section, the pages were slightly different size and texture. This section instead opened up into a 4-panel page section. This was a Hana to Yume Comics Special.

Product number was ISBN978-4-592-17049-5. It was published by Hakusensha and released on 2/10/2007. UPC Bar Code - 9784592170495 and 1929979010003. It was priced at Y1000. The book was 110 pages in total length.

p1 Premium Pin-up
p10 Benvenuto! - ??
p11 Character's Gallery part 1
p53 Boys Collection
p71 Making of ??
p79 Character's Gallery part 2
p87 Subcharacters' File
p99 Voice of Kure Yuki
p106 Illustrations' Index


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Silent Möbius Kiddy Phenil Character CD - Morning Star- Single

This was an character image song from Silent Möbius for Kiddy Phenil. It was performed by Hiromi Tsuru, the seiyuu of Kiddy. If all six character CD covers were put together, they form one complete image (bottom image).




Product ID was KTDR-2035. It was published by Kitty Records (Polydor) and released in 4/15/1992. UPC Bar Code - 988031 008188. It was priced at Y800. Total length of the CD was 09:16.

1. Morning Star 04:39
2. Morning Star karaoke 04:34


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Tiny Snow Fairy Sugar -Sugar Baby Love / Snow Flower- Single

This CD Single was from the Tiny Snow Fairy Sugar TV Series. It included full versions of both the opening and ending song. Yoko Ishida performed the opening song while Maria Yamamoto did the ending.



Product ID was PICA-0009. It was published by Pioneer and released on 10/24/2001. UPC Bar Code - 988102 269722. It was priced at Y1260. Total length of the CD was 20:02.



1. Sugar Baby Love OP 04:34
2. Sugar Baby Love (exciting "cute" version) 03:42
3. Snow Flower ED 03:36
4. Sugar Baby Love (karaoke) 04:34
5. Snow Flower (karaoke) 03:32


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Akemi Takada Dragon Magazine Special: Tir na Sorcha

The title of the book was from Irish/Celtic legend/myth. It was related to fairies and was referred to as the "Land of Light". The artwork was done by Akemi Takada. At the front of the book was a double-sided, three panal fold out poster. The first 88 pages were in color. Note: There were no images from Kimagure Orange Road in this book.

Product number was ISBN4-8291-9117-1. It was released on 8/25/1995. UPC Bar Code - 9784829191170 and 1920076022006. It was priced at Y2200. The book was 118 pages in total length.

p9 Remhscela
p16 Fledh
p30 Aineas
p38 Trenfher
p50 Crann bethadh
p60 Tir innamBeo
p88 Mothuchan


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Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team Visual Book 1

This book covered the first four episodes of the Gundam 08th MS Team OVA series. The first 50 pages were in color. The first 30 pages covered the film story. It also included images from the opening and ending sequence. Pages 31-37 covered images of the characters as well as several different mobile suits and other mecha from the series. Pages 69-82 covered line-art of the characters, machines, and scenary. Pages 83-84 had images of various mobile suit models. Pages 85-100 was short manga story. At the front of the book was a two panel, double sided fold out. One side was an illustration of the RX-79(G) Gundam and Hover Truck by Sano Hirotoshi. The backside was a model of RX79(G) 1:100 (scale).

Product number was ISBN4-89425-134-5. It was published by Hobby Japan released on 11/1/1996. UPC Bar Code - 9784894251342 and 1919476012006. It was priced at Y1200. The book was 102 pages in total length.


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Ai Yori Aoshi -Towa no Hana / Na mo Shirenu Hana- Single

This was the maxi single to Ai Yori Aoshi TV Series. It included both the opening and ending song. Yoko Ishida did the opening song while The Indigo did the ending song.



Product ID was PICA-0018. It was published by Geneon / Pioneer and released on 4/24/2002. UPC Bar Code - 988102 287726. It was priced at Y1260. Total length of the CD was 16:20.



1. Towa no Hana / An Eternal Flower OP 04:15
2. Na mo Shirenu Hana / A Flower Without a Known Name ED 03:57
3. Towa no Hana / An Eternal Flower (instrumental) 04:14
4. Na mo Shirenu Hana / A Flower Without a Known Name (instrumental) 03:55


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Magic Knight Rayearth Soundtrack Vol.5 Hikaru Umi Fuu

The fifth soundtrack of Magic Knight Rayearth originated from the second season series (which began at episode 21). There were no vocals on this CD. Also included was a sticker (bottom image) of Hikaru that measured 57 x 101 mm. When the covers of the fourth and fifth soundtracks were put together, they form a single image (3rd image).



Product ID was POCH-1505. It was published by Polydor and released in 7/15/1995. UPC Bar Code - 988005 163455. It was priced at Y2500. Total length of the CD was 61:21.



1. San-goku Shinkou O-tozamu, Chize-ta, Hua-rren / Invasion of O-tozamu, Chize-ta, Hua-rren 06:52
2. Nova ~ Rival Toujyo! 02:47
3. Primera 01:27
4. Lantis ~ Kodoku no Kenshi 01:45
5. Chizeta ~ Shinryaku Kaishi 02:21
6. Yasuragi o Motomete 01:14
7. Kouhai Shita Cephiro (Version 1) 01:57
8. Fahren ~ Amakakeru Doumu 01:53
9. Umi no Kimochi (Version 3) 01:29
10. Semaru Kyoui 01:30
11. Autozam ~ Yami kara no Koe 01:39
12. Fuu no Koi (Version 3) 01:12
13. Debonair ~ Hametsu no Yokan
14. Mysterious... 01:31
15. Odayaka na Toki no naka de (Another Version) 02:57
16. Cephiro no Shiro 02:05
17. Fahren ~ Totsugeki 02:09
18. Asahi 01:52
19. Chizeta ~ Fukitsu no Zentyou 02:00
20. Hikaru no Omoi (Version 3) 01:33
21. Aishuu (Another Version) 02:27
22. Fightin' Spirits 02:41
23. Fuu no Koi (Version 4) 02:01
24. Debonair ~ Ran 01:31
25. Kouhai Shita Cephiro (Version 2) 01:47
26. Lantis ~ Hourou 01:40
27. Namida o Yobu Mashin 1:57
28. Kessen! 01:08
29. Saikai no Toki 01:44
30. Lullaby ~Yasashiku Dakasete~ [instrumental] 01:54



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