As a result, Gonzo, the studio responsible for the series (who you may remember from our Blassreiter coverage), managed to create a universe that could be easily mistaken for a Japanese RPG. The series features a twist on the classic Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet, while taking quite a few liberties in an attempt to flesh out the story. It was subsequently licensed by FUNimation Entertainment with a tentative 2009 US release. Romeo x Juliet premiered in April of 2007 in Japan, and quickly garnered an Internet following overseas. Does this trademark sound translate over into the world of anime? Well, there’s a reason it’s the soundtrack of the month. Sakimoto is known for his contributions to Final Fantasy XII, Odin Sphere, the recently released Valkyria Chronicles, as well as the upcoming action RPG Muramasa: The Demon Blade, and he’s often praised for his lush orchestrations and impeccable attention to detail. This month, we take a step in the opposite direction with Hitoshi Sakimoto’s score for the anime Romeo x Juliet. Last month we highlighted the music of Yoko Kanno, a composer famous for her work on various anime series.
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