NAGURU ONNA (TV score by Michiru Oshima) (lossless) (FLAC)

Usually translated as "Woman Striking A Blow," the main character in this 1998 Japanese TV series is fired from her job and in desperation accepts work in a boxing gym where she eventually becomes the trainer for a man she intensely dislikes. Yet, over time…

For this drama/romance, Oshima provided a another eclectic score with tender ballads, some jaunty Gershwin-esque tracks, even a bossa nova. Nothing harsh or heavy.

Hard to find commercial release on Sony Records #SRCL 4441.
17 tracks totaling 40 minutes.
Disc was ripped to FLAC using XLD.

LINK is in spoiler…

Password=crybaby

LINK= https://1fichier.com/?tcimecrvcl

Tracklist courtesy of amazon.co.jp:
1. 居るべき場所~予感
2. 光の中へ~鼓動
3. 闘い
4. 終わりなき旅(ピアノ・ソロ・ヴァージョン)
5. 挫折
6. 神さまのいたずら~運命
7. 光の中へ~静寂
8. 陰謀~危機
9. 居るべき場所~友情
10. 都会
11. 孤独
12. 居るべき場所(ピアノ・ソロ・ヴァージョン)
13. 終わりなき旅(ストリングス・ヴァージョン)
14. 光の中へ~躍動
15. 二人
16. 恋心
17. 居るべき場所~勇気

In romaji:
1. Irubeki Bashou ~ Yokan
2. Hikari no Naka e ~ Kodou
3. Tatakai
4. Owari Naki Tabi (Piano Solo Version)
5. Zasetsu
6. Kami-sama no Itazura ~ Unmei
7. Hikari no Naka e ~ Seijaku
8. Iou ~ Kiki
9. Irubeki Bashou ~ Yuujou
10. Tokai
11. Kodoku
12. Irubeki Bashou (Piano Solo Version)
13. Owari Naki Tabi (Strings Version)
14. Hikari no Naka e ~ Yakudou
15. Futari
16. Koigokoro
17. Irubeki Bashou ~ Yuuki

Quick skimming through it made it seem like having Nabari no Ou, FMA 03, (a weaker godzilla-like one?) and a lot of other types in a nutshell. Very nice versatile mix.

Especial track 1 reminds me a lot of Nabari. Track 6 is sort of like a sister track to "Raimei kuru".
Track 8 sounds somewhat FMA-ish.

And I was even thinking the Oshima Thread were dying, thanks for digging it up with such a nice Update. 😀

The EXACT files I downloaded from YEPSA, re-uploaded to MediaFire. I’ll also post this link in the Michiru Oshima Discography thread since Ted asked for this :’D

EDIT: Yepsa’s link works again!