Knight Sabers
Songs: 4Anime-Übersicht: 1
Description
The name Knight Sabers is associated with two distinct music entities: a fictional in-universe band from the classic cyberpunk anime series Bubblegum Crisis, and a modern electronic music project that adopted the name as a tribute.
Within the original anime franchise, the Knight Sabers are the protagonist group of mercenaries, and the name was used for performances of insert songs and theme music. The most notable credit is for the ending theme of the third episode of the OVA series Bubblegum Crash, the 1991 sequel to Bubblegum Crisis. The song is titled Over the Pressure - Toki o Koete (OVER THE PRESSURE~時を越えて). It serves as the third ending theme for Bubblegum Crash, with the credit reading performed by The Knight Sabers. The song was composed and arranged by Haward Killy. For the same series, the opening theme is Hatenai Tabi: Hajimari no Toki (果てない旅 ~始まりの時) and the first two ending themes are Cool Eyes and Saigo Ni..., all performed by Ryoko Tachikawa, who also voices the character Priss Asagiri.
The music for the broader Bubblegum Crisis franchise was primarily composed by Makaino Kovji (also credited as Kouji Makaino). The original Bubblegum Crisis OVAs featured numerous songs tied to the fictional band Priss and the Replicants, as well as other character-driven tracks. Song titles from the series include Born to Kill, Blow Up, Revenge Road, Moonlight Rambler, Red Eyes, Double Vision, Scoop Chase, Say Yes!, Soldier of Roses, Rock Me, and Jumping Heart.
In the 2010s, a separate musical act emerged under the name Knight Sabers. This project is a collaboration between artists Klasey Jones and Jaqueline Ruther. The project is inspired by the Bubblegum Crisis anime, with its name and visual aesthetics serving as direct homages. Their musical style falls within the genres of synthwave, future funk, and electronica. The artist formation date is listed as October 3, 2018.
This modern Knight Sabers project has released several EPs and singles. Their debut EP, Mega Tokyo, was released in 2018 on vinyl in 2019 through the label Stereoboom. The EP contains six tracks: Revenge Road, Twilight, Damage Heart, Mega Tokyo, The Day I Met You, and Crown Heights. In 2019, they released the End Game EP on digital, limited edition cassette, and later on vinyl. The tracklist includes Closer, Silent Night, In The Dark, End Game, Victory, and Wasurenaide. The EP Ephemeral Love was released in 2020, featuring guest vocalist Nina Pulimood on the title track. Other releases include the single Victory and a remix of a track titled Odyssee 2077. Artwork and design for these releases is frequently provided by an artist named Mizucat. The modern Knight Sabers is an independent project, with releases often self-published or on small labels.
Within the original anime franchise, the Knight Sabers are the protagonist group of mercenaries, and the name was used for performances of insert songs and theme music. The most notable credit is for the ending theme of the third episode of the OVA series Bubblegum Crash, the 1991 sequel to Bubblegum Crisis. The song is titled Over the Pressure - Toki o Koete (OVER THE PRESSURE~時を越えて). It serves as the third ending theme for Bubblegum Crash, with the credit reading performed by The Knight Sabers. The song was composed and arranged by Haward Killy. For the same series, the opening theme is Hatenai Tabi: Hajimari no Toki (果てない旅 ~始まりの時) and the first two ending themes are Cool Eyes and Saigo Ni..., all performed by Ryoko Tachikawa, who also voices the character Priss Asagiri.
The music for the broader Bubblegum Crisis franchise was primarily composed by Makaino Kovji (also credited as Kouji Makaino). The original Bubblegum Crisis OVAs featured numerous songs tied to the fictional band Priss and the Replicants, as well as other character-driven tracks. Song titles from the series include Born to Kill, Blow Up, Revenge Road, Moonlight Rambler, Red Eyes, Double Vision, Scoop Chase, Say Yes!, Soldier of Roses, Rock Me, and Jumping Heart.
In the 2010s, a separate musical act emerged under the name Knight Sabers. This project is a collaboration between artists Klasey Jones and Jaqueline Ruther. The project is inspired by the Bubblegum Crisis anime, with its name and visual aesthetics serving as direct homages. Their musical style falls within the genres of synthwave, future funk, and electronica. The artist formation date is listed as October 3, 2018.
This modern Knight Sabers project has released several EPs and singles. Their debut EP, Mega Tokyo, was released in 2018 on vinyl in 2019 through the label Stereoboom. The EP contains six tracks: Revenge Road, Twilight, Damage Heart, Mega Tokyo, The Day I Met You, and Crown Heights. In 2019, they released the End Game EP on digital, limited edition cassette, and later on vinyl. The tracklist includes Closer, Silent Night, In The Dark, End Game, Victory, and Wasurenaide. The EP Ephemeral Love was released in 2020, featuring guest vocalist Nina Pulimood on the title track. Other releases include the single Victory and a remix of a track titled Odyssee 2077. Artwork and design for these releases is frequently provided by an artist named Mizucat. The modern Knight Sabers is an independent project, with releases often self-published or on small labels.
Songs
- Over the Pressure - Toki o Koete (OVER THE PRESSURE~時を越えて): 0
- Akuma to Tenshi no Kiss" (悪魔と天使のキス; Devil and Angel's Kiss): 1
- Asu e Touchdown" (明日へタッチダウン; Touchdown to Tomorrow): 1
- Thrill ni Odoru Tenshi-tachi" (スリルに踊る天使たち; Thrilling Angels): 1