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Length: 2:10<br>
Length: 2:10<br>
Genre: DRUM & BASS<br>
Genre: DRUM & BASS<br>
VJ: [[ackermann]]<br>
Movie: [[Kazuha Hayashi|ackermann]]<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[CS DJ TROOPERS|beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS CS]]<br>
First Music Game Appearance: [[CS DJ TROOPERS|beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS CS]]<br>
Other Music Game Appearances:
Other Music Game Appearances:
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== Lyrics ==
== Lyrics ==
None.
None.


== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
 
* THE LAST STRIKER is an extended version of the same titled song, used as the ending theme for [[AC DJ TROOPERS|beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS]], and can be found on the [[beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]] album.
* THE LAST STRIKER is the ending theme of [[AC DJ TROOPERS|beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS]], and can be found on the ''beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK'' album.
* The full version of THE LAST STRIKER appears on L.E.D.'s first album, [[Denjin K|電人K]].
* A long version of THE LAST STRIKER appears on L.E.D.'s first album, [[Denjin K|電人K]].
** The beatmania IIDX series uses a game-size edit of this version of THE LAST STRIKER.
** The beatmania IIDX series use a game-size edit of THE LAST STRIKER based on the long version.
* THE LAST STRIKER is part of L.E.D.'s STRIKER series of songs.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
 
* THE LAST STRIKER is one of the hidden songs of beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS CS. It can be unlocked by following [[CS DJ TROOPERS#The Last Song|these instructions]] after having unlocked [[VOX UP]].
* THE LAST STRIKER's video is taken from past generic videos from previous beatmania IIDX games.
* THE LAST STRIKER's video is taken from past generic videos from previous beatmania IIDX games.
* To access THE LAST STRIKER in beatmania IIDX 15 DJ TROOPERS CS, please see [[CS_DJ_TROOPERS#The_Last_Song/ this page]].
* THE LAST STRIKER is one of the ''PARALLEL ROTATION'' DJ TROOPERS EXTRA STAGEs in beatmania IIDX 17 SIRIUS.
* THE LAST STRIKER was added to [[AC SIRIUS|beatmania IIDX 17 SIRIUS]] as an EXTRA STAGE in the PARALLEL ROTATION DJ TROOPERS folder.
* Keeping with the ending theme motif, THE LAST STRIKER was the last WEEKLY RANKING song for beatmania IIDX 17 SIRIUS before the release of [[AC Resort Anthem|beatmania IIDX 18 Resort Anthem]].
* THE LAST STRIKER is used as background music in a mission on the KONAMI arcade game ''ROAD FIGHTERS'' (ロードファイターズ).
* THE LAST STRIKER was added to [[CS INFINITAS|beatmania IIDX INFINITAS]] on March 23rd, 2016 as part of the March 2016 Basic Subscription Monthly Songs.
** On September 7th, 2016, it became unlockable through the ''Akashic Explore'' event for players who did not already have it.
** From November 2016, it can be purchased with [[CS INFINITAS/BIT unlocks|BITs]].


== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
===L.E.D.===
=== L.E.D. ===
It's been a while since I had produced an ending theme for a game.<br>
It's been a while since I had produced an ending theme for a game.


Since joining Konami, I have worked with beatmania and other portable games, and in most of these projects, there have been other composers who have made the ending theme, so having this chance to produce an ending theme is really cool.<br>
Since joining KONAMI, I have worked with beatmania and other portable games, and in most of these projects, there have been other composers who have made the ending theme, so having this chance to produce an ending theme is really cool.


At the company that I worked before, usually one composer was in charge of making the title music, but other composers were responsible for the opening and closing songs, so really, this is the first time in 11 years that I have the opportunity to make the ending theme for a game.<br>
At the company that I worked before, usually one composer was in charge of making the title music, but other composers were responsible for the opening and closing songs, so really, this is the first time in 11 years that I have the opportunity to make the ending theme for a game.


Actually, when I made the song "THE LAST STRIKER", I did not have any particular image or idea in mind (which has been repeated and stated many times), but I really liked that this fit the theme of DJ TROOPERS very much, and was fired up when I produced it.<br>
Actually, when I made the song "THE LAST STRIKER", I did not have any particular image or idea in mind (which has been repeated and stated many times), but I really liked that this fit the theme of DJ TROOPERS very much, and was fired up when I produced it.


== Video Production Information ==
== Video Production Information ==
===ackermann===
=== ackermann ===
I, ackermann, decided to match up old generic movies for "THE LAST STRIKER" (How did we get to this point?), but then edited them.<br>
I, ackermann, decided to match up old generic movies for "THE LAST STRIKER" (How did we get to this point?), but then edited them.<br>
For someone who has just begun playing beatmania IIDX, they may not get the hints, but experienced players should be able to catch the references.<br>
For someone who has just begun playing beatmania IIDX, they may not get the hints, but experienced players should be able to catch the references.


By the way, I've worked for many of the porting projects for PS2 till now, but with the flow of time,  I strongly feel that a turning point for this series is approaching.<br>
By the way, I've worked for many of the porting projects for PS2 till now, but with the flow of time,  I strongly feel that a turning point for this series is approaching.
Of course, I've had to work hard with porting each style, but with the changes in quality, I feel that some limit has been removed. Should I do it? I was hesitant to try this.<br>
Of course, I've had to work hard with porting each style, but with the changes in quality, I feel that some limit has been removed. Should I do it? I was hesitant to try this.
The PS2 version of DJ TROOPERS is the most detailed of the series, a feeling that all on the porting team understood.  I'd be happy if everyone would share their opinions on the feedback page or with the questionnaire postcards.<br>
The PS2 version of DJ TROOPERS is the most detailed of the series, a feeling that all on the porting team understood.  I'd be happy if everyone would share their opinions on the feedback page or with the questionnaire postcards.


Since [[CS 7th style|7th style]], each of the AC versions of beatmania IIDX has been transplanted (created) for a home version.<br>
Since [[CS 7th style|7th style]], each of the AC versions of beatmania IIDX has been transplanted (created) for a home version.<br>
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beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 12. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd].)
beatmania IIDX difficulty rated from 1 to 12. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from [http://bemaniwiki.com/ BEMANIWiki 2nd].)


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