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=== Original Version === | === Original Version === | ||
[[Image:1 ANIME HERO.png|thumb|246px|The theme of GAMBLER Z's pop'n music banner.]] | [[Image:1 ANIME HERO.png|thumb|246px|The theme of GAMBLER Z's pop'n music banner.]] | ||
Artist: words:RYO song:NARAMCHA<br> | Artist: words:RYO  song:NARAMCHA<br> | ||
Composition: [[Hiroshi Takeyasu]]<br> | Composition: [[Hiroshi Takeyasu]]<br> | ||
Arrangement: [[Hiroki Koga]]<br> | Arrangement: [[Hiroki Koga]]<br> | ||
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pop'n music Genre: ANIME HERO (アニメヒーロー)<br> | pop'n music Genre: ANIME HERO (アニメヒーロー)<br> | ||
pop'n music Character: TORU KAMIKAZE [1]<br> | pop'n music Character: TORU KAMIKAZE [1]<br> | ||
pop'n CG | pop'n CG designer: [[Shintaro Mukai|MUKAI]] (animations by [[p-cat]])<br> | ||
First Music Game Appearance: [[AC pnm|pop'n music]]<br> | First Music Game Appearance: [[AC pnm|pop'n music]]<br> | ||
Other Music Game Appearances: None. | Other Music Game Appearances: None. | ||
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== Song Connections / Remixes == | == Song Connections / Remixes == | ||
* The HYPER chart version of The theme of GAMBLER Z has more sounds and vocal samples than the | * The HYPER chart version of The theme of GAMBLER Z has more sounds and vocal samples than the version of the song used for other difficulties. | ||
* A sequel to The theme of GAMBLER Z, titled [[Habatake, The Great Gambler|はばたけ、ザ・グレートギャンブラー]], | * A sequel to The theme of GAMBLER Z, titled [[Habatake, The Great Gambler|はばたけ、ザ・グレートギャンブラー]], appears in [[AC pnm 2|pop'n music 2]]. | ||
* An extended version of The theme of GAMBLER Z, titled ''TATAKAE! GAMBLER Z pop'n music-DA!! Special Version'', | * An extended version of The theme of GAMBLER Z, titled ''TATAKAE! GAMBLER Z pop'n music-DA!! Special Version'', appears in pop'n music打!!. | ||
* A chiptune version of The theme of GAMBLER Z is used in the ''Gambler De Z!'' (ギャンブラーZ) unlock event in [[AC pnm 9|pop'n music 9]]. | * A chiptune version of The theme of GAMBLER Z is used in the ''Gambler De Z!'' (ギャンブラーZ) unlock event in [[AC pnm 9|pop'n music 9]]. | ||
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* According to the original sketches for TORU KAMIKAZE, The theme of GAMBLER Z's original genre was '''アニメ''' (ANIME). | * According to the original sketches for TORU KAMIKAZE, The theme of GAMBLER Z's original genre was '''アニメ''' (ANIME). | ||
* In early pop'n music games, The theme of GAMBLER Z's title was displayed in the gameplay screen as '''TATAKAE! GAMBLER Z'''. | * In early pop'n music games, The theme of GAMBLER Z's title was displayed in the gameplay screen as '''TATAKAE! GAMBLER Z'''. | ||
** In the Asian English | ** In the Asian English releases of pop'n music and pop'n music 2, The theme of GAMBLER Z's title in the song splash screen was slightly modified to '''The theme from GAMBLER Z'''. However, while playing the song, the title is instead shown as '''Go for it! GAMBLER Z'''. | ||
*** The genre was also changed to '''CARTOON HERO'''. | |||
*** TORU KAMIKAZE's name was changed to simply '''TORU''' as well. | *** TORU KAMIKAZE's name was changed to simply '''TORU''' as well. | ||
** In the | ** In the [[pop'n music original soundtrack]] album, The theme of GAMBLER Z kept its original gameplay screen title, albeit displayed in Japanese as '''闘え!!ギャンブラーZ'''. It was also credited to '''うた：NARAMCHA さくし：RYO'''. | ||
* The theme of GAMBLER Z does not appear in the Korean release of pop'n music. | * The theme of GAMBLER Z does not appear in the Korean release of pop'n music. | ||
* The main enemy of Gambler Z, [[WARUDOC]], appears in TORU KAMIKAZE's FEVER, MISS and LOSE animations. He would | * The main enemy of Gambler Z, [[WARUDOC]], appears in TORU KAMIKAZE's FEVER, MISS and LOSE animations. He would eventually receive [[Aku no yabou no blues|his own song]] in [[AC pnm 6|pop'n music 6]]. | ||
* In pop'n music 2 and its [[CS pnm 2|CS counterpart]], The theme of GAMBLER Z's character was [[MZD]] [2-6P]. | * In pop'n music 2 and its [[CS pnm 2|CS counterpart]], The theme of GAMBLER Z's character was [[MZD]] [2-6P]. | ||
** In [[AC pnm 3|pop'n music 3]] and its [[CS pnm 3|CS counterpart]], it was SHOLLKEE [3-4P] instead. | ** In [[AC pnm 3|pop'n music 3]] and its [[CS pnm 3|CS counterpart]], it was SHOLLKEE [3-4P] instead. | ||
* The theme of GAMBLER Z's artist is sorted as "NARAMCHA" in the song selection screen. | * The theme of GAMBLER Z's artist is sorted as "NARAMCHA" in the song selection screen. | ||
* The theme of GAMBLER Z | * The theme of GAMBLER Z was available in [[CS pnm Lively|pop'n music Lively]] as a Gold Rank song of the ''Lively Rank'' unlocking system from June 2nd, 2021 through October 31st, 2022. | ||
** As of November 16th, 2022, it is unlockable via Ticket Quest. | |||
== Music Comment == | == Music Comment == | ||
=== pop'n music === | |||
The theme song of "Super Robot Gambler Z". | The theme song of "Super Robot Gambler Z". | ||
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== Song Production Information == | == Song Production Information == | ||
=== pop'n music 1&2 Official Website === | |||
A heavily anime song... I created this song in response to the development team's request.<br> | |||
Since the designer MZD and lyricist RYO got carried away creating detailed character settings and worldview, I quickly made this song.<br> | |||
The lyrics are completed up to the second verse, so I'd like to release them in a CD if there's a chance. | |||
=== pop'n music original soundtrack === | |||
This is the story behind this song. Although we didn't plan to make this song during the beginning of development, ANIME HERO was continuously brought up.. from the development team's strong request, I reluctantly started making it. When I initially presented it, I intended to say "you see, it doesn't work, right?", but despite my prediction, it ended up being well received. Songs are mysterious, and start to walk alone once they're completed. When the lyrics, song, and animations were completed, this song ended up endlessly looping in my mind. A freelance arranger and my friend, Koga, was in charge of the arrangement and game data, RYO was in charge of the lyrics and character in pop'n music 2, and pop'n music's main programmer, NARAMCHA, was in charge of vocals. | |||
== Character Information == | == Character Information == | ||
The son of a pachinko parlor owner in Yokohama. As you can see, he's a hot-blooded type.<br> | |||
In order to destroy the evil WARUDOC's ambitions, he's fighting using his grandfather's Super Robot Gambler Z!<br> | |||
☆ Birthplace: Japan<br> | |||
☆ Hobbies: Studying pachinko, as he still can't play because he's underage. | |||
== Difficulty & Notecounts == | == Difficulty & Notecounts == | ||
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[[Category:pop'n music Songs]] | [[Category:pop'n music Songs]] | ||
[[Category:pop'n music 1 Songs]] | [[Category:pop'n music 1 Songs]] | ||
[[Category:Songs that sound different between difficulties]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:09, 25 October 2024
The theme of GAMBLER Z
Song Information
Original Version
Artist: words:RYO song:NARAMCHA
Composition: Hiroshi Takeyasu
Arrangement: Hiroki Koga
Lyrics: RYO
Vocals: NARAMCHA
BPM: 161
Length: 1:35
pop'n music Genre: ANIME HERO (アニメヒーロー)
pop'n music Character: TORU KAMIKAZE [1]
pop'n CG designer: MUKAI (animations by p-cat)
First Music Game Appearance: pop'n music
Other Music Game Appearances: None.
DA!! Special Version
Artist: RYO&NARAMCHA
Composition: Hiroshi Takeyasu
Arrangement: Hiroki Koga
Lyrics: RYO
Vocals: NARAMCHA
BPM: 161
Length: 2:43
pop'n music Genre: ANIME HERO
pop'n music Character: TORU KAMIKAZE [1]
First Music Game Appearance: pop'n music打!!
Other Music Game Appearances: None.
Lyrics
Japanese
胸を焦がす 正義の魂 ワルドック軍団 倒す為 山をも砕く そのパワー ギャンブラーＺで発進だ！ 命を賭けた必殺の ロイヤルストレートフラッシュ！ 叩け！砕け！連チャンバズーカ （セリフ）オレの目の黒いうちは イカサマなんて絶対にさせないぜ！？ おっと、１１５番台ＳＴＡＲＴしました～。 ワルドックの野望 砕くまで オヤジ見てくれ！俺はやる！！ 世界中のエネルギー この腕に集めて光る！！ 唸れ！叫べ！！ギャンブラー Ｚ
Romaji
mune wo kogasu seigi no tamashii WARUDOC gundan taosu tame yama wo mo kudaku sono POWER GAMBLER Z de hasshinda! inochi wo kaketa hissatsu no ROYAL STRAIGHT FLUSH! tatake! kudake! ren-chan BAZOOKA (self) ore no me no kuroi uchi wa ikasama nante zettai ni sasenaize!? otto, 115 bandai START shimashita~. WARUDOC no yabou kudaku made oyaji mitekure! ore wa yaru!! sekaijuu no ENERGY kono ude ni atsumete hikaru!! unare! sakebe!! GAMBLER Z
English
Soul of justice burning in its chest
To overthrow WARUDOC's evil army
Harnessing power to crush mountains
GAMBLER Z takes off!
Wagering its life with its special move : Royal Straight Flush!
Strike! Smash! Renchan Bazooka
(Spoken) Do you really expect any cheating to get past my black eyes!?
Whoops, a 115 series train just started~
WARUDOC's ambitions must be crushed
Watch me, Pops! This is for you!!
Bright energy from around the world is gathered in my arm!!
Growl! Shout!! GAMBLER Z
Song Connections / Remixes
- The HYPER chart version of The theme of GAMBLER Z has more sounds and vocal samples than the version of the song used for other difficulties.
- A sequel to The theme of GAMBLER Z, titled はばたけ、ザ・グレートギャンブラー, appears in pop'n music 2.
- An extended version of The theme of GAMBLER Z, titled TATAKAE! GAMBLER Z pop'n music-DA!! Special Version, appears in pop'n music打!!.
- A chiptune version of The theme of GAMBLER Z is used in the Gambler De Z! (ギャンブラーZ) unlock event in pop'n music 9.
Trivia
- This song has different backgrounds, banners, jackets, or other related images. For more information, please see this page.
- NARAMCHA is an alias of Hiroshi Naraoka, one of the pop'n music programmers.
- According to the original sketches for TORU KAMIKAZE, The theme of GAMBLER Z's original genre was アニメ (ANIME).
- In early pop'n music games, The theme of GAMBLER Z's title was displayed in the gameplay screen as TATAKAE! GAMBLER Z.
- In the Asian English releases of pop'n music and pop'n music 2, The theme of GAMBLER Z's title in the song splash screen was slightly modified to The theme from GAMBLER Z. However, while playing the song, the title is instead shown as Go for it! GAMBLER Z.
- The genre was also changed to CARTOON HERO.
- TORU KAMIKAZE's name was changed to simply TORU as well.
- In the pop'n music original soundtrack album, The theme of GAMBLER Z kept its original gameplay screen title, albeit displayed in Japanese as 闘え!!ギャンブラーZ. It was also credited to うた：NARAMCHA さくし：RYO.
- In the Asian English releases of pop'n music and pop'n music 2, The theme of GAMBLER Z's title in the song splash screen was slightly modified to The theme from GAMBLER Z. However, while playing the song, the title is instead shown as Go for it! GAMBLER Z.
- The theme of GAMBLER Z does not appear in the Korean release of pop'n music.
- The main enemy of Gambler Z, WARUDOC, appears in TORU KAMIKAZE's FEVER, MISS and LOSE animations. He would eventually receive his own song in pop'n music 6.
- In pop'n music 2 and its CS counterpart, The theme of GAMBLER Z's character was MZD [2-6P].
- In pop'n music 3 and its CS counterpart, it was SHOLLKEE [3-4P] instead.
- The theme of GAMBLER Z's artist is sorted as "NARAMCHA" in the song selection screen.
- The theme of GAMBLER Z was available in pop'n music Lively as a Gold Rank song of the Lively Rank unlocking system from June 2nd, 2021 through October 31st, 2022.
- As of November 16th, 2022, it is unlockable via Ticket Quest.
Music Comment
pop'n music
The theme song of "Super Robot Gambler Z".
pop'n music (English) comment
Adventure cartoon style song.
Song Production Information
pop'n music 1&2 Official Website
A heavily anime song... I created this song in response to the development team's request.
Since the designer MZD and lyricist RYO got carried away creating detailed character settings and worldview, I quickly made this song.
The lyrics are completed up to the second verse, so I'd like to release them in a CD if there's a chance.
pop'n music original soundtrack
This is the story behind this song. Although we didn't plan to make this song during the beginning of development, ANIME HERO was continuously brought up.. from the development team's strong request, I reluctantly started making it. When I initially presented it, I intended to say "you see, it doesn't work, right?", but despite my prediction, it ended up being well received. Songs are mysterious, and start to walk alone once they're completed. When the lyrics, song, and animations were completed, this song ended up endlessly looping in my mind. A freelance arranger and my friend, Koga, was in charge of the arrangement and game data, RYO was in charge of the lyrics and character in pop'n music 2, and pop'n music's main programmer, NARAMCHA, was in charge of vocals.
Character Information
The son of a pachinko parlor owner in Yokohama. As you can see, he's a hot-blooded type.
In order to destroy the evil WARUDOC's ambitions, he's fighting using his grandfather's Super Robot Gambler Z!
☆ Birthplace: Japan
☆ Hobbies: Studying pachinko, as he still can't play because he's underage.
Difficulty & Notecounts
pop'n music difficulty rated from 1 to 43 through pop'n music 20 fantasia, and 1 to 50 from Sunny Park onwards.
pop'n music打!! difficulty rated from 1 to 10. (Ratings and notecounts obtained from Pop'n Music Fever.)
Regular Charts
| Game | Normal Mode | Battle Mode | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Buttons | NORMAL | HYPER | EX | NORMAL | HYPER | |
| Notecounts | 167 | 177 | 325 | - | 176 | 325 |
| pop'n music→2 | - | 16 | - | - | - | - |
| pop'n music 3 | - | - | H | - | - | - |
| pop'n music 4 | - | 16 | 23 | - | - | - |
| pop'n music 6 | - | - | H | - | - | - |
| pop'n music 9 | 6 | ↓12 | ↓16 | - | 8 | 16 |
| pop'n music 10→20 fantasia | 6 | 12 | ↑17 | - | 8 | 16 |
| pop'n music Sunny Park→Present | - | 18 | 23 | - | 8 | 16 |
| pop'n music CS | - | 16 | - | - | - | - |
| pop'n music 2 CS | - | 16 | - | - | - | - |
| pop'n music 3 CS | - | - | 23 | - | - | - |
| pop'n music 6 CS | - | - | H | - | - | - |
| pop'n music 9 CS | 6 | 12 | 17 | - | 8 | 16 |
| pop'n music 10 CS | 6 | 12 | 17 | - | 8 | 16 |
| pop'n music Lively | - | 18 | 23 | - | - | - |
打!! Charts
| Game | MODE | |
|---|---|---|
| NORMAL | EXPERT | |
| Notecounts / Words | 216 / 10 | 277 / 10 |
| pop'n music打!! | 6 | 9 |