Bonus Episode #48 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan dives deep into RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, the long-awaited revival of Atlus’s cult-classic PS2-era action RPG. Set in a stylized Taisho-era Tokyo dripping with atmosphere, the game blends supernatural detective work, demon summoning, and real-time combat into one uniquely compelling package.

We explore the significant improvements made in the remaster, including a complete overhaul of the combat system, new quality-of-life features, enhanced visuals, and a crisp re-recording of the soundtrack. Our review will break down how the game plays in 2025, what still holds it back, and why this underrated gem is finally getting the attention it deserves.

Whether you're a longtime Shin Megami Tensei fan, a newcomer intrigued by supernatural mysteries, or just here for the jazz-rock fusion soundtrack, this episode has something for you.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Theme from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
2. Battle -Raidou- from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
3. Formidable Foe from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
4. Lax Detective Agency from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
5. Tsukudo-cho from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
6. Goumaden from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
7. Shin-Sekai from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
8. Archenemy from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
9. Go, Raidou! from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
10. Rising Above the Sorrow from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
11. On the Prowl! from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
12. Hyperspace from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
13. The Fated Showdown from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]
14. Ending Theme from RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army [Shoji Meguro, 2025]

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Bonus Episode #47 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth are back on the track and revving the engine for Part 2 of our deep-dive spotlight on Mario Kart World! In this follow-up to our previous bonus episode, we're zeroing in on arranged and remixed tracks from legacy Mario Kart courses and surprise Nintendo titles, all beautifully reimagined for Mario Kart World’s expanding musical library.

Whether you're a longtime Mario Kart fan or a newcomer drawn in by the magic of its music, this episode celebrates the intersection of nostalgia and newness in one joyful, power-sliding, blue-shell-dodging ride. Buckle up—this is Mario Kart music at its finest.

Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, & Jeff.

EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

1. Underwater Theme -Super Mario Bros- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
2. Toad's Factory -Mario Kart Wii- from Mario Kart World [Asuka Hayazaki/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
3. Baby Park -Mario Kart: Double Dash!!- from Mario Kart World [Kenta Nagata/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
4. Vanilla Lake -Super Mario Kart- from Mario Kart World [Soyo Oka/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
5. Overworld Map -Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins- from Mario Kart World [Kazumi Totaka/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
6. DK Island Swing -Donkey Kong Country- from Mario Kart World [David Wise/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
7. Bowser -Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
8. Dire, Dire Docks -Super Mario 64- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
9. Bowser's Road -Super Mario 64- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
10. Gusty Garden Galaxy -Super Mario Galaxy- from Mario Kart World [Mahito Yokota/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
11. Ricco Harbor -Super Mario Sunshine- from Mario Kart World [Koji Kondo/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
12. Drifting Away -WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!- from Mario Kart World [Ryoji Yoshitomi/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
13. Merry Mountain -Mario Kart Tour- from Mario Kart World [Kenta Nagata/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]
14. Rainbow Road -Mario Kart 64- from Mario Kart World [Kenta Nagata/Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda & Yutaro Takakuwa, 2025]

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