History AwesomeMusic / AzurLane

No matter where the world will take us, we will carry on.

* The [[ImageSong Character Song Singles]] do justice to the singing prowess of the ''voice actresses''. To wit:

* The [[ImageSong Character Song Singles]] do justice to the singing prowess of the ''seiyuus''. To wit:

* In order to wish a happy beginning to 2019, Yostar released [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6mJ-ipmOes "Wishness"]], an energetic quartet featuring the four starter destroyers (Javelin, [[Creator/MariaNaganawa Laffey]], [[Creator/YoTaichi Ayanami]] and [=Z23=]).
* From the second anniversary comes [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6Zd1DjDa5I this beautiful piece]]. Sung by Music/{{Kiesza}}, with violin music from Music/LindseyStirling and artworks by the famed [=Dishwasher1910=], it not only comforts the listener but urges them to continue onward to greatness, seemingly the last words of Yorktown to Enterprise when the former sank at the fateful Battle of Midway.
* ''Azur Lane''[='=]s third anniversary begins its celebration campaign with the HotBlooded [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzkgQ5CcMG0 "As a route of ray"]], sung by none other than Music/TMRevolution. For added bonus and hilarity, he gets to [[WholesomeCrossdresser cosplay as Enterprise]] in some of the short video's shots. He also eventually did [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8DaOd5ts14 a full version of the song]] with the "third anniversary" reference removed and released it as a single!
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVoah9nqGyQ "Blue Spirit"]], the main theme for the "Universe in Unison" event, puts into the spotlight an idol quintet consisting of [[Creator/SoraAmamiya Illustrious]], Baltimore, Dido, [[Creator/ShioriIzawa Tashkent]] and [[Creator/AtsumiTanezaki Albacore]].
* For the introduction of Operation Siren game mode, Beverly sang a timeless ballad in the form of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaa-P29rJc "Signal"]]. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf4WoIl9ROY The English version]], originally featured as the second track on the album, makes an appearance once you reach the SP/EX Stages of the "Mirror Involution" event.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7B8ULJzMiA boss fight theme]] for Stage 6-4, which pits you against Yuudachi, is an intense mix of orchestra and eurobeat riffs that wouldn't sound out of place in a ''Franchise/TouhouProject'' fangame.
** In fact, the similarity has been so well received, one [[Website/NicoNicoDouga nicovideo]] user even [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMuf4bERmXc remixed the track]] to add the trumpets and piano notes that make up ZUN's signature musical style.
** [=devilish5150=] made a [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZUHN6gEC28 hard metal cover]] that's bound to make you shiver before the Mad Dog of Solomon.
** The Japanese music circle Active [=NEET=]s reimagined the theme as if it was played [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_K8tQHj2XE&t=8m13s live with a full orchestra]], and it's glorious, to say the least.
* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13YDIXqAKLE Frigid Winter Crown Part 2]] conveys the frigid cold of the Tundra and the majestic atmosphere of the Winter.
* In the Crimson Echoes event, once Kaga and Amagi finally come to blows in an emotional duel to settle their rivalry, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPlWii6yYBQ "Souzetsu Gekkou"]], one of the few insert songs in the game, starts blaring on your speakers, with Creator/SumireUesaka's fiery vocals and an amazing backing track from musician Hige Driver ensuring that fans remember the track well after the event is done and gone.
* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDZ9NnAICCE boss theme]] for the Ink-Stained Steel Sakura event brings out the electric guitars in full force for a heavy metal track underscored by the event's omnipresent traditional flute.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRLOoHM-NnM "Kanjou Loyalty"]] from event "Universe in Unison" showcases the idol version of the {{Yandere}} duo [[Creator/SatomiSato Roon]] and [[Creator/AoiYuuki Taihou]]. True to the singers' personalities, this hard rock song is as alluring as it is terrifying.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6vK3t0HhSA second battle theme]] of the ''Khorovod of Dawn's Rime'' sounds like something Music/OwlCity would compose for ''Azur Lane'' if Manjuu commissioned him to do so. Must be the synth and the snowy background...
* While the "Mirror Involution" event mostly reuses the previous events' BGM, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPnSmNckzwc a new, heavy metal track]] joins the fray as Souryuu META abruptly attacks you and changes the event's mood.
* Since the launch of the Operation Siren expansion, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpSYtyKudN4 "Sail Away Justice"]] by Anna Suzuki has been greeting players who enter the Battle menu, and those who continue from there to the Commissions menu. It's a catchy, hard rocking piece that would work quite nicely as an anime opening. Several fan vids have attempted to do just that, using a mix of game and anime footage. An [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVG9EzejeTA instrumental version]] plays as the boss music during the Ashes showdowns.

* The opening theme, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3dDiLllQzQ "graphite/diamond"]] by [[Music/MayNakabayashi May'n]], is an energetic rock ballad backed by the occasional choir and the singer's own powerful voice; a great pick for each episode's start.
* The ending song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9lkEOTotXE "Hikari no Michishirube"]] by Kano, helps you calm down the rush of emotions with the conclusion of each episode with its soothing melody.

** Volume 1 has [[Creator/YuiIshikawa Enterprise]] take the lead with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGXI2wvOgWw "Pledge of Liberation"]], another powerful rock ballad that sounds like it could have competed with "graphite/diamond" for the opening credits song.
** Volume 2 easens things up with [[Creator/MariaNaganawa Laffey]] singing us an insanely cute lullaby in the aptly-named [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlgG4VB3hIY "Sleeping Wonderland"]]. Feeling comfy and sleepy yet? Because [[SleepyHead Laffey]] definitely is.
** Volume 3 showcases Javelin with an upbeat pop song in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5mcCBHdV7M "Just Very Quickly!"]], just in case you were waiting for a SliceOfLife-inspired musical piece.
** Volume 4 has [[Creator/YoTaichi Ayanami]] grace our ears with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXCo_SQlr_I "Near Your Side"]], a relaxing disco number with ''a lot'' of "[[VerbalTic -desu]]". Funnily enough, the first verse sounds a lot like Music/RickAstley's infamous "Never Gonna Give You Up". Can't unhear that!
** Volume 5 crashes the party with [=Z23=]'s Music/{{Sabaton}}-inspired [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZYWO7Qlyts "Wissen ist Macht!!"]] [[note]]German for "Knowledge is power"[[/note]], which is hands down the most hardcore power metal song in this collection. It really does make up for Nimi's painfully small screentime in the series proper.
** Volume 6 has [[Creator/AiKakuma Unicorn]] upstage Laffey in the cuteness department with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exIWFSh-Sd4 "Yell for All"]], a warm and fuzzy lullaby that goes hand in hand with Unicorn's soft-spoken nature.
** Volume 7 has Cleveland sing a vibrant rock single, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3Q7FVf_pMU "Complex Shooting"]], which is clearly inspired by various SliceOfLife anime songs from the early [=2000s=].
** In case the brutality of [=Z23=]'s ImageSong wasn't enough, Volume 8 provides us with [[Creator/AiKayano Kaga]]'s wild ride of a VillainSong, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7xAdQSeIkM "Itoshi Ouka yo Chiru Nakare"]]. Its lyrics reflect Kaga's ruthless determination to fullfill her role to the best of her abilities, consequences be damned.
** Volume 9 has [[Creator/MaiNakahara Akagi]] join in with yet another rocky VillainSong, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIHmPUNNDyk "Crimson Blooming"]]. Not only does it sound like something Music/AliProject would sing, but its lyrics reveal Akagi's passionate desire to [[NeverBeHurtAgain spare others the pain of losing a loved one]].
** Volume 10 concludes the Singles collection with a hard rock song, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdQC9aFovCw "Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus"]], from the Head Maid herself, [[Creator/YuiHorie Belfast]].

** Volume 1 has [[Creator/AyaneSakura Prinz Eugen]] and Prince of Wales tease each other in the metal maelstrom that is [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Oyb4Nyzio "Dance in the Naval Engagement"]].
** Volume 2 is Creator/SumireUesaka performing a triumphant SoloDuet as Queen Elizabeth and Warspite in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVcytSTIDV4 "Welcome To Brilliant Party☆"]], with the vocal contrast between the two battleships being clear as day and night.
** In Volume 3, Cleveland comes back to the charge, this time backed with Columbia, [[Creator/AriOzawa Denver]] and [[Creator/RieTakahashi Montpelier]] for a blockbuster of a rock and roll quartet in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vavr-8a7Sw "ALL 4 SISTER!!!!"]].
** Volume 4 is all about [[Creator/AiKakuma Takao]] and [[Creator/AiKayano Atago]] performing a traditional rock duet in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfXNNJIfMP4 "Gekirin Ranbu!!"]], wild koto riffs and frantic flute whispers included.
** Volume 5 ends the Buddy collection with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqnOKmRVn_I "Re:frain"]], performed by Enterprise and Akagi in a passionate rock duet--or duel, in their case.

* "Pledge of the Radiant Court" brings glory to the Royal Navy through its diverse soundtrack of map, stage, and battle themes. Depending on the specific track, one will be exposed to anything ranging from militaristic fanfare to fast-paced fusion compositions of Electronic and Classical or Flamenco. Some of these are complemented by a [[OneWomanWail One-Woman Wail]] for a dramatic flair fitting the circumstances of what the story entails.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGeCG6gD7Y0 boss fight theme]] for Stage 6-4, which pits you against Yuudachi, is an intense mix of orchestra and eurobeat riffs that wouldn't sound out of place in a ''Franchise/TouhouProject'' fangame.

* While the "Mirror Involution" event mostly reuses the previous events' BGM, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPnSmNckzwc a new, heavy metal track]] joins the fray as [[spoiler:Souryuu META]] abruptly attacks you and changes the event's mood.

* In the Crimson Echoes event, once Kaga and Amagi finally come to blows in an emotional duel to settle their rivalry, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPlWii6yYBQ "Hige Driver"]], one of the few insert songs in the game, starts blaring on your speakers, with Creator/SumireUesaka's fiery vocals ensuring that fans remember the track well after the event is done and gone.

* Since the launch of the Operation Siren expansion, ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpSYtyKudN4 Sail Away Justice]]'' by Anna Suzuki has been greeting players who enter the Battle menu, and those who continue from there to the Commissions menu. It's a catchy, hard rocking piece that would work quite nicely as an anime opening. Several fan vids have attempted to do just that, using a mix of game and anime footage. An [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVG9EzejeTA instrumental version]] plays as the boss music during the Ashes showdowns.

* Since the launch of the Operation Siren expansion, ''[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpSYtyKudN4 Sail Away Justice]]'' by Anna Suzuki has been greeting players who enter the Battle menu, and those who continue from there to the Commissions menu. It's a catchy, hard rocking piece that would work quite nicely as an anime opening. Several AMVs have attempted to do just that, using a mix of game and anime footage. An [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVG9EzejeTA instrumental version]] plays as the boss music during the Ashes showdowns.

* For the introduction of Operation Siren game mode, Beverly sang a timeless ballad in the form of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaa-P29rJc "Signal"]], with [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf4WoIl9ROY an English version]] as the second track on the album.

* From the second anniversary comes [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6Zd1DjDa5I this beautiful piece]]. Sung by Lindsey Stirling with artworks by the famed [=Dishwasher1910=], it not only comforts the listener but urges them to continue onward to greatness, seemingly the last words of Yorktown to Enterprise when the former sank at the fateful Battle of Midway.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRLOoHM-NnM "Kanjou Loyalty"]] from event "Universe in Unison" showcases the idol version of the {{Yandere}} duo [[Creator/SatomiSato Roon]] and [[Creator/AoiYuuki Taihou]]. This hard rock song, one can easily headbang on.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRLOoHM-NnM Kanjou Loyalty]] from event "Universe in Unison" showcases the idol version of the Yandere duo Roon and Taihou. This song, one can easily headbang on.

* The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6vK3t0HhSA second battle theme]] of the ''Khorovod of Dawn's Rime'' sounds like something Music/OwlCity will compose for ''Azur Lane'' if Manjuu commissions him to do so. Must be the synth and the snowy background...

* ''Azur Lane''[='=]s third anniversary begins its celebration campaign with the HotBlooded [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzkgQ5CcMG0 "As a route of ray"]], sung by none other than Music/TMRevolution. For added bonus and hilarity, he gets to [[WholesomeCrossdresser cosplay as Enterprise]] in some of the short video's shots.