If you've ever dipped your toes into niconico's early days, you've probably heard of "Let's Go! Onmyoji" (レッツゴー!陰陽師). Hailed as niconico's oldest video, this legendary track is now getting a surprising physical release: CDs and vinyl records! Talk about bringing a blast from the past into the Reiwa era.
Originating from the PS2 fighting game "Shin Gouketsuji Ichizoku: Bonnō Kaihō" (新 豪血寺一族 -煩惱解放-), "Let's Go! Onmyoji" was a bonus PV that played after meeting certain in-game conditions. The video itself features the game's characters performing a bizarre yet deadpan live show.
It quickly became a meme sensation and was uploaded by niconico's then-COO, making it the oldest official upload still existing on the platform. Because of this, the Onmyoji series is widely considered one of niconico's iconic works.
(Fun fact: The video actually predates niconico itself, having been uploaded to YouTube back in 2006.)
Now, CASSETRON, a game music label under record store "disk union," has announced the release of the "Let's Go! Onmyoji Shinmyō Fukashigi Single CD" (an 8cm mini-CD) and the "Let's Go! Onmyoji Usankusai Donut Vinyl" (a 7-inch vinyl record).
While you might struggle to find a player for that 8cm mini-CD these days, the vinyl record is a collector's dream, ensuring this track gets its well-deserved comeback in the Reiwa era.
Given its legendary status among niconico users, the announcement immediately sent Japanese netizens into a frenzy. Many are clamoring for a cassette tape version, while others are just baffled (and amused) that this is happening in 2025. Talk about a hilarious trip down memory lane!
So, if you're a fellow niconico veteran and this brings back all the feels, grabbing one of these might just be the ultimate nostalgic flex. XD
via： PR TIMES