DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 17 Dec 1997 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00287 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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'Original Soundtrack' release for the first Gekka no Kenshi. Features the complete arcade / Neo Geo score and an individual 'Voice Collection' for every character. View [back] for tracklisting. CD case, 50-track audio CD (total 70:53), 20-page monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Magazine / Book Released 15 Jan 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID Gamest No.210 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 0.8 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.36

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Introductory guide book released as an 'Extra' issue of Gamest magazine, subtitled 'Sword Skill General Survey'. Essentially a 'Graphical Manual' in the Gamest Mook format: detailed 6-page profiles and move galleries for every character, b&w design sketches and tier rankings. A giant instructions manual. 112 pages (96 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 21 Jan 1998 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00301 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Remixed 'Arrange Soundtrack' album featuring a sumptuous collection of 11 remastered tracks from the original OST. View [back] for tracklisting. CD case, 11-track audio CD (total 42:19), 8-page booklet, spine card, bonus tape inlay [view].

DETAILS Format Neo Geo Released 29 Jan 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID NGH-234 Size (cm) 22 x 17 x 4 Weight (kg) 0.70

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Full cartridge release of SNK's superb samurai fighting game. An extraordinarily beautiful game, and an unforgettable highlight of the Neo Geo's library. Snap-lock Neo Geo case, 474Mbit cartridge, monochrome booklet.

Gekka no Kenshi Drama CD
幕末浪漫 月華の剣士 ドラマCD
DRAMA CD

DETAILS Format Audio CD Released 4 Feb 1998 Publisher Pony Canyon Product ID PCCB-00302 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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Official tie-in 'Drama CD' featuring the voice actor cast of the game, with the odd burst of sound effects. CD case, 10-track audio CD, 16-page colour manual, spine card.

Gekka no Kenshi
幕末浪漫 月華の剣士
NEO GEO CD

DETAILS Format Neo Geo CD Released 26 Mar 1998 Publisher SNK Product ID NGCD-234 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The Neo CD Gekka no Kenshi suffers from long loading times, but otherwise it remains a phenomenally slick production in every respect, with a smooth-as-silk CD soundtrack thrown in for good measure. 'Neo Geo' stamped CD case, Neo Geo CD CD-ROM disc, monochrome booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Magazine Released 20 Apr 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-461-1 Size (cm) 25.7 x 21 x 1.5 (AB) Weight (kg) 0.56

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Second Gamest guide book, a 'Sword Skill Hard Study' book released as a part of the Gamest Mook series this time. This 'Technical Manual' follows on from the 'Extra' issue listed above: Musashi and Kagami are covered here, along with tons of advanced vs. strategies, design sketches, endings, damage ratio charts and more. 176 pages (56 in colour), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 10 May 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-471-9 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.9 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.22

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Comedy compilation of 4-panel jokes and send-ups from Gamest, by both established artists and readers. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 120 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format Manga Released 25 July 1998 Publisher Shinseisha Product ID ISBN4-88199-472-7 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 1.2 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.28

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Official comic book adaptation of the first Gekka no Kenshi, with art and story by Takeshi Fujita. Part of the Gamest Comics collection. 162 pages (black & white), Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation Released 25 Feb 1999 Publisher SNK Product ID SLPM-86118 Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1 Weight (kg) 0.10

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The PlayStation delivers a remarkably faithful version of Gekka no Kenshi - quite an achievement given the technical handicap. Eagle-eyed players will still notice a small loss of animation and detail. CD case, PlayStation CD-ROM disc, colour booklet, spine card.

DETAILS Format Guide Book Released 10 Mar 1999 Publisher Shinkigensha Product ID ISBN4-88317-744-0 Size (cm) 21 x 14.8 x 0.8 (A5) Weight (kg) 0.24

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A5-sized 'Official Guide' dedicated to the PlayStation version. Everything you need is here: strategies, move lists, combo charts, CPU tactics... All commands are listed with the PS button layout. 128 pages, full colour, Japanese.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 12 Jan 2006 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25503 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.18

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The PS2 Neo Geo Online Collection continues with a compilation of both Gekka no Kenshi games: - Gekka no Kenshi (1997) - Gekka no Kenshi 2 (1998) An excellent package featuring slick presentation, multiple soundtracks and practice rooms. Sweet. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, 44-page colour manual.

DETAILS Format PlayStation 2 Released 21 June 2007 Publisher SNK Playmore Product ID SLPS-25792 Size (cm) 19 x 13.5 x 1.4 Weight (kg) 0.18

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Budget-priced re-issue of the PS2 Gekka no Kenshi collection: - Gekka no Kenshi (1997) - Gekka no Kenshi 2 (1998) Content remains identical to the original print. PS2 case, PlayStation 2 DVD-ROM disc, 44-page colour manual.