I've already established that I love a good game intro. Nothing can get you pumped for hours of button mashing better than an assault of high-octane music and flashy video.

Few games did this better than the early CD-based Japanese titles, which started mimicking the over-the-top openings that anime had used for years.

Burning Rangers for the Sega Saturn is a great example. Sure, the multiple images of characters running in front of strobing lines is exciting, but the song sells it:

You can listen to the full song -- both in English and Japanese -- after the break.

I first fell in love with that tune thanks to Samba de Amigo. Actually, I never really got to play Burning Rangers. It's sitting toward the top of my pile o' shame.

Starting now I cheer to embrace the magic!