Breath of Fire (ブレスオブファイア) is a classic Capcom JRPG series, less well known today than some of its contemporaries, but no less beloved. It's a franchise that centers on Ryu and Nina, and explores themes of godhood and the relationship between mortal and immortal. With a strong and passionate fanbase, it continues to be the subject of fanart and other tributes. In today's episode, we examine what makes the series so special, and why Capcom should consider reviving it.
Dragons, gods and monsters. It's a series that embodies everything that is awe-inspiring and fun about myth.
Dragon Song, Episode 4: Heart of the Brood (interview with Casey, founder of Dragon Tear)
Dragon Song: Episode 4. Today we have a very special guest...Casey, the founder of dragon-tear.net! We talk to her about her Breath of Fire journey, how she came to create Dragon Tear, and what ultimately became of the beloved site. Join us for a blast of nostalgia AND Tobasco sauce!
31 Jul 2021
Dragon Song, Episode 3: Our Favorite Things
Welcome back, fellow adventurers! Today we're talking about one of our favorite subjects...our favorite characters in Breath of Fire. Ryu, Nina, Katt, Rand, Deis/Bleu, Fou-Lu, Rei, Ershin...just a few of the great and memorable names to come out of this colorful series. We also talk about your favorites, as polled from Twitter and Discord, so strap in and get ready to soak in the nostalgia!
Also, check out our killer new intro song. We've been using a version of "Cross Counter" I did years back, the first battle theme from Breath of Fire II, but now we have a vocal version of the theme, sung by my talented sister Kate Moore. Get 'em, Kate!
25 Jun 2021
Dragon Song, Episode 2: Cross Counter (Breath of Fire in Teppen)
Breath of Fire III is debuting in its crossover with Teppen today, and we have all the background, fan speculation, and sheer community hype you need. Spearheaded by the goddess Myria in her long-awaited return to gaming, Dragon War is an epic crossover with the worlds of Monster Hunter and Mega Man X, and it is sure to be a pivotal moment in Breath of Fire history. Teppen is a mobile card game, somewhat like Hearthstone, developed by GungHo Online Entertainment. Breath of Fire (ブレスオブファイア) is a classic Capcom JRPG series starring Ryu and Nina, a dragon and his winged companion, as they face gods and monsters in a vibrant RPG world. The series is less well known today than some of its contemporaries, but no less beloved. With a strong and passionate fanbase, it continues to be the subject of fanart and other tributes, which is where we come in. Dragon Song is a celebration of everything that makes Breath of Fire great, from official crossovers to wonderful fan creations. Be sure to like and subscribe, and share if you'd like to send a message to Capcom that Breath of Fire is still very much alive. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @dragonsongpod @ancientlitdude @livnatkris #BreathofFire (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breathoffire) #Capcom (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/capcom) #JRPG (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jrpg)
12 Jun 2021
Dragon Song, Episode 1: Into the Fire
Breath of Fire (ブレスオブファイア) is a classic Capcom JRPG series, less well known today than some of its contemporaries, but no less beloved. It's a franchise that centers on Ryu and Nina, a dragon and his winged, fated companion, and explores themes of godhood and the relationship between mortal and immortal. With a strong and passionate fanbase, it continues to be the subject of fanart and other tributes. In today's episode, we examine what makes the series so special, and why Capcom should consider reviving it. Ryu, Nina, Deis, dragons, gods and monsters. It's a series that embodies everything that is awe-inspiring and fun about myth, and we're talking about all of it, every Friday, right here. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @dragonsongpod @ancientlitdude @livnatkris #BreathofFire (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breathoffire) # (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/capcom)Gaming #JRPG (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jrpg)
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