Arc System Works has released a curated digital album titled Echo of the Rulers, now available on major streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music. The album went live late July, and draws from the world of Guilty Gear -Strive- with a focus on character-driven storytelling through music.
The compilation centers around Unika, a character introduced in the Guilty Gear -Strive- anime series that aired earlier this year. Each track is tied to a narrative moment in her story arc, making the album a concept-driven selection rather than a full OST release. Characters featured include Ky, Dizzy, Bridget, Ramlethal, Jack-O’, and others from the series’ wide roster.
The album’s visual design was handled by Tamio Iwaya (GraphersRock), known for his work across fashion and media projects. His artwork provides a minimal yet striking look that complements the tone of the music and Unika’s place in the Strive universe.
Full Tracklist of Echo of the Rulers
- UNIKA – Carpe Diem
- KY – The Roar of the Spark
- DIZZY – Radiant Dawn
- BRIDGET – The Town Inside Me
- RAMLETHAL – Necessary Discrepancy
- ELPHELT – Extras
- JACK-O’ – Perfection Can’t Please Me
- BAIKEN – Mirror of the World
- JOHNNY – Just Lean
- AXL – Out of the Box
- LEO – Hellfire
- SOL – Find Your One Way
- SIN – The Hourglass
The release aligns with Arc System Works’ continued focus on cross-media storytelling, blending anime, music, and games under one franchise. Fans of the Guilty Gear series looking to revisit the emotional beats of the anime or simply enjoy its aggressive rock soundtrack now have a new entry point.
Echo of the Rulers is available now on streaming services.
