New York City Serenade

Masato Fujiwara's Japanese version of “Arthur's Theme” places the familiar melody inside a polished early-eighties pop setting. His performance favors warmth and directness, letting the tune's sweeping shape do the work.

The sleeve's Manhattan skyline completes the mood. Coupled with “Izakai,” the record turns an international movie theme into a distinctly Japanese city-pop collectible.