The album has been generally given positive reviews.
Punknews.org writer Michael Hawkins praised the album as a whole by saying "Northstar have lost none of their impact, only reinforced it. This time around, the record feels more like a whole, something to be experienced from beginning to end. Vocalist Vithia echoes this in his lyrics, a concept album story of becoming possessed by a Japanese demon, or yōkai." He concludes in his review "The Legacy of Shi is a monumental achievement for Rise of the Northstar – one that's made even more impressive by the band's drive to create music on their own terms. This feeling of victory is a palpable one, present on every track of the album. I think the chant throughout "This Is Crossover" sums Rise of the Northstar's attitude up perfectly: This is crossover. Northstar FOREVER."[11]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Vithia; all music is composed by Eva-B, Air One
No.
Title
Length
1.
"The Awakening"
2:38
2.
"Here Comes the Boom"
4:11
3.
"Nekketsu"
3:11
4.
"Kozo"
5:01
5.
"Teenage Rage"
3:46
6.
"Step By Step"
5:27
7.
"This Is Crossover"
4:17
8.
"Cold Truth"
4:36
9.
"All For One"
2:54
10.
"Furyo's Day"
4:03
11.
"The Legacy of Shi"
3:22
Total length:
43:31
Personnel
Adapted from the liner notes of The Legacy of Shi.[12]
^The Legacy of Shi (booklet). Rise of the Northstar. Nuclear Blast. 2018. 27361 42780.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
