This .lsmv beats my prior .smv by several frames, due to going over that "barrier" only twice during the second wave of enemies. Only clears Area 1 so far, still 7 more to go.
As for the title screen turning red, I input a code, spending 16 frames doing so. It would activate a "3D effect" by rotating the camera back and forth every frame. This is turned off with select ASAP, so it has no real effect. Done to give a little flavor to the title. Will sync if that select button press is removed.