Sharp percussion and shamisen-flavored synth lines cutting through dark fantasy vibes. Kagura Kaentan dropped in 2015 as part of the Kagura series, and its soundtrack balances shrine maiden grace with full-on supernatural combat energy.
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"百鬼夜行" (Night Parade of a Hundred Demons) goes exactly as hard as that title promises, while "花莚狂歌" kicks the whole thing off with an OP theme that sets the stakes immediately. "静かな夜" pulls everything back to a quiet night, and you realize the contrast is what makes this score work.
Calm towns versus cursed bamboo groves. The instrumental version of the OP closing things out is a nice touch. For anyone who wants yokai-hunting vibes without booting up the game, start here.