Early 2000s anime soundtrack energy with that specific mix of traditional instruments and electronic production. Ninja Scroll the series carries a completely different feel from the original film, and the music reflects that shift.
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Jubei's Theme opens everything with a confident swagger that immediately pulls you into the wandering ronin vibe. Peppercorn (Tsubute's Theme) has this quirky bounce that makes the character feel alive before they even speak.
Drifting Journey slows things down into something genuinely beautiful, the kind of track you leave on repeat at 3AM. Hikari just sits with you. If you dug the darker samurai anime wave of the early 2000s and want a soundtrack that captures that exact atmosphere, this one still holds up.