The heavier blades finally get their spotlight and the arrangements match the weight. Touken Ranbu Online's second attendant collection covers the big swords and spears, and it shows. Kousetsu Samonji opens with this serene, almost mournful beauty that barely moves.
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Tsurumaru Kunitsuna's theme has playful mischief threaded through elegant strings, which is so perfectly him. Then the three great spears show up and suddenly everything gets intense. Tonbokiri carries this calm warrior dignity while Nihongou rolls in loose and brash.
Higekiri and Hizamaru sitting side by side with complementary but distinct melodies is such a nice touch. If you thought browser game music couldn't hit emotionally you haven't heard these character themes.