The Music Of Ayane

Anyone who's read my post will know it's no secret that I am a fan of the Dead Or Alive series.  The series is filled with good characters and hot chicks.  At the top of the pile, Ayane stands tall and proud over all of them.  Jahn-Lee, Lei Fang, NiCO, they're all mere insects compared to Ayane.

So, what's so good about Ayane?  She has a fresh look, a unique fighting style, and some of the best character themes in the series.  From game to game, I look forward to seeing what song Ayane will fight to next.  It's time to look back at Ayane's great themes.  I'll be sticking with the themes of the Dead Or Alive series themes, so her themes in other games (like Warriors Orochi 3) won't be here.  Anyway, let's get on with it.

1.  Original DOA Theme

This theme sounds like you're fighting a snobby schoolgirl while trying to sound epic at the same time.  It starts off very Japanese-sounding, with the flute and shimasen.  It ends with that trademark "Ayane" sound.

2.  Tehu Tehu

A guitar heavy theme that draws heavily from her DOA 1 theme.  It starts off with off with a guitar and a flute.  Then, the flute gets low and sounds so eerie.  From that point, it's what you'd expect of an Ayane theme.

3.  Prismatic Butterfly

A dark but beautiful theme for a dark and beautiful character.  It start off with a low flute, which sets the tone for the rest of the song.  It's exactly how I think it would sound if a smoking hot ninja were out to get you.

4.  Shade

Kind of a peaceful theme that still has the undeniable sound of Ayane.  It sounds like something she'd listen to while doing yoga or going on a run through the woods.  She's not doing anything urgent.  A little too peaceful for a fighting game but still a theme worthy of Ayane.

In the end, Ayane has a strong lineup of themes.  They all perfectly capture the sound of Ayane.  Hopefully, she (and the other characters) get more good themes in the future.  So, which character's themes do you like?  Comment and have your voice heard.