Octopath Traveler 2 - All Main Character Themes

At first I tried to make each one transition into each other but it sounded so bad I decided to make it fade out instead.
Ochette, the Hunter - 0:00
Castti, the Apothecary - 1:47
Throné, the Thief - 3:34
Osvald, the Scholar - 5:02
Partitio, the Merchant - 6:56
Agnea, the Dancer - 8:34
Temenos, the Cleric - 10:14
Hikari, the Warrior - 11:39

[@DannyPotato]

Castii’s theme is so subtle and yet it has such a strong effect.

[@astrienethesleepyone1114]

Like Medicine It tastes Subtle but slowly heals you and makes you better!

[@Sky-CladObserver]

I love it, it gives me real Pokemon Mystery Dungeon vibes

[@hakulives2613]

It somehow manages to sound the way it feels when you're trying to remember something: Yasunori Nishiki is a GENIUS.

[@kelico8407]

The way that the marimba(?) sounds like rainfall…

[@grt002]

It reminds me of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days, I think Xion’s Theme. So damn sad and emotionally compelling.

[@Sorran87]

Honestly, this is a legit candidate for best overall game soundtrack of all time

[@pennyfarting]

Temenos's theme sounds like it would have been the title song to a detective show on the BBC sometime in the mid-80's, and I love it so much.

[@gontandutry3396]

*Hercule Poirot*

[@primrqse]

@@gontandutry3396omg i was literally just at the library getting his books 😂😂

[@raarasunai4896]

appropriate given his story

[@grt002]

It definitely reminds me of the RDJ Sherlock Holmes films. It’s like harpsichord or hammered dulcimer or something and the minor key, etc are pretty similar with an inherent inquisitive quality to it. So cool.

[@andrewyounan7703]

Hikari’s theme is so epic, he radiants such Ike energy cuz no matter how many times he says “I FIGHT FOR MY FRIENDS” it’s hype every single time

[@AzoreMusic]

The entire soundtrack for this game is just absolutely phenomenal

[@petit-pedestre2334]

It is a phenomenal ost indeed! But I don't think anything will ever come close to Xenoblade 2's soundtrack!

[@baconbits3731]

The reason why these OSTs are so good is because there is no unanimous favorite song in the comment section

[@High_Groundd]

Time stamps for me and others :) Ochette: 0:00 Casti: 1:48 Throné: 3:34 Osvald: 5:02 Partition: 6:56 Agnea: 8:34 Temenos: 10:15 Hikari: 11:39 Can’t find the soundtrack anywhere currently so thought I’d put these here on the very useful utube vid

[@cheddarsunchipsyes8144]

I love partitions theme

[@TheShanicpower]

Partition

[@High_Groundd]

Thanks for showing that u guys also love partition, Im also loving his theme😂😁

[@themustardman219]

Partition Zion geometry dash

[@LokheeNyx]

Not all heroes wear capes (but Temenos does)

[@arurujay2056]

Agnea’s theme makes me feel like the protagonist of an anime

[@masonwilcox7055]

Osvald's theme, man, that cello in his theme hits you in the face like a mean left hook. Love it.

[@sam_bamalam]

When the brass hits in Hikari's theme 😭🤘

[@lewis9s]

Ochette - 🤪😆🤩 Castti-🥺😔😭 Throné-😣😕😶 Osvald-😞😤🗿 Partitio-🤠🤑😁 Agnea-💃😄☺️ Temenos-🤫🤨🧐 Hikari-😢😌😠

[@m.g.6321]

Omg 😂 so accurate

[@dibbo9823]

When I press translate to English... temenos' name changes to "fear us"

[@trollingisasport]

This comment 🤮🤮🤮

[@dew-it8744]

@@dibbo9823makes sense

[@miguelmarcos90]

​@@dibbo9823 really? Its from spanish to English then, "temenos" in spanish is translated as "fear us" in enligh

[@callumloader8713]

Temenos has to have my favorite theme. ITs so whimsical and... inquisitive

[@eliz0101]

THANK YOU❤❤. all the extensions were deleted recently, i was so sad😭😭

[@Bluebatstar]

Partitio's theme is easily my favourite, but Temenos, Castti, and Ochette's are also phenominal. They're all great though.

[@babyrage1763]

Don't forget Agnea's!

[@shelbyherring92]

Partitio's theme is straight up Hajime no Ippo, tell me it's not.

[@ChaoticGoodPeasant23]

Partitio got me when this started playing as he rizzed up the shipwright. 😂

[@U_SpoonyBard]

​@shelbyherring92 Hajime No Ippo, definitely. Maybe even some GTO, with that sax, his personality and even the white suit.

[@javimon2224]

Cant say is the best but i personally love Castti´s theme bro

[@alantarazona]

Ochette's theme is S++ Tier

[@grt002]

Hikari’s theme has so much gravitas to it. That one really does it for me.

[@planwithelizabeth]

Partitio theme and the saxophone 👍🏻 but I also love Osvald’s and Hikari’s. Castti’s is down right depressing after you play her story. They are all too good ❤

[@ivanleinnn]

Hikari's theme is my fav, as an asian, listening to this kind of instrument always make me wanna cry

[@ChaoticGoodPeasant23]

It has a nice eastern vibe for it. I picked Hikari as my starter, and Partitio is my favorite, but Hikaris theme SLAPS. Reminds me of a home I've never had, but am nostalgic for. Kind of like him.

[@MatNaito]

Agnea's and Partitio's are the best. So good.

[@DanielH.-sg8oo]

Throne's theme is especially devastating after finishing both parts of Chapter 3... it asks of you, "Freedom... but at what price? Will it truly be worth all the blood you're spilling?"

[@lagfestmcgee9583]

I remember when I first went and listened to Castti’s theme and thinking how simple it was compared to the rest of the travelers themes. I couldn’t quite place it but, it felt like something was… missing? Like something that should be there just isn’t? Correct me if I’m wrong, but it’s the only one that has pauses in the melody without anything going on in the background. Kinda like how there are gaps in Castti’s memory, no? I don’t know if that is intentional or not, but if it is, wow that’s genius.

[@UniTheNstall]

I wouldn't be surprised if it is intentional. JRPGs of this quality often have hidden meanings in every song, SFX and VFX.

[@6dm978]

The initial flute melody repeats an unresolved three note motive. It really wants to find somewhere to land on (resolve to) but can’t, just like Castti’s struggle with her memories. When it does resolve, it’s quietly in minor, evoking a sense of defeat or sorrow. This transitions into the next part of the theme, which has other things going on

[@dew-it8744]

Instruments all the characters themes use (to my knowledge): Ochette: violin, acoustic guitar, flute, blocks (don’t know the exact name, probably maramba), piano (near end) Cassti: acoustic guitar, flute, blocks (Sounds like some kind of percussion, maybe maramba), piano (near end) Throné: viola, violin, cello Osvald: piano, cello (maybe some vocals aswell), bells? (They sounds like church bells) Partitio: electric guitar, bass guitar, alto saxophone, drums Agnea: acoustic guitar, fiddle, double bass, flute (near the end) Temenos: clarinet, organ, violin, triangle, blocks (some kind of percussion), trumpet Hikari: Erhu, Japanese flute (don’t know the exact name), brass orchestra, violin orchestra, war drums

[@browncoatkevin]

I think the Japanese flute is "shakuhachi", I could be misspelling it or misidentifying it.

[@dew-it8744]

@@browncoatkevincould be. Thankee kindly

[@jxd1e283]

Throné’s makes me feel things

[@geek593]

I love these themes like you wouldn't believe. They all tell stories so perfectly. Yasunori Nishiki is a master of character themes. Ochette's innocence and playfulness cuts through the tragic sounds in the start and swells into something determined and heroic. Probably my favorite. Castti's sounds painfully sad but gentle, like she's putting someone to rest. Throne's is fierce but graceful and sounds like she finds emptiness after the rising escalation of killing. Osvald's is interesting. It starts in way that makes it sound like all-consuming anger and swells into a softer and more complex version of the same theme. Like his plan for revenge is no longer a dream of a man in a jail cell. Paritio's charismatic saxophone cuts through the downtrodden early section and lifts the guitar and bass up with him. Agnea's starts simple and opens up with more instrumentation like she's finding a wider world. Like a duet that ends up attracting and helping more people which add more richness to the song. Temenos' has his personality show from the start. He's already inquisitive and something far larger ends up finding him. Hikari's determination and hope comes through from the start and he finds some tranquility as he remembers home which gives him the strength to go on.

[@rbxq]

this is my analysis of these songs, despite knowing very little musical terminology. Ochette's theme is fun and adventurous. It definitely sounds like the beginning of a journey. Castti's theme is relaxing with sad undertones. But hopeful. Throné's theme sounds like determination against all odds. Unfailing conviction for a goal. Osvald's theme is the one that elicits the most emotion in me. It starts with with dread, ever looming. A very deep gloominess surrounds it. Then it transitions into ambition with the strings. Then at the end it sounds like dedication, with the higher strings giving a twinge of sadness. Partitio's theme is simply a bop. Everyone knows this. It's strong-willed and optimistic. Agnea's theme sounds like excitement. It definitely gives the vibe of humble origins as well. The melody is very catchy. Temenos's theme is grand and royal, the melody invoking that feeling of suspicion. Hikari's theme sounds like hope. The woodwinds sound very Japanese in my head.

[@MariEsabel]

I'm a composer, and I would love for you to describe my pieces like this. You don't need the bougie terminology. This is beautiful :)

[@rbxq]

@@MariEsabel thank you :D

[@dew-it8744]

You could say Partitio’s theme is a *cowboy bebop*

[@MostFloofyFurret]

Agnea's theme is just so upbeat and downright beautiful. Just hearing it makes me happy!😊

[@alexjerez1164]

throné's theme sounds exactly like a dark novel I love the stories from octopath 2, they are evolving so great Edit: 3:34

[@gr8guy202]

I love theses themes so much, really glad that I found them now, they are always getting removed :(

[@mauriciogonzalez2181]

I'm about to get married and after play Partitio's part and hear his theme I start to imagine my fiance and me entering in front of everyone with this theme, right before the bals. So I end up downloading the theme and cut some pieces and actually I think it will work just fine! I like how it feels like success, happiness, joy and its pretty sexy too, I just love sax. I will try to sell this idea to my fiance. Love this game.

[@leargamma4912]

Good luck, and congratulations

[@spiderdude2099]

Castti’s is SO beautiful but also so sad.

[@mionwhatshisface526]

Man, hikari's theme always gives me the chills

[@jessepeterson6694]

Partitio's theme is play this at my funeral level of excellent.

[@Ipfo_Ipfo]

Love Thronés and Partitios theme.

[@MultiDANTTE]

Dude I freaking love this game and its OST

[@daisuke133]

I'm here for Agnea's theme. That joyful celtic vibe is a bliss for my ears.

[@DeadskyAg]

As soon as I heard Partitio’s theme in the trailers, I knew he would be my starting traveler, my second favorite is definitely Hikari’s with third going to Throné

[@EarlyOwOwl]

THRONÉ COMING IN WITH THE ENTIRE ORCHESTRA OF STRINGS GOOD GOD

[@LuminousArc92]

I used the themes when choosing which character path to start with. It was between Agnea, Castti, and Throne and I ultimately selected Agnea. Then I saw her run animation, hated it, restarted and picked Castti :p

[@atew8277]

Lmao, that's actually one of the reasons I never had agnea be in front.

[@jakeking3859]

Lol. I actually (embarrassing, I know), used to run like that. I watched WAY too much anime and thought it was cute. It's a bit cringey now, but Agnea reminds me so much of how I used to be as a kid. She's so adorable. I chose Castti because of her abilities, and I really liked how they wrote her character. Loving her story so far.

[@Grytem]

Idk why but oswald's theme gives me strong vibes of GoT, especially the Lannister part of the story (and their themes were fabulous). Love it.

[@grt002]

Nice connection! Osvald’s theme is played by a cello and so is the Rains of Castamere. Both are played in a minor key so they sound very similar.

[@GodOfCulture]

Partitio's Theme literally gives me "Father-Son" Vibes

[@Tini-Stic]

Osvald is my favorite of the characters, but Partitio by far has my favorite themes. Best pair in the game.

[@Oroma512]

Thank you so much!!!!! I was waiting for this to much

[@guilhermedelgados]

Great work dude

[@calvinklein4973]

Their stories are all so deep

[@justsomewriter175]

This soundtrack is sooo good. I love all of these so much. If I had to rank these I would probably: 1. Agnea 2. Partitio 3. Throné 4. Hikari 5. Temenos 6. Ochette 7. Osvald 8. Castti But they're all amazing in their own way

[@realjon4220]

Osvald, Throne and Agnea's themes are really good.

[@kahudo640]

love everything about Throné

[@gormacil4008]

Ochette’s theme goes so #$&%ing hard.

[@hakulives2613]

As good as they all are, Agnea's will always be my fave: it's like running towards the horizon with a bindle on your shoulder and a song in your heart!

[@browncoatkevin]

Well-done character themes are memorable and use unique instrumentation for each character. Exceptionally well-done ones like these have meaningful choices in instruments and rhythms. Partitio's Western-inspired theme has an electric guitar for his modernization angle, Ochette and Agnea's themes evoke cheerfulness and joy, Temenos's is offbeat and quirky, and so on.

[@katinx3505]

damn, a surprise it’s still up and the nintendo ninja’s did not strike it all…Thx for your courage dear uploader!

[@atew8277]

Seems that as long as there's gameplay it's fine. At least for now.

[@TheElementsAreWithMe]

I was waiting for this, and not a moment too soon.

[@tsmo2235]

Id love to see an octopath anime

[@aaronmilano239]

Same 😂

[@Sky-CladObserver]

While I can't say the same for all the stories so far (I haven't finished the game yet, so that might change), I will say that every single one of the character themes is an absolute winner, Partitio's in particular being my personal favorite.

[@MrValgard]

Hikari and Throne

[@Masmix77]

Ochette best theme!! and partitio 😎

[@netgodzilla1]

Beautiful OST all of em

[@Bluesourboy]

Osvald's theme is so moody like something out of game of thrones.

[@baconbits3731]

Yup using it on Game of Thronés might work 😂😂😂

[@kelico8407]

Osvald is really giving 24601

[@Keldash_]

Who am I?

[@LokheeNyx]

@@Keldash_ I’M JEAN VALJEAN

[@NaerysTargaryen26]

All of them are ao beautiful but if i had too pick it would 1. Hikari 2. Ochette 3. Throne 4. Osvald 5. Temenos 6. Agnea 7. Castiti 8. Partitio

[@cinnabar546]

I hear a lot of 80s and 90s videogame and pop culture influences in these themes.

[@Dannyxv8]

Throne's theme REALLY sounds like "Weight of the World" from Nier Automata

[@atew8277]

Wow it kinda does

[@raarasunai4896]

Patitio's theme sounds like it should be the opening or closing credits of a sitcom.

[@orichalchem]

Ochette is the best theme ❤

[@marseatheadrest]

castti’s 😭

[@uberhuber7903]

God tier music. omg

[@KingK1421]

Agneas theme gives me fairy tail vibes

[@eliudgarza9219]

I need Partitio extended theme please it got deleted I as jamming that for months lol

[@ninjadoug3577]

Man I wish I knew what country Agnea's theme gives me vibes for as it's my favorite followed by Hikari's and Partitio's

[@ALeafOnTheWind42]

Nishiki himself said that when composing Agnea's theme he was going for a Celtic jig. Not sure if that's what you're thinking of, but it's what he intended

[@ninjadoug3577]

@@ALeafOnTheWind42 tbh I kinda eventually figured if it wasn't Irish, it could have been Celtic so thx

[@markp5438]

Agnea's song of hope version though

[@Reddragon12ful]

Throne this top!

[@jmarx3943]

All of these are excellent, but the standouts for me are Hikari, Osvald, Agnea, and Temenos....my favorite of all of them is Partitio. Nothing beats that sax.

[@ChelseazazSwe]

Throne's theme🔥

[@RienflecheX]

Partitio 🔥 6:57

[@vickyfarhan95]

I like Throne, Osvald, and Agnea's theme

[@aditiapratama9787]

castti is the best

[@ApolloGenX]

I love Partitio. He's my bae. That is all.

[@13rieCheese]

I wholeheartedly agree

[@dew-it8744]

*our bae

[@13rieCheese]

@@dew-it8744 ☝️

[@lucgamache3079]

Osvald's theme could have easily been in Game of thrones. Same vibe.

[@SILVERONIN]

One word... Partitio!!! ♥️

[@bluntlyhonest6803]

both games has that one character who just doesent really fit in. Octopath 1 being therion. He has NO reason to team up with the others, or they him. I for the life of me cant see why Tressa or Olberic would willingly team up with him. Therion is even described as a 'lone wolf'. at least they did the whole thief story better with throne even though it for the most part was the same plot. (get items to get off collar/cuff). Octopath 2. Agnea. Shes literally just a performer, unlike primrose who is on the run and is essentially a slave escapee. Agnea has no business fighting a freaking god or any of the other villains across the game. Dont get me wrong Agneas story is great, it just didn't fit with the others. Even partitio ended up having ties to the whole darkness plot. but damn it if their themes dont kick ass just the same.

[@extyr]

My top 3: 1. Partitio 2. Agnea 3. Ochette Also, Agnea's theme makes me tear up. Am I a broken man in need of hope or something?

[@lufasumafalu5069]

they should potray ochette as adult not small girl

[@6dm978]

Her body size is quite inconsistent in official art, she’s sometimes just a human size on the short side, and sometimes she’s a tiny creature lol

[@lufasumafalu5069]

@@6dm978 yea she is depicted as chibi in game but bigger in drawings

[@Le_Samourai]

partitio is overrated. Agnea best theme. also quite like throne

[@Swoliosis1]

All quality songs but the only ones that stick out for me are Castti and Partitio. Though Partitio's is really something special.

[@zackt3288]

Agnea.. interesting character. She's probably the worst of the 8, weakest story, and the music is hit or miss. It wasn't bad early, but the final boss made me skip everything, I couldn't deal with it anymore. It's the same reason I mute the game audio when doing certain raids on FF14. I hate cheery and happy music/tones/themes in boss fights.

[@kelico8407]

We found the person that hates fun, not sure you needed an essay tho 😅

[@jet_set8648]

@@kelico8407 Two and a half lines of text is far from an essay.

[@squirtyharry]

Agnea's theme is so impactful