**Ghost of Yotei’s Watanabe Mode Explained: What You Need to Know**
*Ghost of Yotei* offers an assortment of gameplay modes that enhance the player experience, but one particular mode — Watanabe Mode — has been generating a lot of questions. Here’s everything you need to know about it, from its inspirations to how you can activate it.
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### What is Ghost of Yotei’s Watanabe Mode?
Watanabe Mode is a special gameplay setting that transforms the game’s soundtrack. Instead of the usual traditional music styles, this mode features a suite of tracks inspired by the works of the influential anime director Shinichiro Watanabe.
While the audio changes significantly, activating Watanabe Mode is simple. You can find the option in the **Display** settings tab within the main settings menu.
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### Clarifying the Music Origins
One common point of confusion involves the actual origin of the tracks used in Watanabe Mode. According to the game’s menu, the music was **created under the direction of Shinichiro Watanabe**, but not composed by Watanabe himself.
Throughout his illustrious career, Watanabe has collaborated with incredibly talented musicians and producers on iconic projects such as *Cowboy Bebop*, *Samurai Champloo*, *Space Dandy*, and *Terror in Resonance*. His work has cemented him as a highly respected figure in the world of anime.
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### The Sound Style of Watanabe Mode
According to user Scannerbarkly on Cortex, the soundtrack in Watanabe Mode leans heavily into the “Lo-fi Beats” genre, which grew from the influence of artists like Nujabes, who contributed to the *Samurai Champloo* soundtrack.
This is a bit of a departure from the jazz-heavy style of *Cowboy Bebop*, focusing instead on softer percussion elements. Compared to Nujabes’ style, which incorporated more Boom Bap drum patterns, Watanabe Mode adopts a subtler percussive approach typical of modern Lo-fi music.
That said, since the entire game on Watanabe Mode has yet to be fully explored by some players, there might be hidden musical elements adding further variety to the soundtrack.
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### Combining Watanabe Mode With Other Modes
Watanabe Mode can be stacked with other special modes in *Ghost of Yotei*:
– **Kurosawa Mode:** Changes the game’s rendering to black and white.
– **Miike Mode:** Adds heavier visual elements like more mud and blood, and tightens the camera angle to mimic director Takashi Miike’s cinematic style.
This flexibility allows players to tailor their experience, combining unique visual and audio themes to better suit their preferences.
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If you’re a fan of anime-inspired aesthetics and chilled music vibes, Watanabe Mode in *Ghost of Yotei* offers a fresh way to enjoy the game’s world. Just head to the Display settings and give it a try!
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