Heroes of Mana marks Yoko Shimomura's triumphant return to the world of Seiken Densetsu, her first entry in the series since Legend of Mana. The game takes place in the same universe and timeline as the Super Famicom game Seiken Densetsu 3. The composer's track "Beast Kingdom" manages to convey the fantasy elements that made Hiroki Kikuta's original score a timeless classic among fans, while also infusing her own personal stylistic touches.