"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" (ファイナルファンタジーⅤ メインテーマ, Fainaru Fantajī Faibu Mein Tēma?), also known as "Ahead on Our Way", is the main theme of Final Fantasy V, composed and arranged by Nobuo Uematsu.
Game appearances[]
Final Fantasy V[]
As the game's main theme, a large number of tracks from the game's soundtrack are either arrangements of this theme, or contain it on the track. Examples of arrangements are the tracks "Four Hearts" (４つの心, Yotsu no Kokoro?), the first overworld theme; "Reina's Theme"; "Deception" (幻惑されて, Genwaku sarete?, lit. Bewitched), which plays during the encounter with Siren; and "The Day Will Come" (いつの日かきっと, Itsu no Hi Ka Kitto?, lit. Someday, I'm sure). The theme was also included in the tracks "Opening Theme" and "Ending Theme".
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" was the first main theme in the series to not be used as an overworld theme, but was rather the background theme for the opening intro of the game. It was released as track 1 of disc 1 on the Final Fantasy V: Original Sound Version and as track 1 on the digital release Final Fantasy V Original Soundtrack.
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" was remastered and released on the Final Fantasy V Original Soundtrack Remaster Version and later on the Final Fantasy V Original Soundtrack Revival Disc.
The arranged versions of "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V", "Four Hearts", "Deception" and "The Day Will Come" by TOSE for Final Fantasy V Advance are included in the limited Final Fantasy Finest Box collection. They are, respectively, tracks 1, 3, 15 and 28 of the collection's disc 2, which is analogous to the game's original soundtrack's disc 1.
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V FFPR Ver." is a rearrangement by Reo Uratani for the Pixel Remaster. It is track 1 on the Final Fantasy V Pixel Remaster Original Soundtrack. "Four Hearts FFPR Ver." is a rearrangement by Yuko Komiyama and is track 3, "Deception FFPR Ver." is a rearrangement by Uratani and is track 14, and "The Day Will Come FFPR Ver." is a rearrangement by Uratani and is track 27.
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V (Timelapse Remix)" has a transition from the original version to the Pixel Remaster version. It was released on the special soundtrack which is an early purchase bonus for the game on Steam.
Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" was included in the opening theme of the OVA, the sequel to Final Fantasy V, compose and arranged by Masahiko Satoh.
The aforementioned opening theme was released on the Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals Kaze no Shou, Hono'o no Shou and the Final Fantasy: Legend of the Crystals Ryuu no Shou, Hoshi no Shou albums.
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker[]
"The Day Will Come (Endwalker)" is an arrangement by Takafumi Imamura that plays at the Baldesion Annex in Old Sharlayan. It is track 5 on the Endwalker: Final Fantasy XIV Original Soundtrack.
Final Fantasy XV[]
The main theme and "Four Hearts" are included in the music player in Final Fantasy XV. It is on the Memories of FFV album bought for 100 gil from Aldare's shop in Galdin Quay. "Four Hearts -arrange- (from FINAL FANTASY IV)" appears as part of the Memories of DISSIDIA FF album bought from Old Lestallum for 500 gil.
Dissidia Final Fantasy (2008)[]
An arrangement of "Four Hearts" by Takeharu Ishimoto appears, and plays on the stage board of Destiny Odyssey V. "「Four Hearts - arrange -」 from FINAL FANTASY V" is track 22 of disc 1 on the Dissidia Final Fantasy Original Soundtrack album.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]
"「Four Hearts - arrange -」 from FINAL FANTASY V" is reused as Bartz's world map theme.
Dissidia Final Fantasy NT[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" is a battle music track, appearing as an arrangement and as the original SNES version. "Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY V from FINAL FANTASY V (Arrangement)" is an arrangement by Takeharu Ishimoto and is track 5 of disc 1 on the Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Original Soundtrack Vol. 2.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[]
The "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" appears at the opening sequence of the Final Fantasy V Series play. Furthermore, "Four Hearts" was selected as the theme for the Final Fantasy V Series play's respective Field Music Sequence. The theme appears on Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Compilation Album, named "Four Friends".
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]
The "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" appears as a Battle Music Sequence, and an arrangement plays as the background music for the game's main menu. "Four Hearts" also returns as a Field Music Sequence.
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival[]
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Main Theme of Final Fantasy V - TFFAC Arrangement - From FFV
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V - THEATRHYTHM FFAC Arrangement - From FFV" is an arrangement by Yoshitaka Hirota and is track 4 on the Theatrhythm Final Fantasy All-Star Carnival Original Soundtrack.
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Theatrhythm Final Bar Line[]
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"Four Hearts FFRK Ver. arrange from FFV" is an arrangement by Yuko Komiyama and is track 21 on the Final Fantasy Record Keeper Original Soundtrack.
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An arrangement of "The Day Will Come" by Yuzo Takahashi and titled "Together Forever" (ずーっと一緒だよ, Zūtto Isshodayo?) appears. It was released as track 14 on the Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon ~Labyrinth of Forgotten Time~ Original Soundtrack.
Arrangement album appearances[]
Final Fantasy V: Dear Friends[]
A high-quality arrangement of the "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V", called "AHEAD ON OUR WAY", is found on this album. It features Saami vocals at the beginning of the arrangement.
Piano Collections: Final Fantasy V[]
A piano arrangement of "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" by Shiro Sato performed by Toshiyuki Mori was featured on the Piano Collections album, named as "Ahead on Our Way".
More SQ[]
"FINAL FANTASY V MAIN THEME" is produced by JABBERLOOP with strings arrangement and programming by Takuto Tanaka, and is track 2 on the album.
It is also included as track 3 of disc 1 on the Last SQ album.
Piano Opera Final Fantasy IV/V/VI[]
A piano arrangement and performance by Hiroyuki Nakayama of "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" is included as track 9 on this album.
It is also included on the Piano Opera Final Fantasy I-IX album.
Final Fantasy Tribute ~Thanks~[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" was arranged for this Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary tribute album by JABBERLOOP and is track 1 of disc 2.
Final Fantasy Orchestral Album[]
The orchestration of "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" by Shirō Hamaguchi appears as track 6 on this Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary arrangement album. It was conducted by Arnie Roth, performed by the FiLMharmonic Orchestra, Prague, and recorded at Rudolfinum, Dvorak Hall.
The orchestral arrangement of "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" is also included as track 6 on the Final Fantasy Music Sampler CD -Limited Edition- and as track 2 of side B of disc 1 on the Final Fantasy Series 35th Anniversary Orchestral Compilation Vinyl.
BRA★BRA Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo 3[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" is arranged by Yasumasa Sato and recorded for the album, conducted by Hirofumi Kurita and performed by the Siena Wind Orchestra. It is track 1 on the album.
Distant Worlds IV: more music from FINAL FANTASY[]
An orchestral arrangement of "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" conducted by Arnie Roth and performed by Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus is included as track 9 on this album. It was recorded on March 14 and 15, 2017 in The Dvorak Hall, Rudolfinum, Prague, Czech Republic.
Live performances[]
Tour de Japon: Music from Final Fantasy[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" was arranged by Shirō Hamaguchi and performed at the Tour de Japon concerts by the New Japan Philharmonic and conducted by Taizo Takemoto. The Yokohama performance on March 12, 2004 was recorded and released exclusively on the Tour de Japon: Music from Final Fantasy DVD album.
Distant Worlds: music from Final Fantasy The Celebration[]
"FINAL FANTASY V : Main Theme of FINAL FANTASY V" was performed live and recorded at the concert bringing Final Fantasy 25th Anniversary to a close, held at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A on December 31, 2012. Arranged by Shirō Hamaguchi, it was conducted by Arnie Roth and performed by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra. It is released as track 4 on the album with both the orchestral footage and the game footage projected at the concert venue.
BRA★BRA Final Fantasy Brass de Bravo 2017 with Siena Wind Orchestra[]
A live recording of "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" was held at the Tokyo Bunka Kaiken on May 14, 2017 and recorded, conducted by Hirofumi Kurita and performed by the Siena Wind Orchestra. It was released as track 1 on the album.
Video performances[]
Square Enix Music Channel[]
A piano cover of "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" was arranged and performed by Hiroyuki Nakayama and uploaded on the channel on April 5, 2024.[1]
Compilation album appearances[]
Final Fantasy V 5+1[]
This theme was included in this mini album as "Main Theme" and is track 2.
Final Fantasy V Mambo de Chocobo[]
The "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" was included in the "FINAL FANTASY MEGAMIX" medley featured at the end of the album.
An unused version of an opening theme for Final Fantasy V has been released on the album, under the name "Opening Idea Version2" (unreleased). However, the theme is very distinct from the final main theme.
Final Fantasy Vinyls[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" is included on disc 1 of this collector's edition set. The arrangement "Four Hearts" is found on disc 2.
Final Fantasy Go There Special Compilation CD[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V from FINAL FANTASY V (THEATRHYTHM FINAL FANTASY CURTAIN CALL Arrange)" is track 14 on the album of the Final Fantasy Go There campaign.
Final Fantasy Heroes[]
"FINAL FANTASY V : Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" appears as track 9 on the album.
2017 BRA★BRA Final Fantasy Original Music Collection Original de Bravo[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" is track 1 on the album.
Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Tracks 1987-2017[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" appears as track 35 of disc 1 on the album celebrating Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary.
Opening Tracks 1987-1996[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" appears as track 11 on the album.
Heroes and Villains[]
"Main Theme of Final Fantasy V" and "Four Hearts" are tracks 3 and 4 respectively of side A on the Heroes and Villains Fourth vinyl album.
Other media[]
The ending theme of Final Fantasy IV: The After Years is a two-track long variation of the game's main theme, and has some resemblances to the "Main Theme of Final Fantasy V".