GEM Impact, the Tokyo-based studio headed by Metal Gear Solid series composer Norihiko Hibino announced today the release dates for the upcoming NINJA BLADE Original Soundtrack and the “Beanstalk” single, which acts as the NINJA BLADE’s main theme performed by Japanese vocalist Yuki Koyanagi.

“Beanstalk” will be available via digital download on December 24, 2008, while the complete, 2-disc cinematic soundtrack will be released in physical and digital formats on February 4, 2009 in Japan on GEM Impact’s in-house record label, GEM Factory.

“This is GEM Impact’s greatest achievement to date,” noted GEM Impact, Inc. composer and CEO Norihiko Hibino. “The NINJA BLADE Original Soundtrack combines each of our talents and encapsulates the exotic sounds of Japan while striking a balance between riveting action cues and warm live performances that give the score a unique sound.” Sensational Japanese vocalist Yuki Koyanagi’s captivating voice also lends the album a worldwide appeal, with vocals sung in both English and Japanese.

I’m not going to beat around the bush, when it comes to Ninja games Ninja Blade isn’t on the tip of the mountain. But we can at least rest today knowing the, possible, release date for the game – because we all know that games have the tendency to be delayed.

Today, From Software has shared their release target for their game Ninja Blade. The game is set to release on January 29, 2009.

When announced prior to the Tokyo Game Show, the game had shown some very high promise at the time and it still does today. And to celebrate this release date announcement, From Software has just updated the official site for the game.

Also for those who can’t get enough of Ninja Blade will be able to immerse themselves in the game through a new soundtrack, which was also announced today by From Software.

Produced by Gem Impact’s Norihiko Hibino, who’s known for his work on the Metal Gear series, the soundtrack includes 27 tracks on two discs, both of which have color picture labels. Also Ninja Blade’s main theme song, Beanstalk, which was produced as a collaboration with Yuki Koyanagi, will be distributed worldwide on iTunes and various ring-tone sites starting 12/24.