After having played both of the Owl fights a few times, and analyzing them with videos, I say I have to prefer the one at Ashina Castle. It just feels more tight, the arena is more interesting with the view (in my opinion), especially with the volumetric fog in the light when he makes the smoke. Also, round 2 of Hirata fight feels too predictable with the way he cycles those special attacks. Music is cool in both but I think I prefer the Ashina version here too, also because the musical change in round 2.
Still both fights are some of the best in the game. This time around they're honestly not that hard; I actually find True Monk to be harder than either of those fights (probably because it has 3 rounds).
Still both fights are some of the best in the game. This time around they're honestly not that hard; I actually find True Monk to be harder than either of those fights (probably because it has 3 rounds).