The Onimusha game franchise is a series of action-adventure video games developed and published by Capcom. It makes use of the historical figures that shaped Japan’s history, retelling their stories with supernatural elements. Most of the games are of the action-adventure genre, a combination of third-person hack-and-slash combat and puzzle elements. The player protagonist wields the power of the Oni, enabling them to fight the Genma, the main enemy in the series.
Now, taking it a step further, the anime will premiere worldwide on Netflix on November 2, 2023. Onimusha is a beloved franchise with a rich history and lore. An anime adaptation has the potential to be truly epic. The CGI animation in the the anime looks truly unique and groundbreaking. It combines the best of both worlds, with the realism and detail of CGI and the expressiveness and dynamism of hand-drawn animation.
Staff
- Director: Takashi Miike
- Series Composition: Shinya Ueda
- Character Design: Takeshi Obata
- Animation Production: Sublimation Inc.
Cast
- Miyamoto Musashi: Akio Otsuka
- Kojiro Sasaki: Toshihiko Seki
- Kensuke Matsui: Hochu Otsuka
- Sahei: Daiki Yamashita
- Goro-Maru: Subaru Kimura
- Heikuro: Katsuyuki Konishi
- Kaizen: Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Gensai: Makoto Furukawa
- Sayo: Aya Yamane
- Iemon: Ryohei Kimura
Synopsis
The anime is set in Japan’s feudal Sengoku period and follows the story of Miyamoto Musashi, a legendary samurai who must fight against demons and other evil forces. The anime is said to be a dark and gritty take on the Onimusha franchise, with a focus on realistic action and suspense.
Trailer
A trailer for the anime was released on September 20, 2023. The trailer shows off some of the anime’s stunning visuals and action sequences, as well as its dark and atmospheric tone.
Theme Song
The theme song for the anime is “The Loneliest” by the Italian rock band Måneskin. The song was released on September 20, 2023, and is available to stream on all major music platforms.
Overview of the Onimusha Games
- Onimusha: Warlords (2001): The first game in the series, set in feudal Japan during the Tenshō era. The player controls Samanosuke Akechi, a samurai who must protect the princess of Inabayama Castle from the forces of Nobunaga Oda.
- Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny (2002): A sequel to Warlords, set in Japan during the Azuchi–Momoyama period. The player controls Jubei Yagyu, a samurai who must stop Nobunaga Oda from using the power of the Oni to conquer Japan.
- Onimusha 3: Demon Siege (2004): The third main game in the series, set in Japan during the Sengoku period. The player controls Samanosuke Akechi once again, who must stop Nobunaga Oda from resurrecting himself using the power of the Oni.
- Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams (2006): The fourth and final main game in the series, set in Japan during the late Edo period. The player controls Samanosuke Akechi and Jubei Yagyu, who must team up to stop the Genma from destroying Japan.
Conclusion
This anime is one of the most anticipated anime releases of 2023. With its acclaimed director, talented cast and crew, and dark and gritty tone, the anime is expected to be a must-watch for fans of action, horror, and samurai anime.