Onimusha, Japan and Sword

Onimusha: Way of the Sword's protagonist pays homage to a legendary Japanese actor
Miyamoto Musashi has been confirmed as a protagonist in Way of the Sword, and Capcom licensed legendary actor Toshiro Mifune's face to portray him.
28 years after his death, Onimusha: Way of the Sword has recast one of Japan's most legendary actors in one of his most iconic roles
At last night's PlayStation State of Play event, Capcom gave us a bigger look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword and its main protagonist. The lead character is none other than Miyamoto Musashi, one of Japanese history's most legendary swordsman,
Capcom is again using the likeness of a long-dead actor in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Toshiro Mifune died of multiple organ failure in 1997 at the age of 77, but the impenetrable barrier of death hasn’t stopped Capcom from digitally skinning the legendary actor’s likeness for Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Offers New Look at Gameplay and Protagonist
Onimusha: Way of the Sword shows off its gameplay and protagonist as the series makes a full-force comeback aimed at picking up core and new fans.
Capcom is so devoted to samurai authenticity with the new Onimusha, it went and licensed the face of Japan's most legendary actor
Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune—best known for starring in films like Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, and Yojimbo for director Akira Kurosawa—has been dead for nearly 30 years. But apparently that can't stop him from starring in a new videogame in the year 2026.
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Jean Reno would be "pleased" to reprise his role in an Onimusha 3 Remaster, if it ever happens
With a remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny having been announced last week, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword on the horizon, the future is full of excitement for fans of the classic Capcom ...
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reveals 3 Core Aspects It Will Focus On
Compelling characters, Kyoto setting, and ultimate swordfighting action are core aspects of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Director emphasizes beautifully eerie Kyoto depiction and key role of Oni ...
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New Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Trailer Debuts During February 2025 State Of Play
GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Musashi's face is modeled after Toshiro Mifune, the famous Japanese actor who portrayed Musashi in several samurai films in the 1950s and 1960s.
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See the first trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Having announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword back in December with a teaser trailer, Capcom has turned up for the State of Play stream with the first real trailer for the classic franchise revival ...
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: release date window, trailers, and more
Our first trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword came during The Game Awards 2024. This brief teaser revealed the return of the Oni Gauntlet in the hands of a new protagonist. Based on the game ...
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Capcom Confirms Onimusha 2 PS4 Remaster Will Launch in May
Announced just recently in the Capcom Spotlight showcase, the Japanese publisher has now revealed its PS4 remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny will launch on 23rd May 2025. This will be a PS4 ...