Onimusha, Capcom and Way of the Sword

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 Will Have to Fight to Survive on PlayStation 5
The Onimusha franchise is set to make its long-anticipated return, but it faces a bit of an uphill battle to carve out success.
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.
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.
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,
New Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Trailer Debuts During February 2025 State Of Play
Capcom debuted a fresh Onimusha: Way of the Sword trailer highlighting the action game's combat.
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Onimusha 2 Remaster Locks Down a Release Date
After making a surprise reveal earlier in February, Capcom reveals the release date for the remastered version of Onimusha 2: ...
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Jean Reno would be "pleased" to reprise his role in an Onimusha 3 Remaster, if it ever happens
Well it turns out, Mr Reno is game as well! I reached out to Jean Reno via his agent following the Onimusha 2 remaster ...
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword: release date window, trailers, and more
Despite being the second trailer, Capcom returned at the February State of Play with its 1st Trailer: Protagonist trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword. This trailer finally reveals the identity ...
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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 ...
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Onimusha 2 Remaster and Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Release Date Revealed
Capcom has revealed an Onimusha 2 remaster that's set to launch this year, as well as the release date for Capcom Fighting ...
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Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster Arrives On PS4 In May 2025, With A Bonus For Onimusha: Warlords Players
Samurai's Destiny Remaster will arrive on PS4 in May 2025, check out the details, including the updates Capcom made, here.
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Onimusha 3 Star Comments on Potential Remaster
Jean Reno is willing to return for an Onimusha 3 remaster if given the opportunity. The Onimusha franchise is part of the top ...
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'Onimusha: Way Of The Sword' Introduces Its First Protagonist, Modeled After The Late Japanese Samurai Movie Star Toshiro Mifune - Screens & Trailer
The series' first new installment in nearly two decades, Onimusha: Way Of The Sword returns to a dark fantasy feudal Japan where samurai clash with the supernatural in cutting-edge combat.