Onimusha is an upcoming action-adventure animated series packed with violence and sword fights that will premiere on Netflix. It is based on the popular video game franchise of the same name by Capcom, which eventually became the ninth best-selling franchise for the company, only behind renowned titles like Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, etc. The first ever game of the series Onimusha: Warlords was released in 2001, and its HD remastered version came in December 2018 for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, followed by a Windows version in 2019.
The creator, Yoshiki Okamoto, first had this idea when he decided to create a ninja version of the 1996 Resident Evil game. He wanted the new game setting to be in the Sengoku period and showcase a ninja house with booby traps and hurdles similar to its inspiration. The difference will be that here, the player will fight battles using swords and shurikens.
Onimusha Plot/Synopsis
The story of Onimusha, the Netflix series, might be different from the video game, as the animated series features brand-new characters. Here, the story centres around the time of the early Edo period. It was the era when Japan was trying to shed its violent past and heading towards peaceful times.
But peace is not an option for the ageing samurai Musashi. He is on a covert mission of his own, armed with the Oni gauntlet. His mission is to vanquish the evil demons one after another.
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Onimusha Cast
The characters of this animated series are voiced by an ensemble of star-studded cast members, including Akio Ôtsuka as Musashi Miyamoto, Toshihiko Seki as Kojiro Sasaki, Hôchû Ôtsuka as Kensuke Matsui, Daiki Yamashita as Sahei, Subaru Kimura as Goro-Maru, and others. The series is directed by Takashi Miike and Shin’ya Sugai.
Onimusha Release Date and Trailer
This upcoming series will premiere exclusively on Netflix on November 2, 2023.
Onimusha Trailer Below
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