Onimusha

Capcom’s Onimusha, the landmark action game series set in Japan’s Warring States period, is getting an anime adaptation.

The classic game is a landmark in the gaming world, known for its gripping survival action and stunning historical backdrop of Japan's tumultuous Warring States period. This is its first anime adaptation since debuting 22 years ago.

Taking the helm as supervising director is Takashi Miike, whose innovative depictions of cinematic swordplay in the critically acclaimed 13 Assassins and Blade of the Immortal have won over legions of fans. Together with director Shinya Sugai, celebrated for his work on CG anime Dragon’s Dogma, and animation studio Sublimation, they aim to revolutionize the anime landscape with their unique take on Onimusha.

The focus of this adaptation is on Miyamoto Musashi, modeled after the late Japanese screen icon Toshiro Mifune. Set in the early Edo Period, a time when Japan was transitioning towards peace, and warfare was fading into history, an aging Musashi embarks on a covert mission. Armed with the mythical "Oni Gauntlet," Musashi embarks on an epic journey to vanquish the lurking demons. The main theme song, “THE LONELIEST,” by Måneskin adds depth and emotion to the spellbinding saga.

What makes Onimusha truly groundbreaking is its fusion of cutting-edge 3D CGI character animations with beautifully hand-drawn backgrounds. This amalgamation of traditional and modern animation techniques promises to bring a fresh, immersive experience to both long-time fans and newcomers alike.

Project Details:

Based on a game by: Capcom

Supervising Director: Takashi Miike (13 Assassins, Blade of the Immortal)

Director: Shinya Sugai (Dragon’s Dogma)

Writer: Hideyuki Kurata (Goblin Slayer, Made in Abyss)

Cast Likeness: Toshiro Mifune, Mifune Production

Music: Koji Endo (13 Assassins, Blade of the Immortal)

Historical Supervision: Shochiku Studio

Stunt Coordinator: Keiji Tsujii

Character Design: Kim Jung Gi, Manilyn Toledana for Musashi Miyamoto

Production: Sublimation (Dragon’s Dogma)

Main theme song: THE LONELIEST by Måneskin

Cast: Akio Otsuka, Hochu Otsuka, Daiki Yamashita, Subaru Kimura, Katsuyuki Konishi, Kazuyuki Okitsu, Makoto Furukawa, Aya Yamane, Ryohei Kimura, Toshihiko Seki