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Capcom’sOnimushafranchise started all the way back in 2001, with the first titleOnimusha: Warlords. Since then, three other main games came out between 2002 and 2006, with 3 spin-offs as well. TheOnimushaseries is now getting an anime adaptation on Netflix, and here’s what has been revealed so far.
The anime adaptation, titledOnimusha, got its first trailer a few days back. From the trailer, it does not look like it’s completely inspired by the game, but going by the comments left by fans, it has struck a chord with the gamers who enjoyed the franchise. The series releases on Netflix on the 2nd of November.
Directed By Takashi Miike, Capcom’s Onimusha Is The Latest Game Adapted To Anime Series
With over a hundred theatrical and television productions under his belt, Takashi Miike will be helming theOnimushaanime series as Supervising Director and working along with the DirectorShinya Sugai. Bringing their unique take on the gaming series, Sugai and Miike willlook to revive the franchise through the anime series.
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The trailer features the famous Oni Gauntlet which is featured in the game as a powerful piece of equipment wielded first by Samanosuke Akechi. The protagonist from the game, Samanosuke Akechi has not made an appearance in the trailer that was recently released, as the series centers aroundMiyamoto Musashi-dono who is seen wielding the gauntlet.
The series has also brought to life a legendary Japanese actor, as Musashi is being modeled after the legendary actor’s looks. Musashi will be seen protecting a girl from demons and Samurais as he embarks on his quest.
Netflix’s Adaptation Shows Musashi Protecting a Young Girl
The trailer forOnimusha, released by Netflix, shows a skilled Japanese swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi who is given a crucial mission with a strict deadline of thirty-three days. The game is set in the beginning of the Edo period and follows Musashi’s quest as he embarks on a journey to complete his mission, while also facing the Genma, a demonic and bloodthirsty army that threatens to take over the world. On his way, the samurai meets a young girl.
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The young girl seeks protection from Miyamoto Musashi-dono after her parents get kidnapped and the village gets destroyed by the demonic army. The girl joins Musashi on his journey as he faces and slashes all the demons they face along the way, along with other Samurais who try to take the girl away from Musashi.
The protagonist’s character is based on the late Japanese legendary actor, Toshiro Mifune, who passed away back in 1997, and is voiced by the Japanese actor and voice actor Akio Ōtsuka. Kojiro Sasaki is voiced by Toshihiko Seki, Houchu Ohtsuka voices Kensuke Matsui, and Sahei is voiced by Daiki Yamashita.
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Capcom’sOnimushahas reportedly sold over 8 million units worldwide. Netflix’s adaptation follows the game’s action survival genre and will lead the way to the other games being adapted in the future if the series is successful.Onimushawill release on Netflix on the 2nd of November globally, and fans shouldn’t miss out on what looks like an action-filled adaptation.
Source:Netflix
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Ayoub Hassan Adur
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Ayoub Hassan Adur worked in the Translation Industry for more than a decade before turning to Content Writing. Ayoub loves Gaming and has also written news stories in the gaming industry for two other websites before joining FandomWire Gaming. Manchester United fan since the ’90s.
