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Fight the Genma as Miyamoto Musashi in the swordplay action game set in Malice-twisted, Edo-period Kyoto. This wiki collects verified gameplay, platform, character, boss and review information.
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Combat basics
Learn blocking, Parry, Deflect, dodge, Issen and Oni Armaments.
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Check the expanded demo, platforms, save limits and Kubi Akari reward.
Read moreCharacters and cast
Meet Miyamoto Musashi, allies and rivals, and check official voice credits.
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Prepare your defenses and resources for confirmed major duels.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Characters
Meet Musashi, Oni Lady, Ono no Takamura, Izumo no Okuni and the foes listed in CAPCOM's official character material.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Main Character: Musashi
Learn who Miyamoto Musashi is in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, how the Oni Gauntlet shapes his story, and how Toshiro Mifune's likeness is used.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Voice Actors
Check the official Japanese, English and Simplified Chinese voice cast, and understand why Toshiro Mifune is credited for Musashi's likeness.
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Is Onimusha: Way of the Sword a Remake?
Find out how Onimusha: Way of the Sword relates to earlier games, and why it is a new entry rather than a remake or remaster.
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Is Onimusha: Way of the Sword a Soulslike?
Compare checkpoints, death penalties, stamina, builds and boss retries to see how Onimusha: Way of the Sword differs from a Soulslike.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Combat Guide
Learn blocking, parrying, Deflect, Issen and Oni Armaments in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, with a practical order for learning combat.
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Release & platforms
Release dates, demo details, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and PC links.
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Reviews & comparisons
The Soulslike question, new-entry status and dated Metacritic scores.
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Character profiles
Musashi, allies, formidable foes and multilingual voice credits.
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Bosses & playtime
Major duels and time estimates for story, side content and collectibles.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers based on checked sources.
When was Onimusha: Way of the Sword released?
CAPCOM's final confirmed worldwide release date is September 4, 2026.
Check the dateIs it a Soulslike?
It shares checkpoints and stamina management, but is better understood as swordplay action with some similar mechanics.
Compare the mechanicsDoes demo progress transfer to the full game?
No. Keeping demo save data does let you claim the Kubi Akari talisman in the full game.
Check demo rulesWho is the main character?
Miyamoto Musashi, who uses the Oni Gauntlet to fight Genma.
Meet MusashiWhich platforms are supported?
Official listings cover PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Windows PC.
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