Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi is the protagonist of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, carrying an Oni Gauntlet into a Kyoto overwhelmed by Malice and Genma.
- Role
- Protagonist
- Setting
- Edo-period Kyoto
- Oni power
- Oni Gauntlet and soul absorption
- Face model
- Toshiro Mifune
Role in the new Onimusha story
Capcom’s rebuilt Onimusha universe places Musashi at the center of a standalone story. Players do not need prior-series knowledge, and the new narrative has no direct storyline connection to earlier entries.
Oni Gauntlet and swordplay
The Oni Gauntlet absorbs Genma souls and converts them into supernatural power. Official material connects Musashi with Parry, Deflect, Issen, Oni Armament, Oni Strength, Oni Agility, and the Oni Bow. Exact timing windows and optimal combinations remain subjects for tested guides.
Toshiro Mifune face model
The late Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune is the face model for this rendition of Musashi. That attribution concerns the character’s visual portrayal; it should not be confused with a performance credit unsupported by the cited material.