Netflix has launched the debut trailer for its upcoming Onimusha anime, on account of broadcast from November 2nd, 2023.
Directed by Takashi Miike (Audition, Ichi the Killer), Onimusha is an adaptation of Capcom’s dormant motion franchise, with the most recent title, a remaster of Onimusha: Warlords, launching again in 2018. The collection guarantees “real looking motion” and boasts some really gorgeous animation work.
If you recognise the principle character, Miyamoto Musashi, do not be shocked. He’s really modeled after Toshiro Mifune, a legendary Japanese actor who starred in classics resembling Seven Samurai, Rashomon, and Throne of Blood.
Here’s hoping the Onimusha collection can show its value alongside the astounding Castlevania collection and maybe give Capcom the nudge it wants to actually reignite the franchise on console.
