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Enter a dark-fantasy vision of early Edo-period Kyoto as legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Master parries, deflects, Issen attacks, soul absorption, and the Oni Gauntlet as you cut through the invading Genma.
This Onimusha: Way of the Sword wiki covers combat, Issen, weapons, trophies, progression, platforms, and troubleshooting.
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Your Onimusha Journey
Beginner Guide
Learn the essential controls, combat systems, progression basics, healing, exploration, and the most important things to know before beginning Musashi's journey.
02Combat & Issen Guide
Master parries, deflects, dodges, counterattacks, and Issen timing—the combat mechanics new players are most likely to struggle with during their opening hours.
03Souls & Oni Gauntlet
Understand soul absorption, the Oni Gauntlet, Oni powers, and how Musashi's supernatural abilities interact with the game's swordplay systems.
04Trophies & Progression
Plan the Platinum route, New Game Plus, collectibles, progression milestones, and trophy cleanup with evidence-based guidance.
I · Miyamoto Musashi
Swordplay Action
II · Oni Gauntlet
Soul Absorption
Game Introduction
What is Onimusha: Way of the Sword?
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is Capcom's single-player swordplay action game set in a dark-fantasy version of early Edo-period Kyoto. Players take control of Miyamoto Musashi, a samurai wielding the mysterious Oni Gauntlet against supernatural creatures known as Genma.
Combat revolves around satisfying sword clashes, parries, deflects, Issen attacks, soul absorption, and supernatural Oni abilities. It is the first completely new Onimusha title in more than twenty years and combines historical Japanese locations and figures with the series' signature supernatural fantasy.
Musashi's voice and likeness: Kenichiro Thomson voices Miyamoto Musashi in English. Capcom used Toshiro Mifune's likeness for Musashi's face model. Meet the cast in the characters and voice cast guide.
Launch-day sales: Capcom's September 7, 2026 announcement reported over 1 million worldwide sales on the first day of release. The 1M+ figure is this launch milestone, rather than a current cumulative total or a Steam-only count.
Plan your playthrough: how long to beat, walkthrough, Shuten Doji boss guide. Buying and extras: demo availability, Chinese language support and collector and SteelBook editions, outfits and sword appearances.
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Ready to Master the Way of the Sword?
From your first clash with the Genma to mastering Issen timing and overcoming the toughest encounters, our community wiki helps you sharpen every part of Musashi's journey.