Onimusha: Way of the Sword Characters & Enemies
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Way of the Sword tells the story of Miyamoto Musashi's arrival in a Genma-infested Kyoto — and CAPCOM has now profiled the full cast: four allies, five formidable foes, and seven Genma enemy types. Here is everyone confirmed so far, with official art, voice actors and what each means for your playthrough.
Musashi has headlined the franchise before, too — see how this reboot fits the wider series in our guide to every Onimusha game in order.
Musashi and His Allies
Musashi, an Onimusha and the protagonist, is joined on his journey by allies with their own pasts and motivations.
Miyamoto Musashi — the protagonist
Voice: Kenichiro Thomson
An ardent samurai who arrives in Kyoto looking to prove that he is unmatched in the way of the sword. However, the path before him takes a strange and unexpected turn — an Oni Gauntlet binds to his arm, and with it comes the power of the Oni.
CAPCOM cast the late samurai-film legend Toshiro Mifune (Seven Samurai, Yojimbo) as the face model for this rendition of Musashi — "a striking samurai, constantly moving from one bloody and gritty fight to the next." The likeness is licensed through Mifune Productions.
Oni Lady
Voice: Yuriri Naka
A female Oni housed in Musashi's Oni Gauntlet. She usually supports Musashi from within the gauntlet — the voice that rings out from it — but can also appear before him when the need arises.
Ono no Takamura
Voice: Shogo Miyakita
An individual Musashi meets through the guidance of the voice in his gauntlet. A highly skilled swordsman who vanquishes Genma with ease despite his old age — and he appears to carry an Oni Gauntlet of his own, much like Musashi and Ganryu.
Izumo no Okuni
Voice: Leader Looi
A young dancer who comes to Ono no Takamura seeking the power to defeat the Genma. Her Kabuki dance has brought her fame within the city, but other priorities are keeping her from the stage of late.
Formidable Foes
Musashi will face opponents whose martial prowess rivals his own. Bloody duels to the death await in the capital.
Sasaki Ganryu
Voice: Tashinga Bepete
A swordsman also known by the name Sasaki Kojiro, whose fate seems inescapably intertwined with Musashi's — and who appears to wield an Oni Gauntlet of his own. He is a boss in the free demo; CAPCOM has not published the Demo's complete boss order.
Daidara
Voice: Abe Jarman
A towering Genma that revels in wreaking havoc with mighty swings of its intimidating club. Constantly in a state of hunger, he seeks out sustenance with an obsessive fervor.
Dokyo
Voice: Clare Corbett
An unusual entity who spends her time in a laboratory under the capital, engrossed in creating new Genma variants. One glimpse at the facility is enough to make her twisted tastes clear — you'll visit it yourself in the Underground Laboratory.
Greater Nue
A Genma created by Dokyo. It assaults its prey with feral, agile attacks and strikes of lightning.
Shuten Doji
Voice: Anthony Howell
A large Genma found within a fortress atop Mount Oe, whose heinous acts know no bounds. Legends tell of an Oni by the same name — could there be some connection?
Genma — the enemy bestiary
Usually dwelling in the lowest depths of hell, the Genma have been brought into the world of the living by the Malice enveloping Kyoto. Seven enemy types are confirmed so far:
Hitotsume Gasa
Sword-, bow- and shield-wielding Genma that attack in groups, driven purely by their urge to kill and devour.
Byakue
An immensely destructive Genma that swings its giant axe with unfathomable ease. The more stained in its own blood it becomes, the greater its power grows.
Kubi Akari
A strange, floating Genma with pale-bluish skin. They consume the floating souls Musashi needs for his gauntlet and puff up before firing blasts of energy. Don't let the size fool you — and yes, the demo's save-data reward charm is named after this creature (how to earn it).
Chijiko
A Genma created by Dokyo — a grotesque mass of stitched-together faces and elastic tentacles.
Kogashira
A parasitic Genma that puppets a human host, enhanced by the souls it has consumed. It releases Malice that can bolster other Genma nearby — prioritize it in mixed groups.
Togemaru
A Genma with large spikes running down its back. They charge forward, spinning or rolling at great speed, shredding anyone in their path.
Oboro Garasu
A winged, ninja-like Genma that watches Musashi's every move and strikes when an opening appears. Paired Oboro Garasu employ deadly combination attacks — a moment's inattentiveness often marks the end of their quarry's life.
Learn how to actually fight them — the Combat System overview covers every confirmed mechanic, and the Parry & Deflect guide drills the defence that keeps you alive against groups.
FAQ
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Locations & Setting
Official referenceEvery confirmed location in Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Kiyomizu-dera, the Oni Refuge, the Underground Laboratory and Mount Oe — plus the Dark Mass mechanic.
Read guide →Onimusha: Way of the Sword Parry & Deflect Guide
Official referenceHow parry and deflect work in Onimusha: Way of the Sword — their different inputs, Blazing State, Blade Barrage, Blade Lock, and the route to Break Issen.
Read guide →Onimusha: Way of the Sword Issen & Break Issen Guide
Official referenceWhat Issen is in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, how to land the one-flash critical, and how Break Issen and Chain Issen execute staggered enemies and groups.
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