Onimusha TV show is a Netflix anime adaptation of Capcom’s popular video game series of the same name. It is set in the Warring States period of Japan and follows the story of Miyamoto Musashi, a wandering swordsman who must wield a demonic weapon to defeat an army of Genma, otherworldly beings that threaten to destroy humanity.
The show is directed by Takashi Miike, a renowned Japanese filmmaker known for his ultraviolent and surreal films. Miike’s signature style is on full display in Onimusha, which features some of the most graphic and gruesome action scenes ever seen in an anime series.
Onimusha Quotes
- “I am Miyamoto Musashi, and I will defeat you!” – Miyamoto Musashi
- “The Oni Gauntlet is a powerful weapon, but it comes with a great cost. It will corrupt your heart and turn you into a demon if you are not careful.” – Jubei Yagyu
- “The Genma are not just monsters. They are people who have lost their way. But that doesn’t mean we should show them mercy.” – Kotaro Fuma
- “I will not let the Genma win. I will fight to protect humanity, even if it means sacrificing my own life.” – Yagyu Takenao
- “The only way to defeat the Genma is to face them head-on. We must never give up hope.” – Miyamoto Musashi
