Onimusha: Way of the Sword - Characters
Key protagonists, rivals, spirits, historical figures, and allies in Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
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· updated 2026-09-09
| Name | Description | Role | Faction | Abilities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyamoto Musashi | The legendary dual-wielding samurai master, resurrected after falling in battle against the Genma. | Protagonist / Master Swordsman | Oni Clan Champion | Niten Ichi-ryu Dual Blade Kenjutsu Issen (Counter-Kill Technique) Soul Absorption (Oni Gauntlet) Oni Armament Mastery | Playable Character |
| Sasaki Ganryu (Kojiro) | Musashi's eternal rival, revived by the Genma underworld. | Primary Rival / Dark Champion | Corrupted Genma Order | Tsubame Gaeshi (Swallow Cut) Corrupted Soul Drain Void Phase Shifting Monohoshizao Long Katana Reach | Key Campaign Rival & Multi-Phase Boss |
| Shizuka | An ethereal maiden spirit sealed within Musashi's Oni Gauntlet. | Spirit Guide / Oni Vessel | Ancient Oni Clan | Armament Resonance Soul Sense Spiritual Shielding | Bound inside the Oni Gauntlet |
| Ono no Takamura | The enigmatic ancient Onimusha guardian watching over the threshold between Kyoto and the Underworld. | Guardian of the Gate | Oni Guardians | Underworld Passage Soul Binding Rituals Oni Stone Infusion | Encountered at the Oni Gate Shrine |
| Izumo no Okuni | Founder of kabuki dance and a skilled exorcist priestess who uses theatrical performance and spirit wards to purge Genma corruption from Kyoto's entertainment districts. | Ally / Shrine Maiden & Hunter | Kyoto Resistance / Shrine Protectors | Purifying Fan Dance Spiritual Talisman Wards Agile Acrobatics | Gion Quarter & Riverbank Shrines |
| Minamoto no Yoshitsune | The tragic ancient warrior resurrected as a high-ranking Genma commander. | Fallen Legend / Corrupted General | Genma Vanguard | Aerial Sword Arts Gale Surge Demonic Tengu Wings | Kurama Mountain Peak Encounter |
| Master Takuan Soho | A sharp-witted Zen monk who maintains uncorrupted sanctuaries around Kyoto. | Zen Master / Merchant of the Mind | Neutral / Buddhist Clergy | Zen Meditation Talisman Synthesis Mind Cleansing | Daitoku-ji and Temple Sanctuaries |
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