Capcom Staff Share Top Ally Reactions in Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny

Sure, let’s dive into this chaotic reflection on an old game making a comeback—Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, which originally burst onto the scene way back in the early 2000s. You remember those days, right? Everything seemed so pixelated yet vivid? Anyway, it’s back. And I guess you could say it’s like an old friend who’s changed a bit but still evokes nostalgia.

Flash forward a whole decade after the OG Onimusha, and our dude Nobunaga Oda – yeah, that demonic overlord (seriously, demons, what’s up with that?) – is plotting to take over Japan, starting with Yagyu Village. Our hero Jubei Yagyu comes home, finds everything in shambles, and vows to bring Oda down. Insert some epic revenge plot here, because, why not?

Along the way, Jubei meets these quirky allies. It’s kinda like forming a middle-school gang, but with samurai. You can befriend them by handing over gifts—which you can buy or just stumble upon—and gifts can make or break these relationships. It’s like high school drama but in feudal Japan. Give them the right stuff, and maybe they’ll even fight alongside you.

And oh, I’ve got some faves from the team behind this game. Picture this: Ekei Ankokuji, a monk who loves to party. Give him a folding fan or something artsy, and he’s grinning like he’s won the lottery. Odd choice for a monk, but it works. Honestly, imagine monks today doing TikTok dances – seems legit, right?

Then there’s Magoichi Saiga, a sharp-shooter with a book obsession. But don’t go handing him just any book. No, he wants the full library experience, apparently. Partial knowledge is like half-baked brownies – kinda unsatisfying.

Jumping a bit here—Kotaro Fuma, the young ninja who, for some reason, isn’t thrilled with relics. Hand him a Tengu mask, and he’ll toss it back, implying it’s, uh, for the older folks. Jubei quietly backs away. Can’t blame him.

And let’s not forget the enigmatic Oyu. Decked out in Western armor, she’s suspicious of everything, including your reading choices. The Art of War isn’t her jam, apparently. I mean, personal opinions, right?

Anyway—no wait—out of nowhere, one genius move from the producers: hand over raw fish and wasabi to Magoichi and watch the magic happen. I guess combos aren’t just for video games. Who knew?

Director’s favorite: anything hair-related given to Ekei leads to hilarity. Touchy subject, I guess? We all have our quirks.

So there’s plenty more to discover in this remastered wonderland of pixelated swordplay. Toss gifts, make friends, and maybe save Japan while you’re at it. Just another Tuesday.

The game’s out now on Xbox, and it’s like meeting an old friend with a new wardrobe. Dive in, get nostalgic, and reclaim your destiny. Or just see if you can make Jubei wear a funny hat. That’s cool, too.