Onimusha: Way of the Sword Japanese Gameplay

Japanese gameplay footage on YouTube showcases the full Japanese voice cast during cutscenes and combat. Musashi is voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya, best known for Reiner Braun in Attack on Titan.

Hearing the Japanese dub in real gameplay is the clearest way to judge the original performance before buying. The tone matches the historical setting far more closely than the English dub for most players.

Japanese gameplay videos typically cover the opening Kiyomizu-dera section, the same content as the demo. They show the sword combat, the parry system and the early story beats.

Longer playthroughs cover the full progression, including soul management, the Oni Gauntlet and the Oni Armaments, with Japanese commentary or no commentary.

The Japanese dub was praised as excellent by reviewers, while the English dub drew some criticism for its tone. For a game starring a real historical swordsman in Edo Japan, most fans recommend the Japanese audio.

The game ships with both audio tracks, so the choice is available regardless of region. Switch to Japanese from the audio settings for the native experience.

Japanese gameplay is widely available on YouTube from both Japanese and international creators. Search for the Japanese title, 鬼武者 Way of the Sword, to find native uploads.

Capcom's own Japanese channel is the best source for official footage, including the Japanese trailer and demo previews.

The Japanese audio is the original performance of a Japanese game, so it carries the intended delivery of every line. For players who care about authenticity, it is the recommended default.

Even if you play in English, watching a few minutes of Japanese gameplay is a useful preview of the story's tone and the voice cast's quality.