Capcom is again using the likeness of a long-dead actor

Onimusha: Way of the Sword's protagonist pays homage to a legendary Japanese actor
Miyamoto Musashi has been confirmed as a protagonist in Way of the Sword, and Capcom licensed legendary actor Toshiro Mifune's face to portray him.
Capcom is again using the likeness of a long-dead actor in Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Toshiro Mifune died of multiple organ failure in 1997 at the age of 77, but the impenetrable barrier of death hasn’t stopped Capcom from digitally skinning the legendary actor’s likeness for Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s protagonist is ‘played’ by an actor who died 28 years ago
Capcom has revealed that the protagonist in its upcoming Onimusha reboot will be played by an actor who died 28 years ago. During the latest PlayStation State of Play presentation on Wednesday, Capcom showed a new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, the next main entry in the series.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword New Trailer Shows Off New Gameplay, Protagonist
Capcom has shown off new gameplay of its upcoming 2026 action game, Onimusha: Way of the Sword. More than that, we finally know who's leading the next Onimusha and it's none other than historic swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
28 years after his death, Onimusha: Way of the Sword has recast one of Japan's most legendary actors in one of his most iconic roles
At last night's PlayStation State of Play event, Capcom gave us a bigger look at Onimusha: Way of the Sword and its main protagonist. The lead character is none other than Miyamoto Musashi, one of Japanese history's most legendary swordsman, and in Onimusha his likeness is provided by a similarly legendary actor.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword shows off its gameplay and protagonist as the series makes a full-force comeback aimed at picking up core and new fans.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword ‘Protagonist’ trailer, screenshots
Capcom has released a new trailer and screenshots for Onimusha: Way of the Sword introducing protagonist Miyamoto Musashi.
Capcom is so devoted to samurai authenticity with the new Onimusha, it went and licensed the face of Japan's most legendary actor
Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune—best known for starring in films like Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, and Yojimbo for director Akira Kurosawa—has been dead for nearly 30 years. But apparently that can't stop him from starring in a new videogame in the year 2026.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Story Trailer Showcases Protagonist and Gameplay
Onimusha: Way of the Sword may not be due for another year. but that hasn’t stopped Capcom from showing it off. Two months after its reveal, Capcom has released yet another new trailer, this time looking at the story and its new protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi. Oh, and we get a deeper look at the gameplay, too.
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