5 samurai movies to watch before playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword
While you were out partying, I was studying the blade (on DVD).
Here are five samurai movies you should watch before playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword:
1. Sword of the Stranger - This 2007 anime film is considered one of the best samurai films of the last 20 years. It features a classic ronin hero navigating a plot involving the Chinese emperor. The fight scenes are particularly impressive and faithful to the samurai style.
2. Yojimbo - This 1961 film starring Toshiro Mifune is a must-watch for samurai movie fans. Mifune plays a cunning ronin who manipulates two rival gangs in a small Japanese village. Mifune's nuanced performance is key to understanding the character and the film.
3. The Sword of Doom - Released in 1961, this film features the villainous Ryunosuke, a psychopathic killer who acts like the opposite of an honorable samurai. Mifune also appears in a small role as a wise master swordsman. The film is known for its stark, nihilistic tone and Ryunosuke's similarities to Onimusha's Ganryu character.
4. Ninja Scroll - This 1994 anime is a classic that predates the Onimusha games. It follows a hero with a mysterious past as he battles a roster of increasingly dangerous enemies. The film is known for its graphic, often brutal depictions of violence and supernatural abilities.
5. Onimusha: Warlords (2000) - If you're planning to play the remastered version of this game, it's worth watching the original for context. This game is one of the inspirations behind the Onimusha series, featuring a sword-swinging hero and intense battles in a fantasy Japan setting.
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