{
  "id": 4010228,
  "title": "5 samurai movies to watch before playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/5-samurai-movies-to-watch-before-playing-onimusha-way-of-the-sword",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-28T18:12:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/movies-tv/5-samurai-movies-to-watch-before-playing-onimusha-way-of-the-sword/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Here are five samurai movies you should watch before playing Onimusha: Way of the Sword:\n\n1. 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.\n\n2. 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.\n\n3. 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.\n\n4. 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.\n\n5. 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.",
  "summary": "While you were out partying, I was studying the blade (on DVD).",
  "key_points": [
    "Sword of the Stranger (2007) is a top samurai film with impressive fight scenes.",
    "Yojimbo (1961) starring Toshiro Mifune is a must-watch for samurai fans.",
    "The Sword of Doom (1961) features a psychopathic killer similar to Onimusha's Ganryu."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}