THE ONIMUSHA SAGA: THE SOUL OF FANTASTICAL JAPAN
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Sébastien Baumel
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In 1996, Resident Evil was released on consoles and became a true international phenomenon. Sensing an opportunity, Capcom immediately began developing spin-off games inspired by this remarkable success. A direct result of this initiative, Onimusha: Warlords transposed the horror of the Spencer Mansion into the Sengoku period, at the heart of an ancient conflict between the Oni people and the terrifying Genma. The creators introduced Samanosuke, a valiant samurai armed with magical blades and the power to absorb the souls of demons. By giving this hero the likeness of actor Takeshi Kaneshiro, they made clear their ambition to create a new kind of video game, one with cinematic aspirations.
In this book, author Sébastien Baumel explores the behind-the-scenes development of the series, from the conception of the “Sengoku Biohazard” project through the creation of its many spin-offs. He examines in particular how Capcom adapted to the upheavals of the video game industry during the 2000s, significantly evolving the formula throughout the series. He also analyzes the world of Onimusha and its innovative game design, which shook up the 3D beat ’em up landscape and influenced major video games of the 21st century. This journey will take you through a feudal Japan steeped in esotericism, drawing inspiration from Japanese history and folklore, as well as from more surprising sources such as tokusatsu.
PUBLICATION DETAILS
LANGUAGE | BINDING | EDITION | ISBN | YEAR | PAGES |
French | Hardcover | Standard Edition | 9782377846320 | 2026 | 264 |
French | Hardcover | First Print Edition | 9782377846320 | 2026 | 264 |
OTHER NAMES
The Onimusha Saga: The Soul of Fantastical Japan
La Saga Onimusha. L’âme du Japon Fantastique
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