Capcom Team Shares Their Favorite Ally Reactions in Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny

Alright, so here’s the deal — Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is back, and wow, it’s been like, what? Over 20 years? Released in 2002, it picks up the story of Jubei Yagyu, a samurai on a personal vendetta. He’s out for revenge against the resurrected demon Nobunaga Oda. Yeah, that Nobunaga — the one gunning for Japan.

So Jubei comes home one day. Bam! His village? Toast. Courtesy of Nobunaga’s gang. So he’s like, “Time to set this right.” Along the way, Jubei meets four oddballs who can join his cause. You bond by giving gifts. Sweet, right? Actually, there’s a strategy. Choose the wrong gift? Whoops, no happy endings for you. But nail it, and maybe, just maybe, they’ll fight by your side. Cool concept, though I wonder who thought of it first.

These gifts — they come from everywhere: shops, hidden spots, other characters… You can spend a whole afternoon just deciding what to give. And it’s more complex than picking a random item. Seriously, these allies have preferences. Ever tried getting a stubborn friend a birthday gift? Like that! But with consequences on your adventure.

Capcom’s team spilled the beans on their fave reactions. Honestly, some are pure gold. Like this fellow, Ekei Ankokuji. Picture a Buddhist priest with a habit for wine and women. He’s not just a party animal; he loves a good huqin. Give him one, and he’ll perform a dance. Between you and me, never imagined that’d make his day.

Then there’s Magoichi Saiga. Leader of some gun-wielding crew, real sharp guy, obsessed with books. But a single book? Nah, he’s an all-or-nothing dude. Present him a complete set if you want to see him smile.

Youngest ally? Kotaro Fuma, a ninja. He’s quick to shut down bad gifts. Present him something old-school like a mask? “Nah,” he’ll say, “that’s for the old folks.” Awkward.

Now, Oyu’s this mysterious gal in Western armor. She’s got layers, let’s say. Gift her “The Art of War”? Maybe not the best plan — her poker face gives nothing away.

There’s also fun in order. Tanaka, a bigwig at Capcom, gets a kick from giving raw fish and wasabi to Magoichi. I mean, really? The quirks keep coming.

Ekei again with the hair stuff — I mean, give this guy a comb and watch him tense up. Seems he’s got a sensitive spot. Relatable, honestly!

Anyways, you’ve got to see these reactions. Onimusha 2 is all about experimentation: the fresh changes, the new HD spark in this modern version. Xbox has this baby ready for your thumbs.

That’s not all. Grab the Onimusha pack for a blast from the past. The first two games remastered in high-def. That’s hours of samurai drama. Bonus items, secret modes, save a princess, who knows what else.

I’ve been lost in this rabbit hole long enough. Check it out if you’ve got the time — and a nostalgic spirit. Trust me.