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

Alright, let’s dive into this wild and wacky world of Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny. So, here we go — it’s like two decades (yeah, that long) since we first met Jubei Yagyu. This samurai dude is back, but he’s not here to sip tea or watch the cherry blossoms. Nope, he’s on a revenge quest. And of course, it’s set in the good old Sengoku period, because why make things easy?

Fast forward 10 years post-Onimusha: Warlords. You’ve got Nobunaga Oda, the demonic big bad, rising again like he never left. He’s eyeing Japan like a buffet and guess who’s on the menu first? Yagyu Village. Jubei returns home to find it in shambles and — surprise, surprise — is not thrilled. So he straps up to take the fight to Nobunaga. Sounds like a movie, right?

And as if one samurai on the warpath isn’t enough, Jubei picks up a team of eclectic allies. There are four of them who might just help him out — if you play nice. And by “nice,” I mean giving them gifts. Who knew samurais had love languages? Depending on the gift and who gets it, you might even see some spicy endings. Gifts can be bought, snagged from friends, or just stumbled upon — your call. Just don’t give a book to someone expecting a sword. Trust me.

Capcom folks have their favorite gift moments. Keep an ear out for Ekei Ankokuji, a priest who’s not a priestish priest. Give this guy a folding fan or a huqin, and you’ll catch him breaking into a dance. Picture it: a beaming monk shimmying with a fan. Pure gold.

Magoichi Saiga, on the other hand, is Mr. Smarty Pants with his books. Offered a single book? He’ll tell you to come back with the whole set. Wise guy wants to binge-read, apparently. And then there’s Kotaro Fuma, the resident ninja who isn’t impressed by some fuddy-duddy Tengu mask. Yeah, age is no joke.

Last but certainly not least, we have Oyu — our mysterious armored ally. She’s like a walking question mark, especially when she side-eyes you for gifting her The Art of War. I mean, it’s the thought that counts, Oyu!

There’s a whole cornucopia of items and reactions just waiting to be discovered if you’ve got the adventurous spirit and the right gift bag. Dive into the chaos of Onimusha 2’s remastered version — now available for Xbox One and Series X|S. Rediscover your samurai destiny, or whatever they call it. If this isn’t the kind of chaotic, glorious mess life ought to be, I don’t know what is.