Onimusha: Way of the Sword Debuts at Number One in Japan Chart

Twenty years after the last installment in the franchise, Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuted at the top of the Famitsu weekly physical sales chart in Japan, outpacing all major recent releases.

Recent weeks have brought numerous major games to the industry. Gamers are purchasing both large-scale projects and lesser-known titles, alongside re-releases of older games. A busy release schedule also means that subsequent rankings experience regular and significant shifts.

Regional sales charts confirm this trend, including the latest ranking compiled by Famitsu magazine. The list demonstrates ongoing interest in physical game releases.

Japan Game Sales (August 31 – September 6):

1. [PS5] Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 76,530
2. [NS] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 29,360 (total: 975,289)
3. [NS2] Onimusha: Way of the Sword – 19,499
4. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 10,267 (total: 648,529)
5. [NS] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 9,880 (total: 1,595,536)
6. [NS2] Elden Ring – 6,559 (total: 34,163)
7. [PS5] The Blood of Dawnwalker – 4,618
8. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 4,259 (total: 3,028,216)
9. [NS2] Orbitals – 3,949
10. [NS] Minecraft – 3,754 (total: 4,274,163)

Onimusha: Way of the Sword took the lead immediately upon release. Capcom’s revival of the franchise after 20 years clearly generated strong interest among Japanese players, allowing the game to surpass previous frontrunners.