Capcom’s Onimusha Gets New Japanese-Made Watch Collection Inspired by Samanosuke, Jubei and Musashi
Image by James RichardsonJapanese watch brand GARRACK is teaming up with Capcom to bring three of Onimusha’s legendary swordsmen to life through a new collection of handcrafted mechanical watches.
The new “Onimusha S-MEISTER Mechanical Watch” collection features three designs inspired by Samanosuke Akechi, Jubei Yagyu and Miyamoto Musashi, combining traditional Japanese craftsmanship with weapons and supernatural elements from the popular action game series.
First launched in 2001, Onimusha brought supernatural horror and sword-based combat to Japan’s Sengoku period, following warriors who gained the power of the Oni to fight monstrous enemies known as Genma.
The franchise became known for its fast-paced swordplay, historical characters and dark fantasy storylines, eventually returning with the release of Onimusha: Way of the Sword earlier this year, its first completely new installment in more than two decades.
GARRACK’s latest collection celebrates that history by bringing together protagonists from three different games, including Samanosuke from the original Onimusha, Jubei from Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny and Musashi from Way of the Sword.
The Japanese watchmaker has previously produced several premium gaming and anime collaborations, including its extensive Demon Slayer mechanical watch collection, which recently expanded with four new designs inspired by Tengen Uzui and the Upper Rank demons.
Image by James RichardsonFor Onimusha, GARRACK has incorporated two traditional Japanese decorative techniques into the watch faces, using iridescent shell inlays known as raden alongside specially colored Kanazawa foil.
Raden involves carefully cutting and applying thin pieces of seashell to a lacquered surface, creating detailed patterns that shimmer with different colors depending on how the light catches them.
The new watches use this technique to recreate elements of the characters’ armor and Oni Gauntlets, with each dial individually finished by skilled Japanese artisans.
GARRACK has once again collaborated with Takeshi Musashigawa, the fourth-generation artisan of Musashigawa Koubou in Takaoka, who previously worked on the brand’s Evangelion S-MEISTER mechanical watch collection.
The Kanazawa foil designs use extremely thin sheets of silver that are individually colored by hand, allowing the watch faces to reflect the clothing and armor of their respective characters.
Let’s take a closer look at the three designs!
- Onimusha S-MEISTER Mechanical Watch – Samanosuke Akechi Model
Inspired by the protagonist of the original Onimusha, Samanosuke’s watch uses traditional raden craftsmanship to recreate elements of his Oni Gauntlet and armor across the dial.
An open-heart window revealing part of the mechanical movement has been designed to represent the Dragon Orb containing the power of the Oni.
The hour and minute hands are inspired by the legendary Bishamon Sword, one of the most powerful weapons available to Samanosuke during his battle against the Genma.
- Onimusha S-MEISTER Mechanical Watch – Jubei Yagyu Model
The second design draws inspiration from Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, incorporating patterns from Jubei Yagyu’s traditional clothing into a dial decorated with handcrafted Kanazawa foil.
Its hour and minute hands recreate the appearance of the Rekka Sword, one of Jubei’s powerful weapons, while the rotating mechanical disc displays the Japanese character for Oni that appears on his gauntlet.
Unlike the other two watches, Jubei’s model uses Kanazawa foil throughout its decorative dial, giving it a different finish from the shell-inlaid designs.
- Onimusha S-MEISTER Mechanical Watch – Miyamoto Musashi Model
The final watch celebrates the protagonist of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, bringing together raden shellwork and colored Kanazawa foil in a design based on Musashi’s armor and clothing.
Its dial incorporates details inspired by his Oni Gauntlet, while the open-heart window represents the mysterious orb containing Shizuka Gozen.
Musashi’s sword provides the inspiration for the hour and minute hands, completing a design that references several important elements of his adventure.
All three watches also feature hour markers inspired by the souls absorbed from defeated Genma, an important mechanic throughout the Onimusha series.
Each timepiece uses a Japanese-made MIYOTA automatic mechanical movement, with the completed watches assembled in Japan and individually checked by qualified watchmakers.
The watches feature 41 mm stainless steel cases, leather straps and water resistance rated to 5 ATM, with each design also supplied in its own presentation box.
As the dials are individually handcrafted using natural materials, the exact patterns and coloring may vary slightly between watches, particularly with the shell inlays that change appearance depending on the lighting.
Pre-orders for the three “Onimusha S-MEISTER Mechanical Watches”, priced at ¥79,200 each (approximately $496 USD / £375 GBP), are now open through the official GARRACK online store and participating Japanese retailers ahead of their scheduled release on December 23, 2026.
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