A new installment in the popular Japanese video game series "Onimusha" is set to be launched on September 25, marking a highly anticipated return for the franchise. The new game aims to revitalize the series, which fuses action-adventure with Japanese historical elements and supernatural themes. Game developer Capcom remained tight-lipped about the details but promised fans would not be disappointed.

Onimusha" holds a significant cultural impact in Japan, being a major series that involves elements of Japanese history and folklore. The game is quite popular among the domestic audiences, and the new release is being met with great anticipation. There are societal values in play as well; the game combines elements of traditional culture elements with contemporary gaming, demonstrating Japan's affinity for merging old and new.

In the US and EU, series like "Assassin's Creed" also work to combine historical elements with gaming, though there's less emphasis on folklore. Video game series revivals are generally well-received, and there is excitement when familiar franchises release new installments, like with the recent 'Resident Evil' games.