In the long arc of creative industries, what is set aside is rarely truly forgotten — only waiting for the right moment to be remembered. Capcom's samurai action series Onimusha, dormant for over a decade, returned in September 2026 and sold more than one million copies on its first day, prompting the company to formally commit to reviving other sleeping franchises. The result is less a business announcement than a philosophical statement: that legacy, when handled with craft and intention, still carries weight in a crowded and restless market.