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Hunt the Skies: A Complete Guide to Finding All the Kubi Akari in Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s “Ace Archer” Quest

bekir September 5, 2026 2 min read 6 views

Step into the world of Onimusha: Way of the Sword and prepare for a unique archery challenge! The “Ace Archer: Nijo-jo Castle” side quest tasks you with hunting down elusive flying creatures, the Kubi Akari. This guide will provide a detailed walkthrough, revealing the locations of each target and offering tips to ensure your success in this aerial hunt.

Locating the Kubi Akari in Nijo-jo Castle

In the “Ace Archer: Nijo-jo Castle” quest, your objective is to eliminate five Kubi Akari within the confines of Nijo-jo Castle. These flying genma are familiar foes, but their aerial nature presents a new level of challenge. While the game marks their general locations with notebook icons on the map, pinpointing their exact positions requires keen observation and strategic positioning.

This guide provides detailed instructions and visual aids to help you locate each Kubi Akari. Pay close attention to the marked locations and adjust your position accordingly to achieve a clear line of sight and ensure a successful shot. Remember, patience and precision are key to mastering this aerial archery challenge!

A montage using two Onimusha: Way of the Sword screenshots showing where to find a Kubi Akari

Kubi Akari #1

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A montage using two Onimusha: Way of the Sword screenshots showing where to find a Kubi Akari

Begin your hunt near the Nijo-jo Castle Entrance Spirit Mirror on the south side of the map. The first Kubi Akari is flying over the buildings and between the trees in front of the bridge. If you can’t immediately spot it, wait a moment as it may be obscured by foliage.

Kubi Akari #2

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A montage using two Onimusha: Way of the Sword screenshots showing where to find a Kubi Akari

The notebook icon for the second Kubi Akari is positioned directly over the bridge. However, this target is actually located under the bridge. To achieve a clear shot, move forward off the bridge, turn right, and position yourself between some stalls on the right side of the street. From this vantage point, look southeast towards the bridge to find your target.

Kubi Akari #3

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A montage using two Onimusha: Way of the Sword screenshots showing where to find a Kubi Akari

To locate the third Kubi Akari, head north into the area near the bridge. To actually find and engage this flying genma, climb the ladder on the right side of the street and look west over the buildings across the street.

Kubi Akari #4

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A montage using two Onimusha: Way of the Sword screenshots showing where to find a Kubi Akari Graphic: Paulo Kawanishi/Polygon | Source images: Capcom

For the fourth Kubi Akari, continue heading north and climb a ramp to reach the roof. Instead of turning left and leaving the building, stay on the corner of the roof and look north. You’ll see the Kubi Akari flying around near another genma.

Kubi Akari #5

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A montage using two Onimusha: Way of the Sword screenshots showing where to find a Kubi Akari

To find the fifth and final Kubi Akari more quickly, travel to the Nue Pond Spirit Mirror on the north side of the map. From there, head south to find a gate. Beside it, there’s a ladder. Use it to reach a platform from where you can see the corner of the building on the right side. Between the walls, you will find the Kubi Akari. You can only hit it from this specific platform.

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