The highly anticipated release date of Onmyoji, Netflix's newest supernatural and historical anime, is finally here! It is based on Baku Yumemakura's novel of the same name, featuring the adventures of Abe Seimei and Minamoto Hiromasa during the fictional Heian period.
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Netflix’s Onmyoji anime is a highly anticipated adaptation of Baku Yumemakura’s celebrated novel series.
It promises to weave together timeless characters and stories from Japanese mythology and present them with a refreshing take on anime.
In it, we follow the story of Abe Seimei and Minamoto Hiromasa as they exorcise evil spirits during Japan's Heian Period.
Abe Seimei is a legendary onmyoji, someone who specializes in magic and divination. As such, he is tasked with preserving peace using his supernatural gifts.
However, he is mostly indifferent to people and matters that are outside of his responsibilities.
One day, he is approached by Minamoto Hiromasa, a well-meaning noble who seeks his help to investigate the strange occurrences in ancient Kyoto.
Hiromasa is a passionate individual who cannot stand idly by when he senses something is wrong.
The two are an unlikely duo, but they eventually join forces to uncover the city’s mysterious events. Together, they fight the demons that haunt the city and threaten its people.
The anime will bring to life Baku Yumemakura's Onmyoji series, which was published by Bungeishunju in 1986 as a collection of historical fantasy short stories.
From 1993 to 2005, Reiko Okano adapted the series into a manga, and it has also inspired several live-action adaptations and films.
This is the first time that the series is getting the anime adaptation treatment, so fans of the original series should check out all the anime's episodes on Netflix as soon as possible!
Onmyoji Anime Trailer
The recently unveiled action-packed trailer highlights Abe Seimei's skill in barrier spells and various mystical powers.
It also offers a peek at the intense action scenes and stunning visuals that will immerse viewers into the supernatural world of Onmyoji.
Netflix has finally confirmed the official release date of Onmyoji, and we couldn't help but look forward to seeing the beloved Japanese historical figures come to life in anime form.
When Is the Release Date of the Onmyoji Anime?
Exciting news for anime fans—Netflix released the Onmyoji anime on November 28, 2023!
Given its intriguing premise and impressive trailer, many anime fans are already talking about the show, making its premiere all the more anticipated.
Who Are the Cast Members of the Onmyoji Anime?
It appears that the anime's creators have pulled out all the stops to create an anime adaptation worthy of the original novels' renown.
This is because the Onmyoji anime has cast some of the most renowned voice actors in the industry right now, including:
- Daisuke Namikawa (Shota Kazehaya in Kimi ni Todoke and Tooru Oikawa in Haikyuu!!) as Abe Seimei, the legendary Onmyoji of his time.
- Shintarō Asanuma (Masaki Takigawa in Tsurune and Makimura in PHOENIX: EDEN17) as Minamoto Hiromasa, Abe Seimei's partner-in-crime.
- Kenji Hamada (Teppei Kiyoshi in Kuroko's Basketball and Hajime Masatoki in Salaryman's Club) as Imperial Prince Atsumi, Hiromasa's instructor.
- Yui Ishikawa (Violet Evergarden in Violet Evergarden and Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan) as Tsuyuko, the noble girl who wants to be true to herself.
- Rina Satou (Ranko Mannen in Akiba Maid War and Mikoto Misaka in A Certain Scientific Railgun) as Ashiya Doman, Seimei's greatest rival.
- Daisuke Kishio (Haganezuka in Demon Slayer and Shinobu Takatsuki in Junjo Romantica) as Kamo Yasunori, Seimei's senior disciple.
Who Are the Studio and Staff Behind the Onmyoji Anime?
The studio in charge of producing the Onmyoji anime is Marvy Jack.
While not as well-known as other popular studios today, this long-running studio has helped create hit anime titles like Spice and Wolf II, Hellsing Ultimate, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh.
Leading the anime’s production is director Soubi Yamamoto, who is best known for directing the comedy anime, Megane-bu!
She is joined by Natsu Hashimoto (Teach Me, Hokusai!) and Yuiko Katō (Aguu: Genius Dolls), who are both in charge of writing the script.
The anime’s opening theme performer has also been revealed, and it’s none other than the popular Japanese rock band, Ling Tosite Sigure.
The trio is perhaps best known for performing songs for the Psycho-Pass anime franchise. But for Onmyoji, they are performing the opening song titled Kodoku no Saibo.
On the other hand, the ending theme of the anime is called kioku, and it is performed by the Japanese singer ao.
Where to Watch the Onmyoji Anime
All 13 episodes of Onmyoji are now available worldwide on Netflix beginning November 28, 2023.
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