The anime adaptation of Onmyoji, a series of novels written by Japanese author Baku Yumemakura and released in 1988, recently unveiled its official trailer. The trailer revealed information about the production team, voice cast, and theme song. It was announced that the anime could be streamed exclusively on Netflix starting from November 28, 2023.
According to Netflix's description of the anime series,
With this new animated series, a fresh dimension is added to the timeless tale, focusing on the legendary figures of Abe Seimei and Minamoto Hiromasa, both from Japan’s Heian Period. Together, they confront humans who have been transformed into malevolent demons. Seimei, the eccentric yet unparalleled diviner of ancient Kyoto, teams up with Hiromasa, a well-meaning grandson of Emperor Daigo, to put a halt to the demons’ malevolent activities.
STAFF
- Original creator: Baku Yumemakura
- Director: Soubi Yamamoto
- Series composition: Natsu Hashimoto & Yuiko Katou
- Studio: Marvy Jack
CAST
- Abe Seimei: Daisuke Namikawa
- Minamoto: Shintaro Asanuma
- Tsuyuko: Yui Ishikawa
- Imperial Prince Atsumi: Kenji Hamada
- Kamo Yasunori: Daisuke Kishio
- Ashiya Doman: Rina Sato
Theme songs
- Opening: "Kodoku no Saibou" by Ling Toshite Shigure
