Parents' Guide to Onmyoji

TV Netflix Anime 2023
Onmyoji TV show poster: Two men in Japanese clothing stand next to each other in front of a white background, one man is a medium or spiritualist, whi

Common Sense Media Review

By Jeremy Looney , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Supernatural anime has demons, violence, sexual content.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 13+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Onmyoji TV show screenshot 1: A court noble is standing in an outdoor Japanese garden, behind him is a cherry blossom tree and a small red bridge goin
  • Onmyoji TV show screenshot 2: An onmyoji holds a closed folding fan to their face, they have a mischievous foxlike appearance with pointed ears and or
  • Onmyoji TV show screenshot 2: An onmyoji holds a closed folding fan to their face, they have a mischievous foxlike appearance with pointed ears and or

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What's the Story?

ONMYOJI follows the story of the famous onmyoji -- a medium or spiritual practitioner who serves the Japanese imperial court as a specialist in supernatural matters -- Abe Seimei (voiced in English by Howard Wang). He's befriended by Hiromasa (Greg Chun) a pure-hearted but somewhat naïve nobleman who seeks out Seimei's help in defending the city from malicious supernatural forces. Together the duo takes on demons and monsters as they uncover a hidden plot that puts the emperor's life in danger.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 1 ):
Kids say : Not yet rated

Fans of folklore may enjoy this supernatural anime series that explores some interesting myths and ideas. Onmyoji is an anime that seems rooted in Japanese culture and folklore and the practices of onmyoji (a spiritual practitioner). While the traditional beliefs and myths may be embellished for entertainment, they're still fun to see. Demons and enemies are defeated in interesting ways, often being hindered by past events that turned them into monsters. Characters must find ways to help them find peace by overcoming these events.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about helping others. What are some of the best simple ways you can help others? How do the characters in the show help others?

  • Dealing with regret is a major theme of this series. How can you overcome regrets, and how can regrets present new opportunities in your life?

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Onmyoji TV show poster: Two men in Japanese clothing stand next to each other in front of a white background, one man is a medium or spiritualist, whi

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