Shonen Onmyoji English Sub & Dub

About Shonen Onmyoji

Meet Shonen Onmyoji (少年陰陽師), an action, fantasy and supernatural anime by Studio DEEN (2006). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Masahiro is the grandson of the great onmyouji, Abe no Seimei. However, he lost his sixth sense that enables him to see supernatural beings, which is very important for an onmyouji.

More of the story: Thus, he is left with no choice but to try and pick a different career. One day, a strange mononoke appears, which he names Mokkun, who shows him his true potential gifts after fighting a demon. With the assistance of Mokkun, his quest to become the greatest onmyouji starts.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Touda (Katsuyuki Konishi) and Abe no Masahiro (Yuki Kaida) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio DEEN, so the studio's house style defines how Shonen Onmyoji looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Katsuyuki Konishi voicing Touda gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2006, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.