Onmyoji(2001)
陰陽師
Onmyoji Synopsis
During a dark time in the Heian period, when evil forces threaten the kingdom, the emperor relies on the onmyōji to keep the supernatural forces in line. But as political events become highly charged, friction within the order leads to betrayal. Now, Seimei, a talented member of the clan, must face down his master, Dōson, in the hopes of restoring peace to the kingdom.
Onmyoji (2001) is a drama, horror, history and action film directed by Yojiro Takita, released on October 6, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Sachiko Kokubu, Mansai Nomura, Hideaki Ito and Eriko Imai. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Yojiro Takita
- Writers:
- Baku Yumemakura, Yasushi Fukuda, Itaru Era
- Producers:
- Nobuyuki Tohya, Kazuya Hamana, Tetsuji Hayashi
- Cinematographer:
- Naoki Kayano
- Composer:
- Shigeru Umebayashi
- Production:
- TOHO, dentsu, KADOKAWA Shoten, TFC, TBS, Omnibus Japan, IMAGICA
- Revenue:
- $16,234
- Status:
- Released
Onmyoji Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sachiko Kokubu
as Fujiwara no Tadako
Mansai Nomura
as Abe no Seimei
Hideaki Ito
as Minamoto no Hiromasa
Eriko Imai
as Mitsumushi
Hiroyuki Sanada
as Dōson
Kenji Yamaki
as Tachibana no Ukon
Houka Kinoshita
as Kanmu-Ten'nou
Kyoko Koizumi
as Aone
Ken'ichi Ishii
as Fujiwara no Kaneie
Kenjirou Ishimaru
as Onmyo-gashira
Kenichi Yajima
as Fujiwara no Morosuke
Mai Hosho
as Uri no onna
Key crew
Directed by Yojiro Takita, written by Baku Yumemakura, Yasushi Fukuda and Itaru Era, produced by Nobuyuki Tohya, Kazuya Hamana and Tetsuji Hayashi.
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Onmyoji Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 40 ratings.
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Onmyoji – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Onmyoji online?
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Onmyoji (2001) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Onmyoji?
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The main cast of Onmyoji (2001) includes Sachiko Kokubu, Mansai Nomura, Hideaki Ito, Eriko Imai and Hiroyuki Sanada. The film was directed by Yojiro Takita. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Onmyoji released?
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Onmyoji was released on October 6, 2001 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Onmyoji worth watching?
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Onmyoji (2001) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.