Onmyoji

Onmyoji

Directed by Yojiro Takita

Produced by TOHO, dentsu

2001116 min6.3 / 10

A dark historical supernatural drama set in Heian Japan, where political intrigue and spiritual conflict collide as a talented onmyōji must confront his master to save the kingdom.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Onmyoji scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Onmyoji sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Onmyoji violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is Onmyoji easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Onmyoji end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

43/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity84

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise21

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Onmyoji

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Onmyoji

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Onmyoji, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Onmyoji, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Onmyoji, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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