Onmyoji

Onmyoji is one of those series that falls somewhere in the middle for me – it neither excites nor disappoints, catering mainly to viewers with an affinity for Eastern mysticism with its Oni, talismans, Shiki, sutras, and who knows what else. I found the first half more engaging, as it delved into various supernatural mysteries and explored the darker aspects of human nature with the theme of "a demon hiding within each of us." However, the second half, which presented a single overarching story, didn't hold my interest as strongly. The motivation of the local demon felt lacking, making it perhaps the weakest aspect of the series thus far. SPOILER ALERT Plus, the series morphed into an incredible bromance, emphasizing the power of friendship to overcome all obstacles. Given the presence of demons, darkness, betrayal, and envy, the upbeat ending felt somewhat underwhelming and unfulfilling. END OF SPOILER The animation and music are, in my opinion, average at best. I found the main characters more enjoyable in the beginning when they engaged in playful banter and embarked on their journey together. Overall, Onmyoji is slightly above average for me. While it doesn't really matter to me if another series is released, if it does come out, I'd be open to giving it a watch. 5.7/10 (2023.11.29)