Series synopsis
Onmyou Taisenki, also known as 陰陽大戦記 is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on September 30, 2004. It ended on September 29, 2005. It was created by Yoshihiko Tomisawa. It stars Yukimasa Kishino, Kenta Miyake, Akeno Watanabe and Jun Fukuyama.
All his life, Riku Tachibana has been raised by his grandfather. For some reason, the old man has always been fond of strange hand gestures, and they've rubbed off on Riku, who performs them almost subconsciously, to his classmates' great amusement. One day, however, it suddenly becomes clear to Riku what his grandfather has been surreptitiously teaching him. And the teachings could mean the difference between life and death for Riku.
Premise
All his life, Riku Tachibana has been raised by his grandfather. For some reason, the old man has always been fond of strange hand gestures, and they've rubbed off on Riku, who performs them almost subconsciously, to his classmates' great amusement. One day, however, it suddenly becomes clear to Riku what his grandfather has been surreptitiously teaching him. And the teachings could mean the difference between life and death for Riku.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yukimasa Kishino as Soutarou Tachibana
- Kenta Miyake as Byakko no Rangetsu
- Akeno Watanabe as Ikazuchi no Fusanoshin
- Jun Fukuyama as Riku Tachibana
- Akemi Kanda as Nazuna
- Anri Katsu as Seiryuu no Kibachiyo
- Banjo Ginga as Mikazuchi
- Hisafumi Oda as Yuuma Asuka
Supporting cast
- Kanako Tateno as Yumi Mamiya
- Kohsuke Toriumi as Taizan
- Mamiko Noto as Rina Asou
- Masahito Yabe as Akagane no Isoroku
- Masakazu Morita as Yakumo Yoshikawa
- Makiko Ohmoto as Shousetsu no Tankamui
- Michiko Neya as Mizuki
- Otoya Kawano as Ikazuchi no Takamaru
- Sayaka Aida as Byakko no Kogenta
- Tomohiro Tsuboi as Teru Sarigoru
- Takuma Takewaka as Masaomi Oogami
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 52 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 52 | September 30, 2004 | September 29, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Fallen God! The Byakko Kogenta Riku Tachibana seems to be an ordinary middle school student with the worries of what club to join. His unique feature is that he makes odd hand gestures, and he does not know what they really are. His childhood friend Momo-chan goes through the first of many denials of liking Riku as more than just a friend. Riku decides to ask his grandfather what the gestures mean, and soon after, he finds himself making a contract with the Shikigami, Byakko no Kogenta. |
September 30, 2004 |
| 2 |
Attack of the Earth Style The news of Yamase's disappearance has reached Chi-ryuu Toujinshi Ujiyama and Yuuma Asuka, who has just defeated a Toujinshi of the Ten-ryuu with his powerful Shikigami, Byakko no Rangetsu. Much to Ujiyama's dismay, he is told by Yuuma to investigate Yamase's leads on the Head of the Ten-ryuu. Meanwhile, as his grandpa rests in the hospital, Riku searches for clues on some old documents found in his grandpa's bedroom. However, it is not long till Ujiyama and his Shikigami, Oobi no Mumyou, confront Riku and Kogenta. |
October 7, 2004 |
| 3 |
Clash of the Byakko Following a lead from his grandpa's notes, Riku goes to Ooiwasai to search for some more In. Soon after, he is attacked by Misasa, a Chi-ryuu Toujinshi, and her Shikigami, Kanro no Komaki. |
October 14, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 30, 2004 |
| Last aired | September 29, 2005 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | Ended |