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Onmyoji is a 2001 Japanese historical fantasy film directed by Yōjirō Takita and based on the novel by Baku Yumemakura. Mansai Nomura plays Abe no Seimei, an onmyōji, or court diviner, who works with Minamoto no Hiromasa to protect Heian-kyō from supernatural and political threats, including the rival diviner Dōson. It is intended for viewers interested in Japanese period fantasy and folklore.
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What is Onmyoji about?
Onmyoji is a 2001 Japanese historical fantasy film about Abe no Seimei, a court diviner in Heian-kyō. He works with Minamoto no Hiromasa against supernatural and political threats.
Who plays Abe no Seimei in Onmyoji?
Mansai Nomura plays Abe no Seimei. The film was directed by Yōjirō Takita and based on the novel by Baku Yumemakura.
What is an onmyōji?
An onmyōji was a court diviner associated with ritual, astrology, and supernatural matters in historical Japan. In the film, Abe no Seimei uses that role to confront dangers affecting Heian-kyō.
Is Onmyoji a realistic historical drama?
It is a historical fantasy rather than a strictly realistic account of court life. The Heian setting and political world are combined with supernatural events and divination.
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