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Masahiro is the grandson of the great onmyouji, Abe no Seimei. However, he lost his sixth sense that enables him to see supernatural beings, which is very important for an onmyouji. Thus, he is left with no choice but to try and pick a different career. But one day, a strange mononoke appears, which he names Mokkun, who shows him his true potential powers after fighting a demon.
With the assistance of Mokkun, his quest to become the greatest onmyouji begins.
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Why can Masahiro no longer see spirits at the start of Shonen Onmyoji?
Masahiro Abe has lost the spiritual sight needed to perceive supernatural beings, making him doubt whether he can follow his famous grandfather's profession. His encounter with Mokkun helps reveal that his abilities have not simply disappeared.
Who is Mokkun, and why does he help Masahiro?
Mokkun is the small mononoke form used by Guren, one of Abe no Seimei's powerful shikigami. He guides and protects Masahiro while teasing him and concealing aspects of his own past.
Is Abe no Seimei in Shonen Onmyoji based on a historical person?
Yes. Abe no Seimei was a famous onmyoji associated with Japan's Heian period, although the series gives him supernatural powers and a fictional grandson.
How much of the Shonen Onmyoji light novels does the anime cover?
Studio Deen's adaptation runs for 26 episodes and aired from 2006 into 2007. It adapts early arcs from Mitsuru Yuki's light-novel series but does not cover the novels' entire continuing story.
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