Onmyoji is a 2023 Japanese fantasy anime series that premiered on Netflix on November 28, 2023. It is the first anime adaptation of Baku Yumemakura’s long-running Onmyōji historical fantasy novel series, animated by the studio Marvy Jack (known for its work on Spice and Wolf, Hellsing Ultimate, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh) and directed by Soubi Yamamoto. The series follows the renowned onmyōji (a court sorcerer-diviner) Abe no Seimei, who befriends the bumbling noble Minamoto no Hiromasa, as the pair defend Heian-era Kyoto from a rival onmyōji, Dōson, who is secretly plotting the emperor’s downfall.
Note: “Onmyoji” is a heavily overloaded title in pop culture — see the FAQ below for how this 2023 Netflix anime differs from the unrelated 2001 live-action film and the NetEase mobile game that share the same name.
Quick Facts
| Title | Onmyōji (2023 anime) |
| Based on | Novels by Baku Yumemakura |
| Studio | Marvy Jack |
| Director | Soubi Yamamoto |
| Opening theme | “Kodoku no Saibō” by Ling tosite sigure |
| Network | Netflix |
| Premiere date | November 28, 2023 |
| Genre | Historical fantasy, Action, Drama |
Music & Score
The verified, confirmed piece of music tied to this series is its opening theme, “Kodoku no Saibō” (孤独の細胞), performed by the Japanese rock band Ling tosite sigure, created specifically for this Netflix release. Beyond the opening theme, no composer for the series’ full background score/incidental music has been publicly and reliably credited as of this writing — we could not confirm a specific name for the score composer through Netflix’s official materials, MyAnimeList, or trade press, so we are not naming one rather than guess. If you’ve seen an official credit for the score composer, treat any name attached to this show with caution unless it comes from Netflix’s own credits or a verifiable trade source.
A note on accuracy: An earlier version of this page listed a long tracklist of additional “soundtrack” songs, including several credited to an artist called “Tony K” and to artists like “Reem” and “Tara George,” alongside a scattering of real K-pop singles by groups like Stray Kids, aespa, and ENHYPEN. We could not verify that any of these tracks were actually used in this anime, and several of the same “Tony K” / “Reem” credits also appear, word for word, on an unrelated a2zsoundtrack.com post about a completely different show (a 2021 American reality dating series). That is a clear sign of copy-paste contamination between posts rather than a real, verified tracklist for this anime, so we’ve removed it rather than repeat unverified information.
Where to Stream Onmyoji
Onmyoji is streaming exclusively on Netflix. The opening theme “Kodoku no Saibō” by Ling tosite sigure is available on Spotify and Apple Music as a standalone single.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same “Onmyoji” as the mobile game?
No. The mobile game Onmyoji is a separate 3D RPG developed and published by China’s NetEase Games. NetEase licensed the “Onmyoji” name and general folklore from Baku Yumemakura but the game does not otherwise share continuity, characters, or story with the novels, this Netflix anime, or the 2001 live-action films.
Is this the same as the 2001 Onmyoji film?
They’re related but not the same production. The 2001 film Onmyōji, directed by Yōjirō Takita, is a separate live-action adaptation of the same Baku Yumemakura novels, also centered on Abe no Seimei and Minamoto no Hiromasa. The 2023 Netflix version is a new, unrelated anime adaptation produced decades later by a different studio and cast/crew.
What studio animated the 2023 Onmyoji anime?
Marvy Jack animated the series, directed by Soubi Yamamoto. Marvy Jack has also worked on Spice and Wolf, Hellsing Ultimate, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh.
Who sings the Onmyoji opening theme?
Japanese rock band Ling tosite sigure performs the opening theme, “Kodoku no Saibō,” created specifically for this Netflix series.
Is there a full soundtrack album for Onmyoji (2023)?
Not that we could confirm. Only the opening theme single has been formally released; no full score album or composer credit for the series’ incidental music was publicly available at the time of writing.
Related reading: TV Soundtracks | More Netflix Soundtracks | Video Game Soundtracks
Source: Wikipedia, Wikipedia (2001 film)