The Chronicle of the Big Battle between Yin and Yang
Synopsis
Riku Tachibana is an average 1st year junior high school student who was supposed to be living a peaceful, ordinary life, but just after entering junior high he ends up fighting a duel against a mysterious man calling himself “a Warrior of Earth,” and Riku’s life is changed forever! Riku discovers that he is a survivor of the believed extinct “Warriors of Heaven,” Using a device called “DRIVE” and summoning a Shikigami, or “Divine Beast,” called Kogenta to his side, Riku devotes his life to the battle against the Warriors of Earth! (Source: Sunrise)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys Onmyou Taisenki, praising its characters, themes of friendship and betrayal, and engaging story. Some find the art and music unremarkable and the summoning system unconventional for the genre. Overall, the anime is considered an underrated gem with a heartwarming story.
Strengths
- Unique characters
- Well-developed characters
- Enjoyable story with friendship and betrayal themes
Weaknesses
- Typical anime art style
- Unmemorable music
- Pokedex-like summoning system feels out of place for Onmyouji genre