“Mythic Japan: Onari, a spirited daughter of gods, seeks her hidden powers to defend her village from Oni.”
Oni: Thunder God's Tale
ONI 神々山のオナリ
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Mythic Japan: Onari, a spirited daughter of gods, seeks her hidden powers to defend her village from Oni.
In a world filled with the oddball gods and monsters of Japanese mythology, one of the creature's free-spirited daughters, Onari, is determined to follow in the footsteps of the mighty heroes of lore, but her unique powers are yet to be revealed. Does she have what it takes to protect her peaceful village from the encroaching presence of the mysterious “Oni” who threaten the gods? (Source: Netflix)
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Running avg · Apr 2023 → Jun 2023
- 7 “Oni: Kamigami Yama no Onari - from here on just referred to as Oni - is an unassuming little show I found on Netflix and just went in completely blind due to it very charming stop-motion animation...”
- 6 “Oni is a very cute, whimsical little show featuring a cast of Yokai from Japanese Mythology. It is about Onari and her small village preparing for the next blood moon. A time where the evil Oni...”
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A Ona Production
Tonko House.- Format 4 × 41′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 44m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2022 – ongoing
- Source Ona media type
- Rated PG Children
- Ref. BS-22997 catalog