Onmyou Taisenki
TV-PG 2004 · 1 season · 52 eps · ★ 7.6 · Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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All his life, Riku Tachibana has been raised by his grandfather. For some reason, the old man has always been fond of strange hand gestures, and they've rubbed off on Riku, who performs them almost subconsciously, to his classmates' great amusement. One day, however, it suddenly becomes clear to Riku what his grandfather has been surreptitiously teaching him. And the teachings could mean the difference between life and death for Riku.
Directed by Akihiko Nishiyama · Written by Masaya Honda
Network: TV Tokyo
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Yukimasa Kishino Soutarou Tachibana -
Kenta Miyake Byakko no Rangetsu -
Akeno Watanabe Ikazuchi no Fusanoshin -
Jun Fukuyama Riku Tachibana -
Akemi Kanda Nazuna -
Anri Katsu Seiryuu no Kibachiyo -
Banjo Ginga Mikazuchi -
Hisafumi Oda Yuuma Asuka -
Kanako Tateno Yumi Mamiya -
Kohsuke Toriumi Taizan -
Mamiko Noto Rina Asou -
Masahito Yabe Akagane no Isoroku
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