Shounen Onmyouji

Abe no Masahiro meets a mononoke who promises to help him become an Onmyouji

Abe no Masahiro appears untalented despite his persistent efforts, as he consistently fails at every endeavor he attempts. His circumstances shift when he encounters a mysterious mononoke who asserts the ability to assist Masahiro in realizing his ambition of becoming an Onkyouji. This supernatural encounter introduces a potential path to success for the seemingly hopeless young man. The narrative questions whether Masahiro possesses any remaining hope for achieving his goals through this unusual alliance with the spirit. The story focuses on the interaction between the diligent but unsuccessful protagonist and the enigmatic entity offering guidance toward his professional aspirations in the field of Onmyouji.

Masahiro meets spirit-seeing Princess Akiko before a castle fire

Masahiro officially becomes an onmyouji-in-training, prompting his father to take him to visit the head of the Fujiwara clan. During the visit to the Fujiwara clan’s castle, he encounters Princess Akiko, who possesses the unusual ability to see spirits. The peaceful gathering is abruptly shattered when the castle bursts into flames. Amidst the chaos, Akiko is attacked by a spirit, compelling Masahiro to step in and defend her from the supernatural threat.

Investigating the Omou Dorm Fire Mystery Amidst Recovery Efforts

Following the fire at the Omou dorms, the community focuses on repairing the damage. During this recovery period, Masahiro and Guren, also known as Mokkun, dedicate their efforts to solving the mystery behind the events that occurred on that specific day. Their investigation aims to uncover the truth behind the incident while others attend to the immediate aftermath and restoration of the dormitory facilities.

Investigating the mysterious master behind the ox demon attack on Mokkun and Masahiro

Mokkun and Masahiro continue to discuss the ox demon that assaulted them the previous night. Since neither character identifies the creature as a known local troublemaker, they remain uncertain about its origins. Despite this lack of recognition, they share a crucial piece of information regarding the incident. They are aware that the demon was controlled by a master possessing significant power. The narrative focuses on their efforts to determine the identity of this powerful individual who commanded the beast. This search for the unknown leader drives their current investigation into the recent supernatural encounter.

Masahiro and Mokkun hunt the western demon master at an abandoned farm.

Masahiro and Mokkun search for the master behind the western demon attacks. Their investigation leads them to an abandoned farm where they are ambushed by a swarm of foreign demons. These creatures intend to present Masahiro to their master. When the master finally arrives to claim his prize, Masahiro faces an unexpected outcome. The encounter reveals surprising details about the master's intentions and Masahiro's role in the conflict, turning a simple rescue mission into a dangerous confrontation with unforeseen consequences.

Kyuuki's Aura Vanishes as Masahiro and Guren Search for Answers

The conflict involving Kyuuki, a powerful demon from the west, has concluded. Although the situation appears to have returned to normal, this is only true if the beast was truly defeated. Masahiro and Guren continue their investigation to find answers, but they have been unsuccessful so far. The demon's aura has completely disappeared, making it impossible to trace or locate. This lack of evidence leaves the characters without clarity regarding the outcome of the battle and the current status of the threat.

Akiko Investigates Her Cousin Keiko's Suspicious Behavior and Illness

Akiko receives a call from her cousin Keiko, who tries to trick her into leaving the palace and Seimei's demon-repelling barrier. Akiko detects something amiss with Keiko's behavior. The following day, she tasks Masahiro with investigating the situation regarding her cousin, who is supposedly bedridden with illness.

Masahiro and Mokkun travel to Kifune shrine to rescue Akiko from possessed relative Keiko

Akiko has been abducted by her possessed distant relative, Keiko, and transported to the Kifune shrine. In response to this crisis, Masahiro and Mokkun are making their way to the location to intervene. The narrative focuses on the immediate efforts of these characters to reach the shrine and address the situation involving the kidnapped individual and the possessed relative who orchestrated the abduction.

Masahiro and allies fight hawk demons to rescue Akiko despite Seiiryu's opposition

Masahiro, Guren, and other shikigami attempt to rescue Akiko by confronting the hawk demons Gaku and Shun. Seiiryu refuses to accept Masahiro as Seimei’s heir and actively tries to exclude him from the battle. This exclusion causes significant annoyance for Masahiro, who remains determined to participate in the rescue operation alongside his companions against the opposing forces.

Masahiro Awakens as White Dragon to Warn Mokkun While Akiko Suffers from Demon Curse

Masahiro rests in bed while Mokkun remains concerned about recent events at Kifune Mountain. Masahiro suddenly wakes with a pure white body, revealing that the Kifune dragon has possessed him to heal and warn Mokkun of impending danger. Meanwhile, Akiko continues to be troubled by haunting voices. She informs Seimei, who diagnoses the issue as a curse from demons killed by the dragon god the previous night. Seimei intends to transfer the curse to himself to spare Akiko pain, but Masahiro makes an unexpected request to his grandfather regarding the situation.

Keep the Symbol of the Vow Close to Heart

Guren and allies defeat Kyuuki while Masahiro worries for Akiko's fate

Guren, Rikugou, and Seiryuu collaborate to finally defeat Kyuuki. Following this victory, attention shifts to Akiko's uncertain status. Masahiro faces the potential reality of losing the girl he loves, raising questions about her survival and their future together after the battle concludes.

Akiko moves in with Masahiro and Seimei while an evil spirit seeks revenge on a specific man.

Akiko relocates to live with Masahiro and Seimei, accompanied by her mother. Following this domestic change, a malevolent spirit emerges with the intent of exacting revenge against a man it harbors hatred toward. To address this supernatural threat, Masahiro and Mokkun must investigate the situation to identify the specific individual targeted by the vengeful entity. Their efforts focus on uncovering the identity of the spirit's victim to resolve the conflict and ensure safety for those involved in the household.

Masahiro and Mokkun investigate an evil spirit targeting Fujiwara no Yukinari while Rikugo watches Akiko.

An evil spirit named Moronao attacks Fujiwara no Yukinari, believing he caused his exile. Masahiro and Mokkun visit Yukinari after work, while Akiko shops with her mother under Rikugo's protection. The boys detect a dark aura at Yukinari's home and investigate. Yukinari advises Masahiro on becoming a better onmyouji regarding Toshitsugu. Moronao returns, and Toshitsugu fails to exorcise him. The following day, a possessed Toshitsugu assaults Masahiro and Mokkun, stealing a cursed jewel from the forbidden repository before vanishing. Yukinari's condition deteriorates, prompting Masahiro to remove the evil aura. The pair then plan how to lift the curse on Yukinari, with Mokkun offering assistance.

Moronao’s mistaken revenge targets Yukinari’s grandfather while spirits rise.

Moronao believes Yukinari is his grandfather, Fujiwara no Koretada, and seeks vengeance for a past trick that caused his exile. Masahiro traps Moronao in a barrier and prepares to perform an exorcism. However, a mysterious woman who previously freed Moronao from his grave brings the spirits to life. The narrative questions the identity of this woman and whether Masahiro, his grandfather, and the 12 Shinshou can halt the rising spirits and the woman. They must also manage Moronao to prevent him from killing Yukinari before the situation escalates further.

Kazane's Identity Revealed as Masahiro Confronts Past Demons and Secrets

Kazane is identified as the mysterious woman while the Kifune Dragon God departs from Masahiro after Akiko’s interruption. Masahiro and Mokkun follow a spirit border guard pursued by a demon, with Toshitsugu distracting the beast. To hide his identity, Masahiro borrows Rikugo’s cloak, allowing him, Guren, and Rikugo to defeat the enemy before retreating from a misunderstanding. Rikugo later informs Seimei and Mokkun that Kazane serves an evil master named Ryuusai. Masahiro wakes from a dream, noticing the spirit border guard inside him, which he saves from Toshitsugu. During a demon fight, Masahiro defeats the enemy, shocking Kazane who failed to drown him ten years ago. Mokkun stops Kazane from killing Masahiro again, causing her to flee while Toshitsugu nearly exposes Masahiro’s secret. At the Abe no house, Seimei prepares to discuss Mokkun’s status as a hated shikigami.

A character rests peacefully while being covered by the snow

Masahiro Investigates Mokkun's Strange Behavior Regarding Kohime and the Demon Attack

Masahiro checks on Narichika while Seimei's familiars discuss him with Akiko. A demon attacks Narichika's home, but Mokkun refuses to help, causing the demon to flee. Masahiro notices Mokkun's odd behavior after talking to his brother. Kohime is targeted by demons because children, including Kohime, fear Mokkun, except for Masahiro. Seimei orders Masahiro to exorcise the monkey demon, with Rikugo and Kouchin assisting due to uncertainty about Mokkun's involvement. The demon attacks again, bringing reinforcements, destroying the barrier, and stealing Kohime before dropping her. Guren defeats the demon. Mokkun is humiliated when Masahiro forces him to admit he likes Kohime, who no longer fears him, as the other Shinsho join in eating Narichika's rice balls.

Kazane seeks revenge while Masahiro investigates a curse affecting the emperor and Akiko.

Following a glimpse into Kazane’s past, Masahiro and Mokkun depart while others in the dorms, including Toshitsugu, fall ill. That night, Kazane enters the temple where Ryuusai urges her to open the underworld door for revenge against Seimei. Masahiro wakes from a nightmare and learns Mokkun prefers his mononoke form like a pet. The next day, Masahiro detects an evil spirit and joins Seimei’s three Shinsho to investigate. They encounter a demon and Kazane, prompting Rikugo to pursue her, but the demon escapes and Ryuusai appears before the Shinsho. Meanwhile, the emperor becomes cursed, Akiko is affected, and a mysterious man attempts to seize the throne.

Seimei investigates palace threats while Masahiro prepares to rescue the princess from Kazane

Seimei wakes from a dream involving Ryuusai and Wakana as Masahiro cares for Akiko, who urges him to visit Shoko. The following day, Mokkun notes the resemblance between sisters Shoko and Akiko while Yukinari orders his soldiers to stand guard. Seimei patrols the emperor's palace, sensing he is being watched, and encounters Kazane, who reacts angrily when Seimei refers to Ryuusai as a friend. Miasma emerges from the underworld, prompting Kazane to abduct the emperor's princess, Nagako, though Genbu halts the substance. Seimei later shares his history with Masahiro, explaining how Ryuusai cast a Soul Binding Spell on Guren. Masahiro then launches a rescue mission for Nagako with Shinsho assistance, while Kazane reveals she is Ryuusai's daughter and Guren is being manipulated to kill him.

Masahiro and Guren face underworld demons while Guren attacks Masahiro after his seal is removed.

Masahiro, Guren, and the 3 Shinsho remain trapped in the underworld. Masahiro asks Genbu to create a mirror so Nagako can see her mother, leading to an emotional reunion that convinces Nagako to return home. Meanwhile, Masahiro and the 3 Shinsho struggle against a demon regenerated by miasma until Guren defeats it. Guren then attacks Masahiro because Kazane removed the seal on his head and the Soul Binding Spell earlier. Rikugo battles Guren, now identified as Touda, to protect Masahiro. Seimei arrives to fight Touda while his Shinsho tend to Masahiro’s wounds and Tenistsu heals him by transferring the injuries to herself. The crow, revealed to be Chishiki no Guji who killed Ryuusai and cursed the emperor, uses Touda to attack Seimei and his Shinsho.

Touda and Seimei clash while Chigaeshi no Miko's daughter emerges from the underworld.

The conflict between Touda and Seimei intensifies as Seimei and his Shinsho struggle against Touda's multi-attack. Takao's subordinate detects Kazane's spiritual power and travels to the underworld, where it is revealed to be the daughter of Chigaeshi no Miko. Takaokami teleports Seimei and his Shinsho back to the real world. Takao and her minion then discuss Guji's plot involving the two worlds with Seimei. Following this discussion, Seimei agrees to assist Takao. Later, at Abe no Seimei's residence, the Shinsho resolves to retrieve Touda, vowing to die if they fail.

Masahiro Seeks Takaokami's Power to Save Touda from Shikigami Transformation

Masahiro visits Kifune to meet Dragon God Takaokami, who reveals Touda was manipulated by Guji. She explains that Shikigami originate from human desires, meaning Touda will forget Masahiro and change form if not saved. After passing out, Masahiro is returned home by Kochin. The following day, Toshitsugu covers his work duties. Masahiro doubts that killing Touda resolves the issue and checks on Tennitsu's recovery with Rikugo and Tai'in. Returning to Kifune, Masahiro agrees to borrow Takaokami's power, "The Flame of Kagutsuchi," but requires Suzaku's soul to control it. Finally, Masahiro and Toshitsugu travel to Izumo, leaving Akiko's charm behind.

Masahiro and Shinsho seek the dead world cave while Guji uses Kazane's power to open the gate.

Masahiro and the Shinsho reach Izumo to locate the cave leading to the dead world. Meanwhile, Kazane wakes to find Kai alive, and they travel to the site where her mother was sealed by Guji. Guji reveals he transferred his soul into Ryuusai, who was killed by Touda, and intends to use Kazane's power to open the gate. Kai teleports Kazane away, sacrificing his life. As demons threaten to consume her, Masahiro and the Shinsho rescue her. Rikugo reveals his true name is Saiki before dying. Masahiro, Seimei, and the Shinsho proceed to the entrance to prepare for battle against Guji, who now inhabits Ryuusai's body, alongside the demons.