And yet another anime series about fighting demons! But wait. There is something very different about Onmyoji.

Hiromasa is related to the royal family, and is a minor figure in the royal court. When a demonic threat arises, he is sent to recruit the half-fox demon onmyoji Seimei. Together they form a team to do battle with demons, even though they pretty much dislike each other. Of course, any two people who dislike each other that much are bound to become friends. Both eventually are even willing to give their lives for each other.

So what’s so different that sets Onmyoji apart? Well, they don’t really fight demons as much as talk to them finding a peaceful resolution. Actually, some of these demons are pretty decent fellows if you give them a chance. Only during the last three episodes do we see any resort to violence, and even then reason wins out.

Onmyoji does give us a good story. The artwork and animation don’t exactly set any new standards. But primarily this anime is a study of the development of a friendship between the two major characters. It is an entertaining watch.