ONI: Legend of the God of Thunder – the 2022 animated series on Netflix

ONI: The Legend of the Thunder God (original Japanese title: ONI ~ 神々山 のおなり, Hepburn: ONI: Kamigamiyama no Onari) is a hybrid stop-motion and 3D computer graphics animated fantasy mini-series created by Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi for Netflix. Based on Emi Tsutsumi's “Onari's Lullaby” and inspired by various Japanese folklore, the series tells the story of Onari, who embarks on a path to become one of the heroes of folklore, protecting his peaceful village from mysterious oni. Produced by Tonko House and animated by Megalis VFX and Dwarf Studios, the series premiered on October 21, 2022.

History

One of the free-spirited children, Onari, had a unique power his peers had yet to see in a world of strange gods and monsters from Japanese folklore. Aspiring to become one of the mightiest heroes in his village, he set out on a journey to discover his own power. However, when a mysterious group of “Oni” threatened his own village, known to have been peaceful for centuries, he also had to take the opportunity to thwart their attack and protect the people of his village.

Voice actors

Craig Robinson as Naridon
George Takei as Mr. Tengu
Anna Akana as Ann-Brella, Ninjin
Momona Tamada as Onari
Brittany Ishibashi as Amaten
Archie Yates as Kappa
Tantoo Cardinal as Headmaster
Seth Carr as Calvin
Miyuki Sawashiro as Emi
Charlet Takahashi Chung as Darma, Tanukinta
Yuki Matsuzaki as Tasaburo
Robert Kondo as Hage, Kappa Papa, Nama
Omar Miller as Putaro

Episodes

1 "IOnari's Kushi powerDaisuke Tsutsumi and Erick Oh Mari Okada October 21, 2022
It's a new day at Mount Kamigami and the feisty Onari prepares for the first day of school, where she will learn her powers for the challenges ahead.
2 “The Mighty Storm GodsDaisuke Tsutsumi and Hikari Toriumi Mari Okada October 21, 2022
With a newfound sense of purpose, Onari tells his classmates how he will beat the Oni. Meanwhile, an unexpected visitor arrives at Mount Kamigami.
3 “The truth” Daisuke Tsutsumi and Thad Carlile Mari Okada October 21, 2022
Lost in the Oni village, Onari works up the courage to search for clues about her Kushi power. Back on the mountain, the Kami prepare for the Demon Moon.
4 "The Demon Moon Rises" Daisuke Tsutsumi and Michelle Lam Mari Okada October 21, 2022
When Naridon's secret is discovered, Mount Kamigami falls into utter chaos. Hurt and hopeless, a crestfallen Onari finds an unlikely kindred spirit.