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Onmyoji II

Onmyoji II

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2003

R

Director

Yojiro Takita

Runtime

112 minutes

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Onmyoji II is a traditional period drama that prioritizes historical accuracy and genre conventions over challenging social hierarchies. The narrative structure reinforces the stability of the Heian-era social and spiritual order. The film emphasizes the fulfillment of ancestral and spiritual duties. By focusing on atmospheric folklore and historical archetypes, it maintains conventional social structures without critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Onmyoji II have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional historical framework and does not include any non-conforming gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Onmyoji II portray gender?

Limited

Characters adhere to the strict gender roles of the Heian court. Female nobles and spirits are present but conform to traditional archetypes and courtly behavior.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Onmyoji II?

Fair

The cast is ethnically uniform, reflecting the demographics of the Heian period. This preserves the cultural authenticity of the specific historical context.

How does Onmyoji II represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on Onmyodo spiritual practices and the maintenance of aristocratic hierarchy. It upholds religious obligations without exploring modern or progressive themes.

Does Onmyoji II include disability representation?

Limited

There is no portrayal of characters with disabilities who have significant control over their actions. Vulnerabilities are depicted as symptoms of supernatural conditions within the horror genre.

Present on Screen

  • Maintains cultural authenticity to its specific historical setting.
  • Offers a focused exploration of traditional Japanese folklore and spiritualism.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of non-conforming gender identities or gender subversion.
  • Does not offer nuanced portrayals of disability or neurodivergence.
  • Reinforces rigid social and gender hierarchies without critique.

Official Synopsis

A group of demons in the ancient Japanese capital of Heian is dismembering members of a family of Japanese nobles.

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