---
title: "Onipan!"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/onipan-2022"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 156911
imdb_id: "tt18634390"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 60
runtime_minutes: 3
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Onipan! (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/onipan-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Onipan! is a Japanese anime television series that presents a lighthearted take on traditional oni, or demons, from Japanese folklore. The series follows three young oni—Tsutsuji, Tsuyukusa, and Himawari—as they strive to improve the relationship between humans and oni through themes of love, friendship, and the use of superpowered underpants. Created by Norihiro Naganuma, the show was animated by Wit Studio and produced by Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions. It aired in 2022 on TV Tokyo. The series was directed by Masahiko Ohta, with scripts written by Takashi Aoshima and music composed by Yasuhiro Misawa. Its unique premise blends folklore with whimsical storytelling, focusing on the adventures of the three main characters as they work to change public perception of oni in their community.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three young oni work to improve human-oni relations using the power of friendship and magical underpants."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- cheerful character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- niche subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The series maintains a lighthearted tone suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, supernatural, comedic, whimsical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (60 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 60
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 38 (63%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 22 (37%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yume Nozaki** as *Tsutsuji (voice)*
- **Mika Negishi** as *Himawari (voice)*
- **Kokona Nonaka** as *Tsuyukusa (voice)*
- **Kikuko Inoue** as *Kuma (voice)*
- **Miyu Tomita** as *Issun Bohi (voice)*
- **Kaori Maeda** as *Momozono Momo (voice)*
- **Kyosuke Nitta** as *Chunky (voice)*
- **Saima Nakano** as *Schoolgirl (voice)*
- **Tsukino Chikasada** as *Girl (voice)*
- **Masaki Miyamoto** as *Quietly (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What are the main characters?
The main characters are three oni children named Tsutsuji, Tsuyukusa, and Himawari.

### Q: What is the goal of the characters?
They aim to improve the reputation of oni and foster better relations between humans and oni.

### Q: What is the source of the characters' powers?
The characters utilize superpowered underpants to assist in their mission.

### Q: What are oni?
Oni are described as demons from Japanese folklore.

### Q: What is the tone of the show?
The show features a sunny and boisterous tone focused on love and friendship.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Onipan! — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/156911)
- [Onipan! (TV Series 2022) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18634390/fullcredits/)
- [Onipan! - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onipan!)
- [Onipan! (TV Series 2022-2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/156911/cast)
- [Onipan! (2022) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/onipan/Rh1lsJBD2y4xpefsADSBw6/credits/)
- [Onipan! (2022) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/show/onipan/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*