Onyx Equinox

Synopsis

A young Aztec boy is saved from death by the gods and chosen to act as ‘humanity’s champion,’ forced to discard his apathy toward his fellow man and prove humanity’s potential in a fight that spans across fantastical-yet-authentic Mesoamerican cultures.

First Air Date: 2020-11-21

Last Air Date: 2020-12-26

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Sofia Alexander

Networks: Crunchyroll

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Top Cast

Alejandro Vargas-Lugo as Yaotl (voice)
Juan Arturo Maldonado as K’in (voice)
Olivia Brown as Izel (voice)
Sofia Alexander as Nelli (voice)
Carolina Ravassa as Zyanya (voice)
Patrick Pedraza as Yun (voice)
Kimberly Woods as Xanastaku

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Last Day (2020-11-21)

As Mictlantecuhtli initiates a blood war, the other Gods consider destroying humanity altogether. Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca make a side bet to see if the “lowest-of-the-low” can serve as humanity’s champion to save the human race. In Uxmal, a tragic decision sets Izel’s destiny in motion.
Ep. 2: Jaws of the Jaguar (2020-11-28)

Jaguar emissary Yaotl informs Izel of his task to close the five gates to the Underworld. An unexpected foe forces Izel to confront his destiny.
Ep. 3: Thicker Than Water (2020-12-05)

Izel heads to Ox Te’Tuun to retrieve an artifact containing the map to the gates. There, he meets twin Ulama ballplayers, as well as mysterious figure from his past.
Ep. 4: The Stranger (2020-12-12)

Izel, K’in and Yun head towards the second gate at Lakamha, where they encounter a warrior looking to bargain.
Ep. 5: Predation (2020-12-19)

As the group heads for Danibaan, one of them suffers a horrifying injury. With nowhere left to turn, they seek help from a mysterious healer.
Ep. 6: What She Carries (2020-12-26)

After an unexpected shift in plans, the group find themselves in the remote city of Tajin, where they are immediately arrested for a crime they didn’t commit.
Ep. 7: The Underworld (2020-12-26)

The group becomes trapped in the Underworld. Zyanya struggles to hide her secret.
Ep. 8: Run (2020-12-26)

Mictecacihuatl sends the group to Danibaan. Zyanya’s secret is revealed.
Ep. 9: Death From Above (2020-12-26)

On the run from Mictecacihuatl, the group seeks refuge in a remote village.
Ep. 10: Death From Below (2020-12-26)

Reeling from Mictecacihuatl’s attacks, the group reconvenes at the final gate. Tensions run high as Yaotl’s motives are scrutinized.
Ep. 11: The Last Year (2020-12-26)

A glimpse into the past reveals the true machinations of the Gods.
Ep. 12: The Bet (2020-12-26)

As the final gate looms and the Gods close in, Izel faces an impossible choice.