TV series

MAO

Name: MAO
Released: 2026
Cast: Yuki Kaji, Natsumi Kawaida, Hiro Shimono, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Momoka Terasawa

2026· 1 season· 25 min episodesTV-14★ 8.6Ended

On NHK G — From SUNRISE · Bandai Namco Filmworks

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Synopsis

Eight years ago, Nanoka Kiba was saved from the wreckage of a fatal accident at Gogyō Town Shopping Center. Drawn to the abandoned passage of storefronts on her walk home from school in present day, she becomes inexplicably transported to Japan's Taishō period where she meets the mysterious Mao, a fellow traveler whose arrival at a ghost-inhabited village is simultaneous with hers. Together, they investigate the bizarre events that begin to occur around them, and Nanoka soon pieces together her broken memories of the accident and how she and Mao may have something more sinister in common.

Themes

katana supernatural based on manga dark fantasy shounen anime taisho period onmyōji

Episodes

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E1 Nanoka and MaoNext upApr 4, 2026 · 25 min
Synopsis
Nanoka is an attuned adolescent. So when a covered shopping arcade beckons, a strange world awaits.
E2 Spider LadyApr 11, 2026 · 25 min
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Nanoka discovers that the arcade links to the Taisho era, while Mao probes a mysterious murder case.
E3 The AccursedApr 18, 2026 · 25 min
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Nanoka is unharmed by Mao's cursed sword. She returns to modern times to investigate an accident.
E4 The Shorinkyo IncidentApr 25, 2026 · 25 min
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Nanoka and Otoya infiltrate the Shorinkyo cult, but get trapped inside by the leader, Shoko.
E5 The KeystoneMay 2, 2026 · 25 min
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Earthquakes plague Taisho-era Fifth Street. Mao and Otoya find a church atop a sacred keystone site.
E6 Memories of That DayMay 9, 2026 · 25 min
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Nanoka reveals that she is from 100 years in the future. She goes back in time to question Mao.
E7 The New VesselMay 16, 2026 · 25 min
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In the Taisho era, Nanoka is abducted by Byoki. Mao tries to help but collapses.
E8 HyakkaMay 23, 2026 · 25 min
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Mao is attacked by Hyakka, a fire-wielding onmyoji. He reveals a secret about the Goshikido.
E9 KamonMay 30, 2026 · 25 min
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Mao and the gang help the injured Tenko. Kuchinawa, who appears on the scene, turns out to be Kamon.
E10 TaizanfukunJun 6, 2026 · 25 min
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A giant made of fish and water demands that Mao teach him the ultimate onmyoji spell, Taizanfukun.
E11 Blood BondJun 13, 2026 · 25 min
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Mao tries to help a sick boy but walks into a trap. A shikigami attacks Mao, trying to capture him.
E12 Water SorcererJun 20, 2026 · 25 min
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Mao recalls the Goko Clan's water sorcerer. Kamon reunites with Shiranui at a water temple.
E13 ByokiJun 27, 2026 · 25 min
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Nanoka carries Byoki's message for Mao to the Taisho era. Kamon exposes Shiranui's scam.
E14 The Iron MaskJul 4, 2026 · 25 min
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Rumors of a life-extending Goko Clan onmyoji lead Kamon and Mao to investigate Yurako.
E15 ShiranuiJul 18, 2026 · 25 min
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Shiranui demands the Taizanfukun spell from Mao, but Mao is enraged that Yurako is working for him.
E16 HakubiJul 18, 2026 · 25 min
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Hakubi attacks Mao with Metal sorcery. Mao transforms into a beast and goes on a rampage.
E17 MaoguiJul 25, 2026 · 25 min
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After battling Hakubi, Mao falls into a deep sleep. Nanoka and Shiraha investigate cats and Onmyodo.
E18 NatsunoAug 1, 2026 · 25 min
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Natsuno reveals Daigo and Sana's past. Mao and Kamon unlock the mystery of the Undersea Shrine.
E19 The Undersea ShrineAug 8, 2026 · 25 min
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Mao and his crew head for the Undersea Shrine. Kamon is driven into a corner by Shiranui's sorcery.
E20 Sana's HeartAug 15, 2026 · 25 min
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Kamon seeks Masago's stolen body. Natsuno links Yurako's evil energy to Sana's death.
E21 SomaAug 22, 2026 · 25 min
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After battling Ichima Kagami, Mao takes the injured Soma to the clinic, but Soma slips away.
E22 Risk My LifeAug 29, 2026 · 25 min
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A cursed puppet needle transforms Mao into a beast and turns him against his friends.
E23 The Sleepwalking PatientSep 5, 2026 · 25 min
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Mao follows a patient who slips out of the hospital to eat grave dirt and uncovers a powerful curse.
E24 Traveling PerformersSep 12, 2026 · 25 min
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Natsuno discovers a buried village, but seeks Kamon's help after being attacked by ayakashi.
E25 Ghouls and RakshasasSep 19, 2026 · 25 min
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Kagari Hosho attacks Nanoka, but Mao rescues her. Kagari tracks her down and takes her to Yurako.
E26 Yurako's WorldSep 26, 2026 · 25 min
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Yurako reveals her past as a vessel for curses in the Heian period and her first meeting with Mao.