S01E0125:321. Nanoka and MaoNanoka is an attuned adolescent. So when a covered shopping arcade beckons, a strange world awaits.Episodes — Season 1
Season pageS01E0125:321. Nanoka and MaoNanoka is an attuned adolescent. So when a covered shopping arcade beckons, a strange world awaits.
S01E0225:502. Spider LadyNanoka discovers that the arcade links to the Taisho era, while Mao probes a mysterious murder case.
S01E0325:283. The AccursedNanoka is unharmed by Mao's cursed sword. She returns to modern times to investigate an accident.
S01E0425:154. The Shorinkyo IncidentNanoka and Otoya infiltrate the Shorinkyo cult, but get trapped inside by the leader, Shoko.
S01E0525:375. The KeystoneEarthquakes plague Taisho-era Fifth Street. Mao and Otoya find a church atop a sacred keystone site.
S01E0625:156. Memories of That DayNanoka reveals that she is from 100 years in the future. She goes back in time to question Mao.
S01E0725:377. The New VesselIn the Taisho era, Nanoka is abducted by Byoki. Mao tries to help but collapses.
S01E0825:328. HyakkaMao is attacked by Hyakka, a fire-wielding onmyoji. He reveals a secret about the Goshikido.
S01E0925:429. KamonMao and the gang help the injured Tenko. Kuchinawa, who appears on the scene, turns out to be Kamon.
S01E1025:3210. TaizanfukunA giant made of fish and water demands that Mao teach him the ultimate onmyoji spell, Taizanfukun.
S01E1125:5411. Blood BondMao tries to help a sick boy but walks into a trap. A shikigami attacks Mao, trying to capture him.
S01E1225:0412. Water SorcererMao recalls the Goko Clan's water sorcerer. Kamon reunites with Shiranui at a water temple.
S01E1325:3413. ByokiNanoka carries Byoki's message for Mao to the Taisho era. Kamon exposes Shiranui's scam.
S01E1425:0114. The Iron MaskRumors of a life-extending Goko Clan onmyoji lead Kamon and Mao to investigate Yurako.
S01E1525:4715. ShiranuiShiranui demands the Taizanfukun spell from Mao, but Mao is enraged that Yurako is working for him.
S01E1625:4916. HakubiHakubi attacks Mao with Metal sorcery. Mao transforms into a beast and goes on a rampage.
S01E1725:5117. MaoguiAfter battling Hakubi, Mao falls into a deep sleep. Nanoka and Shiraha investigate cats and Onmyodo.
S01E1825:2218. NatsunoNatsuno reveals Daigo and Sana's past. Mao and Kamon unlock the mystery of the Undersea Shrine.
S01E1925:3219. The Undersea ShrineMao and his crew head for the Undersea Shrine. Kamon is driven into a corner by Shiranui's sorcery.
S01E2025:1520. Sana's HeartKamon seeks Masago's stolen body. Natsuno links Yurako's evil energy to Sana's death.
S01E2125:5721. SomaAfter battling Ichima Kagami, Mao takes the injured Soma to the clinic, but Soma slips away.
S01E2225:1922. Risk My LifeA cursed puppet needle transforms Mao into a beast and turns him against his friends.
S01E2325:5323. The Sleepwalking PatientMao follows a patient who slips out of the hospital to eat grave dirt and uncovers a powerful curse.
S01E2425:2624. Traveling PerformersNatsuno discovers a buried village, but seeks Kamon's help after being attacked by ayakashi.
S01E2525:2425. Ghouls and RakshasasKagari Hosho attacks Nanoka, but Mao rescues her. Kagari tracks her down and takes her to Yurako.
S01E2625:2626. Yurako's WorldYurako reveals her past as a vessel for curses in the Heian period and her first meeting with Mao.Where to stream MAO
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MAO 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.
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About the series MAO
MAO is a series (animation and action & adventure), airing on NHK G since 2026. It has 1 season and 26 episodes of about 25 minutes each. The series ended on September 26, 2026. Cast members include Yuki Kaji, Natsumi Kawaida and Hiro Shimono. It is rated 8.9/10 by 25 TMDB users.
Frequently asked questions about MAO
Where to watch MAO online?
In the United States, MAO is available with a subscription on Hulu (source: JustWatch via TMDB, offers subject to change). Each episode has its own page with this information.
How many seasons of MAO are there?
MAO has 1 season for a total of 26 episodes.
Has MAO ended?
Yes, the series has ended: the last episode aired on September 26, 2026.
Who stars in MAO?
The lead actors are Yuki Kaji (Mao (voice)), Natsumi Kawaida (Nanoka Kiba (voice)), Hiro Shimono (Hyakka (voice)), Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Kamon (voice)), Momoka Terasawa.
