
MAO
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.
Episodes

Nanoka and Mao
Nanoka is an attuned adolescent. So when a covered shopping arcade beckons, a strange world awaits.

Spider Lady
Nanoka discovers that the arcade links to the Taisho era, while Mao probes a mysterious murder case.

The Accursed
Nanoka is unharmed by Mao's cursed sword. She returns to modern times to investigate an accident.

The Shorinkyo Incident
Nanoka and Otoya infiltrate the Shorinkyo cult, but get trapped inside by the leader, Shoko.

The Keystone
Earthquakes plague Taisho-era Fifth Street. Mao and Otoya find a church atop a sacred keystone site.

Memories of That Day
Nanoka reveals that she is from 100 years in the future. She goes back in time to question Mao.

The New Vessel
In the Taisho era, Nanoka is abducted by Byoki. Mao tries to help but collapses.

Hyakka
Mao is attacked by Hyakka, a fire-wielding onmyoji. He reveals a secret about the Goshikido.

Kamon
Mao and the gang help the injured Tenko. Kuchinawa, who appears on the scene, turns out to be Kamon.

Taizanfukun
A giant made of fish and water demands that Mao teach him the ultimate onmyoji spell, Taizanfukun.

Blood Bond
Mao tries to help a sick boy but walks into a trap. A shikigami attacks Mao, trying to capture him.

Water Sorcerer
Mao recalls the Goko Clan's water sorcerer. Kamon reunites with Shiranui at a water temple.

Byoki
Nanoka carries Byoki's message for Mao to the Taisho era. Kamon exposes Shiranui's scam.

The Iron Mask
Rumors of a life-extending Goko Clan onmyoji lead Kamon and Mao to investigate Yurako.

Shiranui
Shiranui demands the Taizanfukun spell from Mao, but Mao is enraged that Yurako is working for him.

Hakubi
Hakubi attacks Mao with Metal sorcery. Mao transforms into a beast and goes on a rampage.

Maogui
After battling Hakubi, Mao falls into a deep sleep. Nanoka and Shiraha investigate cats and Onmyodo.

Natsuno
Natsuno reveals Daigo and Sana's past. Mao and Kamon unlock the mystery of the Undersea Shrine.

The Undersea Shrine
Mao and his crew head for the Undersea Shrine. Kamon is driven into a corner by Shiranui's sorcery.

Sana's Heart
Kamon seeks Masago's stolen body. Natsuno links Yurako's evil energy to Sana's death.

Soma
After battling Ichima Kagami, Mao takes the injured Soma to the clinic, but Soma slips away.

Risk My Life
A cursed puppet needle transforms Mao into a beast and turns him against his friends.

The Sleepwalking Patient
Mao follows a patient who slips out of the hospital to eat grave dirt and uncovers a powerful curse.

Traveling Performers
Natsuno discovers a buried village, but seeks Kamon's help after being attacked by ayakashi.

Ghouls and Rakshasas
Kagari Hosho attacks Nanoka, but Mao rescues her. Kagari tracks her down and takes her to Yurako.

Yurako's World
Yurako reveals her past as a vessel for curses in the Heian period and her first meeting with Mao.
Trailers & More
About MAO
- Cast
- Yuki Kaji, Natsumi Kawaida, Hiro Shimono, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Momoka Terasawa, Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery
- Content rating
- TV-14
- Original language
- Japanese
- Production countries
- Japan
- Status
- Ended
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