Series · 2026 · Animation
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.
1 season · 26 episodes

Episode 01
Nanoka and Mao
Nanoka is an attuned adolescent. So when a covered shopping arcade beckons, a strange world awaits.

Episode 02
Spider Lady
Nanoka discovers that the arcade links to the Taisho era, while Mao probes a mysterious murder case.

Episode 03
The Accursed
Nanoka is unharmed by Mao's cursed sword. She returns to modern times to investigate an accident.

Episode 04
The Shorinkyo Incident
Nanoka and Otoya infiltrate the Shorinkyo cult, but get trapped inside by the leader, Shoko.

Episode 05
The Keystone
Earthquakes plague Taisho-era Fifth Street. Mao and Otoya find a church atop a sacred keystone site.

Episode 06
Memories of That Day
Nanoka reveals that she is from 100 years in the future. She goes back in time to question Mao.

Episode 07
The New Vessel
In the Taisho era, Nanoka is abducted by Byoki. Mao tries to help but collapses.

Episode 08
Hyakka
Mao is attacked by Hyakka, a fire-wielding onmyoji. He reveals a secret about the Goshikido.

Episode 09
Kamon
Mao and the gang help the injured Tenko. Kuchinawa, who appears on the scene, turns out to be Kamon.

Episode 10
Taizanfukun
A giant made of fish and water demands that Mao teach him the ultimate onmyoji spell, Taizanfukun.

Episode 11
Blood Bond
Mao tries to help a sick boy but walks into a trap. A shikigami attacks Mao, trying to capture him.

Episode 12
Water Sorcerer
Mao recalls the Goko Clan's water sorcerer. Kamon reunites with Shiranui at a water temple.

Episode 13
Byoki
Nanoka carries Byoki's message for Mao to the Taisho era. Kamon exposes Shiranui's scam.

Episode 14
The Iron Mask
Rumors of a life-extending Goko Clan onmyoji lead Kamon and Mao to investigate Yurako.

Episode 15
Shiranui
Shiranui demands the Taizanfukun spell from Mao, but Mao is enraged that Yurako is working for him.

Episode 16
Hakubi
Hakubi attacks Mao with Metal sorcery. Mao transforms into a beast and goes on a rampage.

Episode 17
Maogui
After battling Hakubi, Mao falls into a deep sleep. Nanoka and Shiraha investigate cats and Onmyodo.

Episode 18
Natsuno
Natsuno reveals Daigo and Sana's past. Mao and Kamon unlock the mystery of the Undersea Shrine.

Episode 19
The Undersea Shrine
Mao and his crew head for the Undersea Shrine. Kamon is driven into a corner by Shiranui's sorcery.

Episode 20
Sana's Heart
Kamon seeks Masago's stolen body. Natsuno links Yurako's evil energy to Sana's death.

Episode 21
Soma
After battling Ichima Kagami, Mao takes the injured Soma to the clinic, but Soma slips away.

Episode 22
Risk My Life
A cursed puppet needle transforms Mao into a beast and turns him against his friends.

Episode 23
The Sleepwalking Patient
Mao follows a patient who slips out of the hospital to eat grave dirt and uncovers a powerful curse.

Episode 24
Traveling Performers
Natsuno discovers a buried village, but seeks Kamon's help after being attacked by ayakashi.

Episode 25
Ghouls and Rakshasas
Kagari Hosho attacks Nanoka, but Mao rescues her. Kagari tracks her down and takes her to Yurako.

Episode 26
Yurako's World
Yurako reveals her past as a vessel for curses in the Heian period and her first meeting with Mao.
based on 29 votes
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.
8 principal cast
MAO is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation has 1 season and 26 total episodes, rated 8.6/10 by 29 viewers.
MAO has 1 season with 26 episodes in total.
MAO has ended and is no longer in production.
MAO airs on NHK G.
MAO first aired on April 4, 2026.
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