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MAO: Season 1

24 episodes Premiered Apr 4, 2026 Updated Jul 21, 2026
Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (5): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (19): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S1·E1 Mytharc

Nanoka and Mao

Apr 4, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E2 Core

Spider Lady

Apr 11, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E3 Core

The Accursed

Apr 18, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E4 Core

The Shorinkyo Incident

Apr 25, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E5 Core

The Keystone

May 2, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E6 Mytharc

Memories of That Day

May 9, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E7 Core

The New Vessel

May 16, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E8 Mytharc

Hyakka

May 23, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E9 Core

Kamon

May 30, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E10 Core

Taizanfukun

Jun 6, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E11 Core

Blood Bond

Jun 13, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E12 Core

Water Sorcerer

Jun 20, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E13 Core

Byoki

Jun 27, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E14 Core

The Iron Mask

Jul 4, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E15 Core

Shiranui

Jul 18, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E16 Core

Hakubi

Jul 18, 2026 · 26 min

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

S1·E17 Core

Maogui

Jul 25, 2026