Mononoke 2007
What is Mononoke?
The television series Mononoke is an anime production that takes place in feudal Japan. The show revolves around the Medicine Seller, a master of the occult who travels across Japan in search of malevolent spirits known as mononoke.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2007
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 13, 2007
- Last aired
- Sep 28, 2007
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The television series Mononoke is an anime production that takes place in feudal Japan. The show revolves around the Medicine Seller, a master of the occult who travels across Japan in search of malevolent spirits known as mononoke. To defeat these spirits, the Medicine Seller must first learn their Form, Truth, and Reason, which requires intense psychological analysis and investigative work. This process is a crucial step in his exorcisms, as it allows him to wield the Exorcism Sword and fight against the mononoke. The series is set in feudal Japan and features a mysterious and deadly protagonist.
Should you watch it?
“A mysterious occult master travels feudal Japan to identify and exorcise dangerous spirits known as mononoke.”
- unique investigative approach to exorcism
- striking visual storytelling
- complex narrative structure
- intense psychological themes
Watch it if you enjoy supernatural mysteries that prioritize investigation and character analysis over simple combat.
The series features intense psychological themes and depictions of malevolent spirits.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Zaraki Warashi, Part 1 Jul 13, 2007
- E2 Zaraki Warashi, Part 2 Jul 20, 2007
- E3 Umibouzu, Opening Act Jul 27, 2007
- E4 Umibouzu, Second Act Aug 3, 2007
- E5 Umibouzu, Finale Aug 10, 2007
- E6 Nopperabou, Part 1 Aug 17, 2007
- E7 Nopperabou, Part 2 Aug 24, 2007
- E8 Nue, Part 1 Aug 31, 2007
- E9 Nue, Part 2 Sep 7, 2007
- E10 Bakeneko, Opening Act Sep 14, 2007
- E11 Bakeneko, Second Act Sep 21, 2007
- E12 Bakeneko, Finale Sep 28, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What is the protagonist's profession?
The protagonist is a mysterious master of the occult known as the Medicine Seller.
How does the Medicine Seller defeat spirits?
He must learn the Form, Truth, and Reason of a spirit before he can wield his Exorcism Sword.
Where is the series set?
The story takes place across feudal Japan.
What are the spirits called?
The malevolent spirits are known as mononoke.
Is the exorcism process immediate?
No, the process requires careful investigative work and intense psychological analysis before the spirit can be fought.