Episode guide
MAO: Season 1
26 episodes · premiered Apr 4, 2026
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- Episode 1: Nanoka and Mao Apr 4, 2026 · 25m Nanoka is an attuned adolescent. So when a covered shopping arcade beckons, a strange world awaits.
- Episode 2: Spider Lady Apr 11, 2026 · 25m Nanoka discovers that the arcade links to the Taisho era, while Mao probes a mysterious murder case.
- Episode 3: The Accursed Apr 18, 2026 · 25m Nanoka is unharmed by Mao's cursed sword. She returns to modern times to investigate an accident.
- Episode 4: The Shorinkyo Incident Apr 25, 2026 · 25m Nanoka and Otoya infiltrate the Shorinkyo cult, but get trapped inside by the leader, Shoko.
- Episode 5: The Keystone May 2, 2026 · 25m Earthquakes plague Taisho-era Fifth Street. Mao and Otoya find a church atop a sacred keystone site.
- Episode 6: Memories of That Day May 9, 2026 · 25m Nanoka reveals that she is from 100 years in the future. She goes back in time to question Mao.
- Episode 7: The New Vessel May 16, 2026 · 25m In the Taisho era, Nanoka is abducted by Byoki. Mao tries to help but collapses.
- Episode 8: Hyakka May 23, 2026 · 25m Mao is attacked by Hyakka, a fire-wielding onmyoji. He reveals a secret about the Goshikido.
- Episode 9: Kamon May 30, 2026 · 25m Mao and the gang help the injured Tenko. Kuchinawa, who appears on the scene, turns out to be Kamon.
- Episode 10: Taizanfukun Jun 6, 2026 · 25m A giant made of fish and water demands that Mao teach him the ultimate onmyoji spell, Taizanfukun.
- Episode 11: Blood Bond Jun 13, 2026 · 25m Mao tries to help a sick boy but walks into a trap. A shikigami attacks Mao, trying to capture him.
- Episode 12: Water Sorcerer Jun 20, 2026 · 25m Mao recalls the Goko Clan's water sorcerer. Kamon reunites with Shiranui at a water temple.
- Episode 13: Byoki Jun 27, 2026 · 25m Nanoka carries Byoki's message for Mao to the Taisho era. Kamon exposes Shiranui's scam.
- Episode 14: The Iron Mask Jul 4, 2026 · 25m Rumors of a life-extending Goko Clan onmyoji lead Kamon and Mao to investigate Yurako.
- Episode 15: Shiranui Jul 18, 2026 · 25m Shiranui demands the Taizanfukun spell from Mao, but Mao is enraged that Yurako is working for him.
- Episode 16: Hakubi Jul 18, 2026 · 25m Hakubi attacks Mao with Metal sorcery. Mao transforms into a beast and goes on a rampage.
- Episode 17: Maogui Jul 25, 2026 · 25m After battling Hakubi, Mao falls into a deep sleep. Nanoka and Shiraha investigate cats and Onmyodo.
- Episode 18: Natsuno Aug 1, 2026 · 25m Natsuno reveals Daigo and Sana's past. Mao and Kamon unlock the mystery of the Undersea Shrine.
- Episode 19: The Undersea Shrine Aug 8, 2026 · 25m Mao and his crew head for the Undersea Shrine. Kamon is driven into a corner by Shiranui's sorcery.
- Episode 20: Sana's Heart Aug 15, 2026 · 25m Kamon seeks Masago's stolen body. Natsuno links Yurako's evil energy to Sana's death.
- Episode 21: Soma Aug 22, 2026 · 25m After battling Ichima Kagami, Mao takes the injured Soma to the clinic, but Soma slips away.
- Episode 22: Risk My Life Aug 29, 2026 · 25m A cursed puppet needle transforms Mao into a beast and turns him against his friends.
- Episode 23: The Sleepwalking Patient Sep 5, 2026 · 25m Mao follows a patient who slips out of the hospital to eat grave dirt and uncovers a powerful curse.
- Episode 24: Traveling Performers Sep 12, 2026 · 25m Natsuno discovers a buried village, but seeks Kamon's help after being attacked by ayakashi.
- Episode 25: Ghouls and Rakshasas Sep 19, 2026 · 25m Kagari Hosho attacks Nanoka, but Mao rescues her. Kagari tracks her down and takes her to Yurako.
- Episode 26: Yurako's World Sep 26, 2026 · 25m Yurako reveals her past as a vessel for curses in the Heian period and her first meeting with Mao.