Episodes
1. Nanoka and Mao
4 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 6.8/10
Nanoka is an attuned adolescent. So when a covered shopping arcade beckons, a strange world awaits.
2. Spider Lady
11 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 7.0/10
Nanoka discovers that the arcade links to the Taisho era, while Mao probes a mysterious murder case.
3. The Accursed
18 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 7.5/10
Nanoka is unharmed by Mao's cursed sword. She returns to modern times to investigate an accident.
4. The Shorinkyo Incident
25 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 7.0/10
Nanoka and Otoya infiltrate the Shorinkyo cult, but get trapped inside by the leader, Shoko.
5. The Keystone
2 May 2026 · 25 min · 8.0/10
Earthquakes plague Taisho-era Fifth Street. Mao and Otoya find a church atop a sacred keystone site.
6. Memories of That Day
9 May 2026 · 25 min · 8.2/10
Nanoka reveals that she is from 100 years in the future. She goes back in time to question Mao.
7. The New Vessel
16 May 2026 · 25 min · 7.0/10
In the Taisho era, Nanoka is abducted by Byoki. Mao tries to help but collapses.
8. Hyakka
23 May 2026 · 25 min · 7.0/10
Mao is attacked by Hyakka, a fire-wielding onmyoji. He reveals a secret about the Goshikido.
9. Kamon
30 May 2026 · 25 min · 7.5/10
Mao and the gang help the injured Tenko. Kuchinawa, who appears on the scene, turns out to be Kamon.
10. Taizanfukun
6 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 8.0/10
A giant made of fish and water demands that Mao teach him the ultimate onmyoji spell, Taizanfukun.
11. Blood Bond
13 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 9.0/10
Mao tries to help a sick boy but walks into a trap. A shikigami attacks Mao, trying to capture him.
12. Water Sorcerer
20 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 8.0/10
Mao recalls the Goko Clan's water sorcerer. Kamon reunites with Shiranui at a water temple.
13. Byoki
27 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 8.5/10
Nanoka carries Byoki's message for Mao to the Taisho era. Kamon exposes Shiranui's scam.
14. The Iron Mask
4 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 8.0/10
Rumors of a life-extending Goko Clan onmyoji lead Kamon and Mao to investigate Yurako.
15. Shiranui
18 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 7.5/10
Shiranui demands the Taizanfukun spell from Mao, but Mao is enraged that Yurako is working for him.
16. Hakubi
18 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 7.5/10
Hakubi attacks Mao with Metal sorcery. Mao transforms into a beast and goes on a rampage.
17. Maogui
25 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 7.0/10
After battling Hakubi, Mao falls into a deep sleep. Nanoka and Shiraha investigate cats and Onmyodo.
18. Natsuno
1 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 7.0/10
Natsuno reveals Daigo and Sana's past. Mao and Kamon unlock the mystery of the Undersea Shrine.
19. The Undersea Shrine
8 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 8.0/10
Mao and his crew head for the Undersea Shrine. Kamon is driven into a corner by Shiranui's sorcery.
20. Sana's Heart
15 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 7.0/10
Kamon seeks Masago's stolen body. Natsuno links Yurako's evil energy to Sana's death.
21. Soma
22 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 7.0/10
After battling Ichima Kagami, Mao takes the injured Soma to the clinic, but Soma slips away.
22. Risk My Life
29 Aug 2026 · 25 min · 8.0/10
A cursed puppet needle transforms Mao into a beast and turns him against his friends.
23. The Sleepwalking Patient
5 Sept 2026 · 25 min · 7.0/10
Mao follows a patient who slips out of the hospital to eat grave dirt and uncovers a powerful curse.
24. Traveling Performers
12 Sept 2026 · 25 min · 8.0/10
Natsuno discovers a buried village, but seeks Kamon's help after being attacked by ayakashi.
25. Ghouls and Rakshasas
19 Sept 2026 · 25 min · 8.0/10
Kagari Hosho attacks Nanoka, but Mao rescues her. Kagari tracks her down and takes her to Yurako.
26. Yurako's World
26 Sept 2026 · 25 min · 7.0/10
Yurako reveals her past as a vessel for curses in the Heian period and her first meeting with Mao.
MAO Season 1: quick answers
How many episodes are in MAO Season 1?
Season 1 of MAO has 26 episodes, about 11 hours in total.
When did MAO Season 1 come out?
Season 1 premiered on 4 Apr 2026.