MAO
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4 ▲5 (2026-09-27)
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- Ep 23 20 posts
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MAO is a supernatural action anime adapted from Rumiko Takahashi's manga, produced by Sunrise and directed by Teruo Satou. The 26-episode series follows a high school girl who becomes entangled with a mysterious boy from the Taisho era, leading her into a hidden world of curses, exorcists, and ancient conflicts. Combining historical fantasy with supernatural combat, the story explores the connection between the modern day and the past.
Where to watch PR
Japan
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Database
- Source
- Manga
- Episodes
- 26 eps
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Original creator
- Rumiko Takahashi
- Director
- Teruo Satou
- Series composition
- Yuuko Kakihara
- Character design
- Yoshihito Hishinuma
- Chief animation director
- Yoshihito Hishinuma
- Art director
- Hiroshi KatouIzumi Hoki
- Music
- Shuu Kanematsu
- Sound director
- Hiromi Kikuta
- Voice actor
- Yuuki Kaji(Mao)Natsumi Kawaida(Nanaha Kiba)Hiro Shimono(Hyakka)Motoko Kumai(Uozumi)Takashi Matsuyama(Nekoki)Toshiyuki Toyonaga(Kamon)Risa Shimizu(Sana)Takuya Satou(Hakubi)Momoka Terasawa(Otsuya)Katsuyuki Konishi(Daigo)Kazuyuki Okitsu(Shiranui)Rie Kugimiya(Natsuno)Youko Hikasa(Tenko)Tasuku Kaito(Kashin Sōma)Reina Ueda(Yurako)Shino Shimoji(Hōshō Kagari)
Merch picksPRRelated items for this title
MerchAnime "Hakuoki: Hekketsu-roku" ED Theme: Akanezora ni Negau [mao]¥1,063
MerchTV Anime "Hakuoki: Reimei-roku" Ending Theme: Hana no Atosaki [mao]¥1,049
MerchMAO MAO Print T-Shirt – Black, Men's, Anime Girl Design, Short Sleeve, Sizes M/L/XL – Free Shipping¥2,890
MerchRakuten Books Exclusive Early Bonus – TV Anime 'MAO' 2nd Cour Ending Theme 'Tayutau' First Press Limited Edition (L-size Bromide) – Ueda Reina¥2,310
MerchRakuten Books Exclusive Early Bonus – TV Anime 'MAO' 2nd Cour Ending Theme 'Tayutau' Regular Edition (L-size Bromide) – Ueda Reina¥1,650
BD/DVDROF-MAO – 2nd LIVE 'Limitless' Blu-ray (Deluxe Edition)¥15,500
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Latest news
- MAO episode 26 clip: “I Want to See You Again.” Airing Saturdays at 11:45 p.m. on NHK General and streaming on various platforms! 🐈 Broadcast and streaming schedules are subject to change. ↗
- MAO passes the anime baton to Ranma 1/2 Season 3 with comments from Yuki Kaji and Kappei Yamaguchi ↗
- MAO finale watch party wraps up; Rumiko Takahashi's manga continues ↗
- MAO Series Finale Watch Party Premieres on YouTube Tonight – Sept. 26 at 11:30 PM ↗
- TV Anime 'MAO' LINE Stickers and Themes Now Available ↗
- TV Anime MAO Online Lottery with Newly Drawn Art Now at Kujibikido ↗
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Collabs
Ongoing 6
- Merch MAO anime LINE stickers and custom themes now available ↗ 9/25 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign TV Anime 'MAO' Animate Fair 2026 ↗ 8/8 〜 (end date TBA) Animate
- Lottery [TV Anime 'Mao' Online Lottery] Lineup ↗ 8/6 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Lottery TV Anime MAO | Online Lottery ↗ 8/6 〜 (end date TBA) Online
- Campaign TV Anime 'MAO' Animate Fair 2026 starts 7/18! Get an illustration card (5 types) with purchase or pre-order. Details: https://x.gd/Z2cG2 #アニメMAO ↗ 7/18 〜 (end date TBA) Animate
- Lottery TV Anime MAO | Online Lottery ↗ 8/6 〜 (end date TBA) Online
Upcoming 3
- Event Talk event announced for Reina Ueda's 'Yuragu' (MAO ED) at animate hall BLACK, Ikebukuro ↗ 11/8 〜 11/8 animate hall BLACK (Animate Ikebukuro Main Store North Building 9F)
- Campaign TV Anime MAO Animate Fair 2026. Buy or preorder eligible items during the event to receive one illustration card from 5 designs ↗ dates TBA
- Lottery On sale now: TV Anime MAO Online Lottery featuring new exclusive illustrations. Sales start 8/6 (Thu) 12:00! ↗ dates TBA Online
Past collab history 12
- Merch Now taking preorders: TV Anime MAO collaboration items packed with MAO motifs, including a watch, stole, and stole pin. Preorders close Monday, September 28 at 12:00 PM ↗ 〜 9/28 / Online
- Lottery TV Anime MAO Online Gacha ↗ 〜 8/27 / Online
- Lottery Bonus Campaign: TV Anime MAO Online Gacha ↗ 〜 8/27 / Online
- Merch Limited MAO x Tsukamoto Ichida collaboration merchandise now on sale! ↗ 8/18 〜 9/30 / YOUR Kantan Kimono
- Event TV Anime MAO Animate Fair 2026 ↗ 8/8 〜 8/30
- Merch \Dynamic Pose Brought to Life/ The protagonist Mao from 'TV Anime MAO' joins the 'VIBRATION STARS' series for the first time. The moment of drawing his sword is meticulously recreated. Arriving sequentially as crane game prizes from July 29 (Wed). ↗ dates TBA
- Merch Crane Game Prize Figure Display MAO VIBRATION STARS -Mao- ↗ dates TBA / Akihabara
- Pop-up AMNIBUS STORE closed at 21:00. Also, the TV anime MAO Pop Up Shop in AMNIBUS STORE -blue- ended today. Thank you for visiting! AMNIBUS STORE opens tomorrow at 10:00. We look forward to your visit! ↗ dates TBA / AMNIBUS STORE
- Pop-up Today is the last day of the TV Anime MAO POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -blue-! Open 10:00-21:00 ↗ dates TBA / AMNIBUS STORE
- Pop-up AMNIBUS STORE Closed at 21:00 – TV Anime 'MAO' POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -blue- Final Day Tomorrow ↗ dates TBA / AMNIBUS STORE
- Merch Pre-Orders Open: TV Anime MAO Trading Acrylic Stands, Acrylic Cards, Can Badges, Illustration Cards, and More ↗ dates TBA / Online
- Merch Goods from the TV anime "MAO" are now on sale from Think Innovation Co., Ltd.! ↗ 7/7 〜 7/28 / Online
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- Music Pre-owned: NBC Universal Entertainment mao / Anime Hakuoki 2nd Season ED Theme: Akanezora ni Negau / mao / Geneon Universal [CD] (Home Delivery) ¥401
- Music Pre-owned: NBC Universal Entertainment mao / Anime Hakuoki 2nd Season ED Theme: Akanezora ni Negau / mao / Geneon Universal [CD] (Free Mail Delivery, Next-Day Delivery Eligible) ¥451
- Music Pre-owned: Hakuoki Original Soundtrack ~Iki no Ten~ / Anime, Game, (Animation), Kou Otani (Music), Ayaka Yoshioka, mao ¥762
- Music CD / mao / Yume o Kanaete Doraemon / COCC-15982 ¥1,320
- Music Yume o Kanaete Doraemon CD – mao, Dora-kko-tai, Mizuta Wasabi ¥1,148
- Music mao – TV Anime Doraemon Theme Song: Yume o Kanaete Doraemon (CD) ¥1,111
- Music ROF-MAO – MOMENTUM Regular Edition CD (with Bonus Clear File) [POCS30028] [New] ¥2,420
- Music ROF-MAO – MOMENTUM Regular Edition CD [New] ¥1,520
- Music mao – TV Anime Doraemon Theme Song: Yume o Kanaete Doraemon (CD) ¥1,052
- Music Used – Kimi no Kioku (Hakuouki ED Theme) CD – mao (Geneon Universal) ¥295
- Music Used – Hakuouki: Reimeiroku: Hana no Atosaki CD – mao (Geneon Universal) ¥704
- Music CD / mao / Dream for Doraemon / COCC-15982 ¥1,320
- Music Used | UNIVERSAL MUSIC | ROF-MAO / Crack Up!!!! Standard Edition [CD] | Free mail shipping, next-day delivery available ¥964
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