Mao

Nanoka travels through a portal to the Taisho era, where the exorcist Mao grudgingly saves her from a grotesque yokai. Upon returning to the present, she finds she possesses new, incredible abilities. She goes back to the past seeking answers, only to become entangled in Mao's investigation of a series of gruesome murders. As her questions about herself grow, Nanoka discovers that Mao is cursed by a cat demon named Byoki—and so is his sword. If anyone other than Mao tries to wield it, they are doomed. But when Mao's life is in danger, Nanoka takes up his blade and swings!

SERIES DETAILS:

Type:TV
Production:Japanese
Source:Manga
Episodes: 26
Episode duration: 25 min
Release frequency:Once a week
Episodes at premiere: 1
Premiere season: Spring 2026
Airing: April 2026 – September 2026
Premiere (JST):Apr 5, 2026, 01:45 AM
Premiere:~
Original title:MAO
Alternative titles:マオ, MAO
Demographics: Shounen

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7.35 /10 #2,562 in the ranking

Mao

Nanoka travels through a portal to the Taisho era, where the exorcist Mao grudgingly saves her from a grotesque yokai. Upon returning to the present, she finds she possesses new, incredible abilities. She goes back to the past seeking answers, only to become entangled in Mao's investigation of a series of gruesome murders. As her questions about herself grow, Nanoka discovers that Mao is cursed by a cat demon named Byoki—and so is his sword. If anyone other than Mao tries to wield it, they are doomed. But when Mao's life is in danger, Nanoka takes up his blade and swings!


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7.35 /10

80 votes · #2,562 in the ranking

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In progress (164)
Planned (109)
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On hold (1)
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Ostatecznie olewam to anime... Technicznie nie jest złe, zwyczajnie mnie nudzi.
Niestety ostatnie odcinki 14-16 pokazują Mao jako tego co potrafi jedynie robić szarżę na wprost, jako osoba która nić nie ogarnia i jest zamknięta w swoim świecie, jako osobę, która dosłownie nic nie potrafi. Ogólnie zaczyna być bardziej męczący niż interesujący, a szkoda tytuł do tej pory na pewno wybijał się ponad przeciętną
Ogólnie bardzo dobry tytuł i odróżniający się od innych, zagadek jest więcej niż odpowiedzi. Na pewno będzie kilka sezonów które z chęcią obejrzę.
@terikay nie to jest nowe anime, manga wychodzi od 2018 roku, na razie jest 24 tomy, wiec pewnie bedzie kilka sezonów. Autorem jest Rumiko od Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2 i kilku innych tytułów, które są od lat 90, więc może Ci się kreska tak kojarzyć :)

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