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Premiered

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Ended: Saturday, September 26, 2026

When does MAO Season 1 come out?

MAO Season 1 premiered Saturday, April 4, 2026 on NHK G and ended Saturday, September 26, 2026. The season has 26 episodes.

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MAO Season 1 release schedule

MAO Season 1 episode release dates
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1. Nanoka and Mao

Nanoka is an attuned adolescent. So when a covered shopping arcade beckons, a strange world awaits.

Saturday · 7 months ago

2. Spider Lady

Nanoka discovers that the arcade links to the Taisho era, while Mao probes a mysterious murder case.

Saturday · 7 months ago

3. The Accursed

Nanoka is unharmed by Mao's cursed sword. She returns to modern times to investigate an accident.

Saturday · 6 months ago

4. The Shorinkyo Incident

Nanoka and Otoya infiltrate the Shorinkyo cult, but get trapped inside by the leader, Shoko.

Saturday · 6 months ago

5. The Keystone

Earthquakes plague Taisho-era Fifth Street. Mao and Otoya find a church atop a sacred keystone site.

Saturday · 6 months ago

6. Memories of That Day

Nanoka reveals that she is from 100 years in the future. She goes back in time to question Mao.

Saturday · 6 months ago

7. The New Vessel

In the Taisho era, Nanoka is abducted by Byoki. Mao tries to help but collapses.

Saturday · 5 months ago

8. Hyakka

Mao is attacked by Hyakka, a fire-wielding onmyoji. He reveals a secret about the Goshikido.

Saturday · 5 months ago

9. Kamon

Mao and the gang help the injured Tenko. Kuchinawa, who appears on the scene, turns out to be Kamon.

Saturday · 5 months ago

10. Taizanfukun

A giant made of fish and water demands that Mao teach him the ultimate onmyoji spell, Taizanfukun.

Saturday · 5 months ago

11. Blood Bond

Mao tries to help a sick boy but walks into a trap. A shikigami attacks Mao, trying to capture him.

Saturday · 4 months ago

12. Water Sorcerer

Mao recalls the Goko Clan's water sorcerer. Kamon reunites with Shiranui at a water temple.

Saturday · 4 months ago

13. Byoki

Nanoka carries Byoki's message for Mao to the Taisho era. Kamon exposes Shiranui's scam.

Saturday · 4 months ago

14. The Iron Mask

Rumors of a life-extending Goko Clan onmyoji lead Kamon and Mao to investigate Yurako.

Saturday · 4 months ago

15. Shiranui

Shiranui demands the Taizanfukun spell from Mao, but Mao is enraged that Yurako is working for him.

Saturday · 3 months ago

16. Hakubi

Hakubi attacks Mao with Metal sorcery. Mao transforms into a beast and goes on a rampage.

Saturday · 3 months ago

17. Maogui

After battling Hakubi, Mao falls into a deep sleep. Nanoka and Shiraha investigate cats and Onmyodo.

Saturday · 3 months ago

18. Natsuno

Natsuno reveals Daigo and Sana's past. Mao and Kamon unlock the mystery of the Undersea Shrine.

Saturday · 3 months ago

19. The Undersea Shrine

Mao and his crew head for the Undersea Shrine. Kamon is driven into a corner by Shiranui's sorcery.

Saturday · 3 months ago

20. Sana's Heart

Kamon seeks Masago's stolen body. Natsuno links Yurako's evil energy to Sana's death.

Saturday · 2 months ago

21. Soma

After battling Ichima Kagami, Mao takes the injured Soma to the clinic, but Soma slips away.

Saturday · 2 months ago

22. Risk My Life

A cursed puppet needle transforms Mao into a beast and turns him against his friends.

Saturday · 2 months ago

23. The Sleepwalking Patient

Mao follows a patient who slips out of the hospital to eat grave dirt and uncovers a powerful curse.

Saturday · 2 months ago

24. Traveling Performers

Natsuno discovers a buried village, but seeks Kamon's help after being attacked by ayakashi.

Saturday · 1 month ago

25. Ghouls and Rakshasas

Kagari Hosho attacks Nanoka, but Mao rescues her. Kagari tracks her down and takes her to Yurako.

Saturday · 1 month ago

26. Yurako's World Finale

Yurako reveals her past as a vessel for curses in the Heian period and her first meeting with Mao.

Saturday · 1 month ago

MAO Season 1 FAQ

When does MAO Season 1 come out?

MAO Season 1 premiered Saturday, April 4, 2026 on NHK G.

How many episodes are in MAO Season 1?

MAO Season 1 has 26 episodes.

Are new episodes of MAO Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the MAO Season 1 finale?

The MAO Season 1 finale (Episode 26) aired Saturday, September 26, 2026.

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