Release Date: November 27th 2026
Catalog Number: BCXM-2095

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Packaged Bonus: Specifications & Bonus Content
◆Exclusive Mini Art Card by Creator Rumiko Takahashi
◆"MAO Newspaper" First Issue (Pocket Version)
◆"MAO Newspaper" Special Edition (Pocket Version)
◆Key Animation Art & Concept Material Collection Vol. 1
◆Bonus Disc
・Teaser Trailer
・1st Trailer
・Cour 1 Text-free Opening
・Cour 1 Text-free Ending
・Special Program: "Tonight, the Seal on the Announcement Will Be Broken!" Mao Anime Series Announcement Live Stream (Edited Version)
Cast: Yuki Kaji (Mao), Natsumi Kawaida (Nanoka Kiba), Momoka Terasawa (Otoya), Hiro Shimono (Hyakka), Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Kamon)
※Comments from OP Artist(s), ED Artist(s) are not included
・AnimeJapan 2026 BLUEStage Rumiko Takahashi's recent work! MAO Anime Pre-Broadcast Opening Ceremony (Edited Version)
Cast: Yuki Kaji (Mao), Natsumi Kawaida (Nanoka Kiba), Momoka Terasawa (Otoya), Hiro Shimono (Hyakka), Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Kamon)
◆Exclusive Art Display Case from Character Designer/Animation Director Yoshihito Hishinuma

■Product Information
Rumiko Takahashi's recent work MAO is getting an anime series!

Those who live with the curse... for 900 years.

Introducing MAO, the latest work from Rumiko Takahashi, the creator behind hit works such as Urusei Yatsura, Maison Ikkoku, Ranma 1/2, Inuyasha, and RIN-NE.
Currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday (Shogakukan) from 2019.A dark fantasy and time-travel mystery set in the Taisho Era. Mao, a young onmyoji, meets Nanoka Kiba, a young girl who transported back from present day Japan, unravelling a 900 year old curse.
From Sunrise, the studio that produced the Inuyasha Series, comes the MAO anime series!

≪Story/Content≫
(Includes 13 Episodes)
■Ep. 1 Nanoka and Mao
Nanoka is an attuned adolescent. So when a covered shopping arcade beckons, a strange world awaits.
■Ep. 2 Spider Lady
Nanoka discovers that the arcade links to the Taisho era, while Mao probes a mysterious murder case.
■Ep. 3 The Accursed
Nanoka is unharmed by Mao's cursed sword. She returns to modern times to investigate an accident.
■Ep. 4 The Shorinkyo Incident
Nanoka and Otoya infiltrate the Shorinkyo cult, but get trapped inside by the leader, Shoko.
■Ep. 5 The Keystone
Earthquakes plague Taisho-era Fifth Street. Mao and Otoya find a church atop a sacred keystone site.
■Ep. 6 Memories of That Day
Nanoka reveals that she is from 100 years in the future. She goes back in time to question Mao.
■Ep. 7 The New Vessel
In the Taisho era, Nanoka is abducted by Byoki. Mao tries to help but collapses.
■Ep. 8 Hyakka
Mao is attacked by Hyakka, a fire-wielding onmyoji. He reveals a secret about the Goshikido.
■Ep. 9 Kamon
Mao and the gang help the injured Tenko. Kuchinawa, who appears on the scene, turns out to be Kamon.
■Ep. 10 Taizanfukun
A giant made of fish and water demands that Mao teach him the ultimate onmyoji spell, Taizanfukun.
■Ep. 11 Blood Bond
Mao tries to help a sick boy but walks into a trap. A shikigami attacks Mao, trying to capture him.
■Ep. 12 Water Sorcerer
Mao recalls the Goko Clan's water sorcerer. Kamon reunites with Shiranui at a water temple.
■Ep. 13 Byoki
Nanoka carries Byoki's message for Mao to the Taisho era. Kamon exposes Shiranui's scam.

≪Cast≫
Mao: Yuki Kaji / Nanoka Kiba: Natsumi Kawaida / Otoya: Momoka Terasawa / Hyakka: Hiro Shimono /Kamon: Toshiyuki Toyonaga / Shiranui: Kazuyuki Okitsu / Tenko: Yoko Hikasa /
Funa Uozumi: Motoko Kumai / Sana: Risa Shimizu / Yurako: Reina Ueda / Byoki: Takashi Matsuyama

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