MAO GN (2025)

Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! Teenage Nanoka travels back in time to early 19th-century Japan and meets teenage exorcist Mao. What is the thread of fate that connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way! Nanoka passes through a portal into Taisho-era Japan, a world populated by phantom people, monstrous yokai and a surly young exorcist named Mao. When Nanoka returns to the present, she discovers she has some new, unusual abilities. So she goes back to the past looking for answers, only to get caught up in Mao's investigation of a demon crime. As her questions about herself multiply, she learns that Mao is cursed by a cat demon called Byouki-and so is his sword. If anyone but Mao attempts to wield it, they are doomed. But when Mao's life is in jeopardy, Nanoka picks up his blade and swings...!

Nanoka, Mao and his helper Otoya investigate the strange cult of Priestess Shoko in hopes of bringing her to justice, but cursed dolls and scrolls of eternal life may be more than they bargained for. Will the priestess's doomsday prophecy come true? Back in the present, Nanoka and friend-zoned Shiraha do some historical research and uncover a cataclysmic event yet to occur in Mao's timeline. Then Mao's curiosity gets him on the wrong side of a group of bloodsuckers and in need of a rescue by Nanoka-again! For older teen audiences.

"The battle rages on as Byoki tries to grasp the once-in-a-millennium opportunity to take over Mao's body. Nanoka witnesses the accident that orphaned her unfold, and suspicion falls on her present-day guardians. Can her beloved grandfather and Uozumi be trusted? What about Mao, who has no memory of his actions when in his hybrid form? Then, young women start disappearing in Taisho era Kyoto. Who is the prime suspect? For older teen audiences. "

Mao is confronted by former fellow apprentices who should have died of old age long ago. What is the connection between them and cat demon Byoki? After a major battle, Nanoka returns to the present upset that Mao doesn't seem to care about her. But there's no time for matters of the heart, because a dangerous nemesis has entered her reality with her! Then, when someone steals the source of Mao's life, can Nanoka save him from a natural death...? For older teen audiences.

While Shiranui and his minions pursue Mao in the Taisho era, the cat demon Byoki stalks Nanoka in the present day. Meanwhile, a mysterious woman is spreading strange rumors around old Kyoto. Who is she really? Then, a stranger armed with powerful spells and mechanical weapons arrives and sets his sights on a particular target... For older teen audiences.

The reason for Shiranui's bitter grudge against Mao is revealed. And now he demands that Mao give him the Taizanfukun spell, which has the power to control lifespans. But Shiranui isn't the only one who wants it! Then, when the gang floats theories about the origin of Byoki and his powers, Nanoka recruits Shiraha again to help with her research in the present day. Will Shiraha's crush on Nanoka ever be requited, or does she only have cat eyes for Mao? Plus, the attack that left the scar under Mao's eye! For older teen audiences.

The ancient relationships and rivalries of the Goko Clan continue to wreak havoc in the Taisho era, while Mao and Nanoka pursue a mysterious doctor who violates the directive to "first do no harm." Mysterious human hairs reveal the secret location of Shiranui's lair as well as a long-lost love. And then Kamon is captured. Who-and what-can save him? For older teen audiences.

As Mao and company begin to uncover Yurako's true identity, another mystery lands on their doorstep-who or what is causing members of the Kagami family to commit shocking acts of violence? Unfortunately, our friends soon discover the truth in the old saying "No good deed goes unpunished." Then, when a puppet master gains control of Mao, no one is safe. Plus, Mao and Nanoka go on...a date?! For older teen audiences.

Secrets of Natsuno and Yurako's past are revealed. Natsuno is compelled by a mysterious force to collect one grotesque item after another. Will she find what she seeks at a performance by a mysterious yokai theater troupe? Then, Yurako recalls how her family, the Goko clan, exploited her powers for profit. Plus, Mao and Nanoka investigate a teenager whose playful curses on her classmates come true... For older teen audiences.

When Yurako reveals the history of her relationship with Mao, Nanoka starts to question her own feelings for him. But she doesn't have much time to dwell on her romantic life before the gang is off to investigate mysterious cases of spontaneous combustion! Who is behind the immolation of wealthy town bureaucrats...and who is behind that person? Plus, the tragic story of Hyaka's arrival at the Goko family dojo. And finally, Shiranui and Hakubi's master plan is revealed! For older teen audiences.

Nanoka claims a cursed sword and has it reforged to suit her, but the blade is stolen before she has a chance to wield it. Who does the original weapon belong to, and why do they want it back so badly? Pitched battles ensue, and this time its Maos turn to sacrifice himself to save Nanoka... And then Nanoka is taken hostage! For older teen audiences.

Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way! Our friends ponder if past abuse explains or justifies bad behavior in the present. A battle against Renji and Mei raises another conundrum-is Nanoka's sword, Akanemaru, an asset or a liability? Then, two thieves are pulled into a mysterious bag by a disembodied hand! Is it the last body part Natsuna has been searching for? Plus, the return of Byoki the cat demon...

One of our friends confesses to setting the Goko clan treasure house on fire centuries ago. But why? Then, Mao has a revelation about Byoki the demon cat, the gang takes on a corrupt polluting industrialist, and Mei, the guardian of the Garden of Longevity, reveals new facets to her personality. Plus, a mysterious water wielder appears. Whose side are they on? For older teen audiences.

Nanoka makes progress controlling her sword, Akanemaru, but when Mao's life is on the line, will it be enough? Then, our friends come between a jealous pair of sisters. Don't they know it's dangerous to interfere with a domestic dispute? Plus, an ambiguous hug and then an unofficial date...at the public baths?!

Just when it seems that the mystery of Sana's death has been solved, surprising details come to light that change everything. The identity of the zombie body that Byoki revived is finally revealed. And then the gang helps Kamon investigate the death of his fiancée and tracks the dissemination of his creation, the dangerous Seed of Haku.

Mao desperately tries to connect with his newly resurrected best friend Daigo, but the Goko clan has other plans for Daigo's zombie body. Then the gang are tasked with finding a missing nine-year-old girl. Their search leads them to a mysterious new curse clan led by a wizened fire-wielding princess with an unscrupulous past and an evil agenda.

As more is revealed, our friends grow ever closer to the secret of who really killed Mao's first love, Sana. Then, another lost relic from the Goko Clan's treasure house turns up-the terrible Box of Monstrosity. Mao and the gang pursue the box to free its victims and save lives, but others want to get their hands on it for nefarious purposes...

Nanoka and Mao attempt to mediate a deadly dispute between curse-wielding sisters Kagari and Ayame. Then, our exorcist heroes are off to investigate villagers rumored to perform human sacrifices to a mysterious water god. Is Nanoka's sword, Akanemaru, up to the tasks that lie ahead...?

Nanoka and Mao are obliged to work with their enemy Sasuga to save a young woman from being sacrificed to a mysterious water god. Then the cat demon Byoki attacks one of Mao's allies. Plus, Natsuno brings Nanoka a new training challenge in the form of an ancient, mummified man with a serious grudge...

Mao and Nanoka attempt to save Soma both from the beast that possesses him and his own worst impulses. Natsuno continues training Nanoka to wield the power of the earth but can't stop her apprentice from pushing herself too far. Then Mao is spirited away, and Byoki makes a move. The question remains-where is Daigo's soul?

Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way! Mao attempts to save the victim of a curse as well as the one who cast it. Then, a case of missing children attracts the attention of both our friends and the Goko clan. Next, a puppeteer creates dangerous, living dolls. Sometimes it's hard to tell the perpetrator from the victim…and sometimes they're one and the same.

Nanoka tries to help a woman possessed by a snake ayakashi, but can she exorcise the demon without killing its host? When it looks as if Nanoka is in over her head, an enemy (and rival) comes to her aid. But then Nanoka must battle her own jealousy! Plus, demon cat Byoki reveals more of the closely guarded secrets surrounding Sana's death… For older teen audiences.