How many seasons does MAO have?

MAO has 1 season and 12 episodes.

Is MAO renewed or canceled?

MAO is currently returning. The next episode airs Jun 6, 2026.

Where can I watch MAO?

MAO is available on NHK G. You can stream it on Hulu.

When is the next episode of MAO?

The next episode of MAO (S1 E10) airs on Jun 6, 2026.

MAO

Name: MAO
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2026-04-04
Rating: 8.857
Cast: Yuki Kaji, Natsumi Kawaida, Hiro Shimono, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Momoka Terasawa

RETURNING1 Seasons12 Episodes★ 8.9

NetworkNHK G

First AiredApr 4, 2026

Last AiredMay 23, 2026

GenreAnimation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Runtime25 min

Eight years ago, Nanoka Kiba was saved from the wreckage of a fatal accident at Gogyō Town Shopping Center. Drawn to the abandoned passage of storefronts on her walk home from school in present day, she becomes inexplicably transported to Japan's Taishō period where she meets the mysterious Mao, a fellow traveler whose arrival at a ghost-inhabited village is simultaneous with hers. Together, they investigate the bizarre events that begin to occur around them, and Nanoka soon pieces together her broken memories of the accident and how she and Mao may have something more sinister in common.

NEXT EPISODE

S1 E10TaizanfukunJun 6, 20264d

WHERE TO WATCH

Hulu

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Cast

Yuki Kaji

Mao (voice)

Natsumi Kawaida

Nanoka Kiba (voice)

Hiro Shimono

Hyakka (voice)

Toshiyuki Toyonaga

Kamon (voice)

Momoka Terasawa

Kazuyuki Okitsu

Motoko Kumai

Yoko Hikasa

Risa Shimizu

Reina Ueda

Takashi Matsuyama

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 12 episodes

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E1Nanoka and Mao

Apr 4, 202625m

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

E2Spider Lady

Apr 11, 202625m

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

E3The Accursed

Apr 18, 202625m

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

E4The Shorinkyo Incident

Apr 25, 202625m

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

E5The Keystone

May 2, 202625m

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

E6Memories of That Day

May 9, 202625m

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

E7The New Vessel

May 16, 202625m

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

E8Hyakka

May 23, 202625m

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

E9Kamon

May 30, 202625m

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

E10

E10TaizanfukunUPCOMING

Jun 6, 2026

E11

E11Episode 11UPCOMING

Jun 13, 2026

E12

E12Episode 12UPCOMING

Jun 20, 2026

About MAO

MAO is a animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy series on NHK G. The show first aired on Apr 4, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 12 episodes. MAO has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Jun 6, 2026. It has a rating of 8.9/10 based on 14 votes. The cast includes Yuki Kaji, Natsumi Kawaida, Hiro Shimono, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Momoka Terasawa.