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MAO
A curse that binds past and present. Mao, a young mystic who lives in the Taisho period of early 1900s Japan, is a mysterious onmyoji who, after suffering a life-altering curse, has continued to live for nine hundred long years. His world becomes even stranger when he meets Nanoka Kiba, a junior high schooler who seems to have traveled from the future. In spite of her tender years, Nanoka has lived a strange life herself, marked by her traumatic experience as a young child losing both her parents to a grisly accident. But when Nanoka decides to return to that fateful shopping arcade, she is transported to another time and place - a world where supernatural ayakashi thrive in an era long before her own. There she meets Mao, whose abrupt and bizarre question prompts Nanoka to see herself and her curious life in a completely new light. Now the two travelers from different worlds unite as they take on the dark powers that grip both their lives. (Source: VIZ Media, Hulu, edited)
Episodes
1. Nanoka and Mao
Nanoka is an attuned adolescent. So when a covered shopping arcade beckons, a strange world awaits.
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2. Spider Lady
Nanoka discovers that the arcade links to the Taisho era, while Mao probes a mysterious murder case.
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3. The Accursed
Nanoka is unharmed by Mao's cursed sword. She returns to modern times to investigate an accident.
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4. The Shorinkyo Incident
Nanoka and Otoya infiltrate the Shorinkyo cult, but get trapped inside by the leader, Shoko.
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5. The Keystone
Earthquakes plague Taisho-era Fifth Street. Mao and Otoya find a church atop a sacred keystone site.
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6. Memories of That Day
Nanoka reveals that she is from 100 years in the future. She goes back in time to question Mao.
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7. The New Vessel
In the Taisho era, Nanoka is abducted by Byoki. Mao tries to help but collapses.
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8. Hyakka
Mao is attacked by Hyakka, a fire-wielding onmyoji. He reveals a secret about the Goshikido.
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9. Kamon
Mao and the gang help the injured Tenko. Kuchinawa, who appears on the scene, turns out to be Kamon.
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10. Taizanfukun
A giant made of fish and water demands that Mao teach him the ultimate onmyoji spell, Taizanfukun.
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11. Blood Bond
Mao tries to help a sick boy but walks into a trap. A shikigami attacks Mao, trying to capture him.
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12. Water Sorcerer
Mao recalls the Goko Clan's water sorcerer. Kamon reunites with Shiranui at a water temple.
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13. Byouki
Nanoka carries Byoki's message for Mao to the Taisho era. Kamon exposes Shiranui's scam.
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14. The Iron Mask
Rumors of a life-extending Goko Clan onmyoji lead Kamon and Mao to investigate Yurako.
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15. Shiranui
Shiranui demands the Taizanfukun spell from Mao, but Mao is enraged that Yurako is working for him.
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16. Hakubi
Hakubi attacks Mao with Metal sorcery. Mao transforms into a beast and goes on a rampage.
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17. Maogui
After battling Hakubi, Mao falls into a deep sleep. Nanoka and Shiraha investigate cats and Onmyodo.
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18. Episode 18
Natsuno reveals Daigo and Sana's past. Mao and Kamon unlock the mystery of the Undersea Shrine.
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