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The Best Episodes of MAO Season 1

Every episode of MAO Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of MAO Season 1!

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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    MAO Season 1 Episode 1 - Nanoka and Mao
    7.8/10(117 votes)

    #1 - Nanoka and Mao

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. MAO Season 1 Episode 2 - Spider Lady
    8.8/10(87 votes)

    #2 - Spider Lady

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. MAO Season 1 Episode 3 - The Accursed
    8.2/10(70 votes)

    #3 - The Accursed

    S1:E3

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

    Directors:Mitsuhiro Yoneda, Kenichi Domon
    Writer:Hiroko Kanasugi

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  4. MAO Season 1 Episode 4 - The Shorinkyo Incident
    8.4/10(65 votes)

    #4 - The Shorinkyo Incident

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. MAO Season 1 Episode 5 - The Keystone
    8.5/10(60 votes)

    #5 - The Keystone

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. MAO Season 1 Episode 6 - Memories of That Day
    8.9/10(64 votes)

    #6 - Memories of That Day

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. MAO Season 1 Episode 7 - The New Vessel
    8.3/10(52 votes)

    #7 - The New Vessel

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. MAO Season 1 Episode 8 - Hyakka
    8.4/10(47 votes)

    #8 - Hyakka

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. MAO Season 1 Episode 9 - Kamon
    8.0/10(44 votes)

    #9 - Kamon

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. MAO Season 1 Episode 10 - Taizanfukun
    8.4/10(43 votes)

    #10 - Taizanfukun

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. MAO Season 1 Episode 11 - Blood Bond
    8.2/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Blood Bond

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. MAO Season 1 Episode 12 - Water Sorcerer
    8.1/10(38 votes)

    #12 - Water Sorcerer

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. MAO Season 1 Episode 13 - Byoki
    8.3/10(37 votes)

    #13 - Byoki

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. MAO Season 1 Episode 14 - The Iron Mask
    8.6/10(32 votes)

    #14 - The Iron Mask

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. MAO Season 1 Episode 15 - Shiranui
    8.5/10(30 votes)

    #15 - Shiranui

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. MAO Season 1 Episode 16 - Hakubi
    8.7/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Hakubi

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. MAO Season 1 Episode 17 - Maogui
    8.4/10(28 votes)

    #17 - Maogui

    S1:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. MAO Season 1 Episode 18 - Natsuno
    8.7/10(29 votes)

    #18 - Natsuno

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. MAO Season 1 Episode 19 - The Undersea Shrine
    8.5/10(29 votes)

    #19 - The Undersea Shrine

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. MAO Season 1 Episode 20 - Sana's Heart
    8.4/10(25 votes)

    #20 - Sana's Heart

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. MAO Season 1 Episode 21 - Soma
    8.6/10(27 votes)

    #21 - Soma

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. MAO Season 1 Episode 22 - Risk My Life
    8.9/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Risk My Life

    S1:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. MAO Season 1 Episode 23 - The Sleepwalking Patient
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #23 - The Sleepwalking Patient

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. MAO Season 1 Episode 24 - Traveling Performers
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Traveling Performers

    S1:E24

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. MAO Season 1 Episode 25 - Ghouls and Rakshasas
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Ghouls and Rakshasas

    S1:E25

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Nanoka and Mao" is the best rated episode of "MAO" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 117 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/4/2026. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Spider Lady".