MAO (2026)
Overview
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.
Where to watch MAO
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu | — | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | — |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | — |
| India | Anime Times | — | — |
| Germany | Aniverse | — | — |
| France | Animation Digital Network, Anime Digital Network | — | — |
| Spain | Animebox Channel | — | — |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists MAO in 27 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is MAO about?
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. MAO is a Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery series, first aired on 2026-04-04, 1 season and 26 episodes.
Is MAO worth watching?
TMDB users rate MAO 8.6 out of 10 from 29 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch MAO?
In the United States, MAO streams on Hulu. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Cast
- Yuki Kaji as Mao (voice)
- Natsumi Kawaida as Nanoka Kiba (voice)
- Hiro Shimono as Hyakka (voice)
- Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Kamon (voice)
- Momoka Terasawa
- Kazuyuki Okitsu
- Motoko Kumai
- Yoko Hikasa
- Risa Shimizu
- Reina Ueda
- Takashi Matsuyama
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Sources
Details and the 8.6/10 rating from MAO on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.