Plot — 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2026 |
| Genre | Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery |
| Language | Japanese |
| Seasons | 1 (26 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 90% (9.0/10, 19 votes) |
MAO — FAQ
Is MAO worth watching? MAO holds a 9.0/10 rating from 19 viewers. 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 inexplica
Who is in the cast of MAO? It stars Yuki Kaji, Natsumi Kawaida, Hiro Shimono, Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Momoka Terasawa, Kazuyuki Okitsu and more.
Where can I stream MAO? You can stream MAO on Anime Times Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did MAO release? It first aired in 2026.
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