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MAO

9.020261 seasonTV-14TV SeriesAnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

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…

DirectorTeruo Sato

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Next episode
S1 E24 · Traveling Performers
Airs Saturday, September 12, 2026
E1
Nanoka and Mao
Apr 4, 2026 6.8
E2
Spider Lady
Apr 11, 2026 7.0
E3
The Accursed
Apr 18, 2026 7.5
E4
The Shorinkyo Incident
Apr 25, 2026 7.0
E5
The Keystone
May 2, 2026 8.0
E6
Memories of That Day
May 9, 2026 8.2
E7
The New Vessel
May 16, 2026 7.0
E8
Hyakka
May 23, 2026 7.0
E9
Kamon
May 30, 2026 7.5
E10
Taizanfukun
Jun 6, 2026 8.0
E11
Blood Bond
Jun 13, 2026 9.0
E12
Water Sorcerer
Jun 20, 2026 8.0
E13
Byoki
Jun 27, 2026 8.0
E14
The Iron Mask
Jul 4, 2026 8.0
E15
Shiranui
Jul 18, 2026 7.5
E16
Hakubi
Jul 18, 2026 7.5
E17
Maogui
Jul 25, 2026 7.0
E18
Natsuno
Aug 1, 2026 7.0
E19
The Undersea Shrine
Aug 8, 2026 8.0
E20
Sana's Heart
Aug 15, 2026 7.0
E21
Soma
Aug 22, 2026 7.0
E22
Risk My Life
Aug 29, 2026 8.0
E23
The Sleepwalking Patient
Sep 5, 2026 7.0
E24
Traveling Performers
Sep 12, 2026
E25
Episode 25
Sep 19, 2026
E26
Episode 26
Sep 26, 2026

Cast

YKYuki Kaji
Yuki Kaji
Mao (voice)
NKNatsumi Kawaida
Natsumi Kawaida
Nanoka Kiba (voice)
HSHiro Shimono
Hiro Shimono
Hyakka (voice)
TTToshiyuki Toyonaga
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Kamon (voice)
MTMomoka Terasawa
Momoka Terasawa
KOKazuyuki Okitsu
Kazuyuki Okitsu
MKMotoko Kumai
Motoko Kumai
YHYoko Hikasa
Yoko Hikasa
RSRisa Shimizu
Risa Shimizu
RUReina Ueda
Reina Ueda
TMTakashi Matsuyama
Takashi Matsuyama

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MAO — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams MAO?

MAO is streaming on Hulu in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is MAO on Netflix?

No, MAO is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hulu.

Is MAO on Amazon Prime Video?

No, MAO isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Hulu instead.

Where can I watch MAO for free?

MAO is available on Hulu in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons does MAO have?

MAO has 1 season so far. Season 1 is currently airing.

When is the next episode of MAO?

The next episode of MAO — "Traveling Performers" (Season 1, Episode 24) — airs on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Are all episodes of MAO out yet?

Not yet — Season 1 of MAO is still airing. The next episode (E24) releases on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

Are all episodes of Season 1 of MAO out yet?

Not yet — 23 of 26 episodes of Season 1 have been released so far. New episodes air weekly; episode 24 arrives Saturday, September 12, 2026, and the season finale is set for Saturday, September 26, 2026. If you're waiting to binge, the full season won't be complete until then.

Is there a Season 2 of MAO?

A Season 2 of MAO hasn't been officially confirmed yet.

What manga is MAO based on?

MAO is based on Mao by Rumiko Takahashi.