MAO
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 in United States
Can I watch MAO in United States? Yes — you can stream MAO in United States on Hulu.
HuluClick a service to open MAO there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.
Where is MAO streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu | — |
| India | Anime Times Amazon Channel | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Aniverse Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Animation Digital Network, Molotov TV, SFR Play, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Animebox Channel Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | — |
About MAO
MAO is a 2026 Japanese-language animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series. The cast is led by Yuki Kaji, Natsumi Kawaida, Hiro Shimono. It spans 1 season and 26 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.
MAO was produced by SUNRISE, Bandai Namco Filmworks, and Shogakukan and made in Japan. It was first aired on April 4, 2026, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- April 4, 2026
- Last aired
- September 26, 2026
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (26 episodes)
- Network
- NHK G
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- SUNRISE, Bandai Namco Filmworks, Shogakukan
MAO cast & crew
The cast features Yuki Kaji as Mao (voice), Natsumi Kawaida as Nanoka Kiba (voice), Hiro Shimono as Hyakka (voice), and Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Kamon (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shu Kanematsu and cinematography is by Akane Fushihara.
Is MAO worth watching?
With 1 season and 26 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy animation, action & adventure, and sci-fi & fantasy, MAO is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch MAO
In United States, you can stream MAO on Hulu. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of MAO
Yuki Kaji
Mao (voice)
Natsumi Kawaida
Nanoka Kiba (voice)
Hiro Shimono
Hyakka (voice)
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Kamon (voice)
Momoka Terasawa
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Motoko Kumai
Yoko Hikasa
Risa Shimizu
Reina Ueda
Takashi Matsuyama
MAO — FAQs
▸Where can I watch MAO in United States?
MAO is streaming on Hulu in United States.
▸Is MAO on Hulu?
Yes — MAO is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is MAO in?
MAO is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of MAO are there?
MAO has 1 season with 26 episodes in total.
▸What is MAO rated?
MAO is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.8/10 audience score from 20 ratings.
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