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Mao (2026–present) — adventure · anime · fantasy on NHK
About Mao
Mao is currently airing on NHK; the next episode airs on May 16, 2026. The show premiered on April 4, 2026, and is part of the ongoing season. It continues to broadcast weekly, with new episodes released regularly.
Mao is an adventure, anime, and fantasy series that began in 2026. The show follows the journey of its characters in a fantastical world, exploring themes of adventure and discovery. It is set in a universe where magic and mythical elements play a central role, and the story unfolds over a series of episodes that delve into their quests and challenges.
The series has a runtime of approximately 30 minutes per episode and is currently in its first season, which is scheduled to end on June 6, 2026.
Mao episode schedule
9 upcoming · 17 aired . Next episode: August 1, 2026.
Upcoming · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2026 | S2·E5 | Episode 18 |
| August 8, 2026 | S2·E6 | Episode 19 |
| August 15, 2026 | S2·E7 | Episode 20 |
| August 22, 2026 | S2·E8 | Episode 21 |
| August 29, 2026 | S2·E9 | Episode 22 |
| September 5, 2026 | S2·E10 | Episode 23 |
| September 12, 2026 | S2·E11 | Episode 24 |
| September 19, 2026 | S2·E12 | Episode 25 |
| September 26, 2026 | S2·E13 | Episode 26 |
Aired · 17
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2026 | S2·E4 | Maogui |
| July 18, 2026 | S2·E3 | Hakubi |
| July 18, 2026 | S2·E2 | Shiranui |
| July 4, 2026 | S2·E1 | The Iron Mask |
| June 27, 2026 | S1·E13 | Byoki |
| June 20, 2026 | S1·E12 | Water Sorcerer |
| June 13, 2026 | S1·E11 | Blood Bond |
| June 6, 2026 | S1·E10 | Taizanfukun |
| May 30, 2026 | S1·E9 | Kamon |
| May 23, 2026 | S1·E8 | Hyakka |
| May 16, 2026 | S1·E7 | The New Vessel |
| May 9, 2026 | S1·E6 | Memories of That Day |
| May 2, 2026 | S1·E5 | The Keystone |
| April 25, 2026 | S1·E4 | The Shorinkyo Incident |
| April 18, 2026 | S1·E3 | The Accursed |
| April 11, 2026 | S1·E2 | Spider Lady |
| April 4, 2026 | S1·E1 | Nanoka and Mao |
