*"Rewritten Synopsis:"* Nanoka stumbles through a portal into the Taisho era, where an exorcist named Mao grudgingly saves her from a monstrous yokai. After returning to the present, she realizes she’s gained strange new powers. Drawn back to the past for answers, she becomes entangled in Mao’s hunt for the culprit behind a string of brutal killings. As Nanoka uncovers more mysteries about herself, she learns Mao is cursed by a cat demon called Byoki-and so is his sword. Anyone but Mao who tries to wield it meets a grim fate. Yet when Mao’s life hangs in the balance, Nanoka defies the curse and seizes the blade.

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*"Rewritten Synopsis:"* Nanoka stumbles through a portal into the Taisho era, where an exorcist named Mao grudgingly saves her from a monstrous yokai. After returning to the present, she realizes she’s gained strange new powers. Drawn back to the past for answers, she becomes entangled in Mao’s hunt for the culprit behind a string of brutal killings. As Nanoka uncovers more mysteries about herself, she learns Mao is cursed by a cat demon called Byoki-and so is his sword. Anyone but Mao who tries to wield it meets a grim fate. Yet when Mao’s life hangs in the balance, Nanoka defies the curse and seizes the blade.
Aired:Apr 04, 2026
Duration:25m
Episodes:26
Networks:NHK G
Country: Japan
Seasons (1)
Episodes (26)
1. Nanoka and Mao2. Spider Lady3. The Accursed4. The Shorinkyo Incident5. The Keystone6. Memories of That Day7. The New Vessel8. Hyakka9. Kamon10. Taizanfukun11. Blood Bond12. Water Sorcerer13. Byoki14. The Iron Mask15. Shiranui16. Hakubi17. Maogui18. Natsuno19. The Undersea Shrine20. Sana's Heart21. Soma22. Risk My Life23. The Sleepwalking Patient24. Traveling Performers25. Ghouls and Rakshasas26. Yurako's World
Characters & Voice Actors

CharacterMao (voice)
Voice ActorYuki Kaji

CharacterNanoka Kiba (voice)
Voice ActorNatsumi Kawaida

CharacterHyakka (voice)
Voice ActorHiro Shimono

CharacterKamon (voice)
Voice ActorToshiyuki Toyonaga

CharacterUnknown
Voice ActorMomoka Terasawa

CharacterUnknown
Voice ActorKazuyuki Okitsu

CharacterUnknown
Voice ActorMotoko Kumai

CharacterUnknown
Voice ActorYoko Hikasa














