Quick Answer
Mao is streaming on Ani-One Asia, Bahamut Anime Crazy, Hulu. 26 episodes (~10h total watch time). Availability may vary by region.
Where to Watch Mao
Mao is officially streaming on Ani-One Asia, Bahamut Anime Crazy, Hulu. Availability depends on your region, so we've also listed search links for other major platforms below.
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About Mao
Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get caught up in Mao's investigation of a series of gruesome murders. As her questions about herself multiply, Nanoka learns that Mao is cursed by a cat demon named Byoki—and so is his sword. If anyone but Mao attempts to...
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Where can I watch Mao legally?
Right now, Mao is on Ani-One Asia, Bahamut Anime Crazy, Hulu. That said, anime licensing varies a lot by country — what's on Netflix in Japan might not be on Netflix in the US. If your go-to platform doesn't have it, try the other services listed above.
Is Mao on Netflix or Crunchyroll?
Can't confirm either right now. Both platforms rotate their catalogs pretty often, so it's worth searching directly on each one.
Is Mao available with an English dub?
Dub availability depends on the platform. Crunchyroll has been expanding their dubbed library a lot recently, and Funimation (now merged into Crunchyroll) historically had the biggest dub catalog. Check each platform's listing for Mao.
Can I watch Mao for free?
Crunchyroll offers a free ad-supported tier for some shows. Most other platforms require a subscription, but many offer free trials for new users. Tubi and Pluto TV occasionally have anime in their free rotation too.