Megumi Yamamoto
Director
Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari (2023)
Season 1
Filled with rage against spirits known as tsukumogami, Kunato Hyoma is sent to live with Nagatsuki Botan to help him see a different side. Though both are part of a clan that return the spirits back to their world with divine powers, their experiences with the otherworldly vessels are vastly different. Kunato, robbed of a loved one, and Nagatsuki, saved by them. Can she get through to him?
Released Jan. 10, 2023
Episode 24 min
14+
Genres: Action, Animation, Anime, Anime: Seinen, Anime: Supernatural, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Watch Providers: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Bandai Namco Music Live, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, GREE Entertainment, Quaras, Happinet Phantom Studios + 3 more, Bandai Namco Pictures, Nippon BS Broadcasting, Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
Network: Tokyo MX
4.7
S1E1 - Hyoma
Kunato Hyoma, who harbors a hatred for tsukumogami, is forced to live with a house full of them and their enigmatic mistress, Nagatsuki Botan.
Jan. 10, 2023, midnight
5.5
S1E2 - Shoreline
A bad first impression threatens to get Hyoma kicked out of his new home after only three days if he can't win over his tsukumogami hosts.
Jan. 17, 2023, midnight
5.5
S1E3 - Overflow
Hyoma has one more tsukumogami's support to earn before he'll be allowed to stay in the Nagatsuki household... but Yu seems completely unyielding.
Jan. 24, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - Arrangement
Having earned his right to remain in the Nagatsuki residence for a year, Hyoma learns about the ulterior motive behind his stay.
Jan. 31, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - Suspicions
An overly cautious Hyoma is forced to remove protective talismans he set up around the town, and learns more about Nagatsuki Botan in the process.
Feb. 7, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - Botan
After his cryptic encounter with Aogi, Hyoma is determined to learn more about Botan. Haori is happy to explain, if only he'll be willing to listen...
Feb. 14, 2023, midnight
S1E7 - Quickening
Hyoma visits the Saenome of Kyoto, the Kadomori Clan, to get permission to act on their territory. But the Kadomoris have their own intentions...
Feb. 21, 2023, midnight
S1E8 - Circumstances
A curveball thrown at Hyoma by Kadomori Taiju forces him to confront some of the ways he's changed.
Feb. 28, 2023, midnight
S1E9 - Fire
Hyoma teams up with Yu and Tsubaki to fight a gang of tsukumogami who've begun targeting Kadomoris for torture.
March 7, 2023, midnight
S1E10 - Radiance
Tsubaki makes Hyoma an offer he might not be able to refuse, and the Nagatsuki tsukumogami hold a party.
March 14, 2023, midnight
S1E11 - Ambush
Hyoma looks into acquiring some better defenses, but acquiring Saenome armor requires him to pass a test.
March 21, 2023, midnight
S1E12 - Efflorescence
The battle with Kai reveals secrets that the Nagatsukis would rather leave unknown.
March 28, 2023, midnight
S1E13 - Entrance
While Botan reflects on Hyoma's six months with the family, a stir at Kyoto's famous Aoi Festival leads to the revelation of new tsukumogami in town.
July 4, 2023, midnight
S1E14 - Duet
Kagami takes Hyoma for a day on the town, while the Bureau of Traditional Music makes their presence known.
July 11, 2023, midnight
S1E15 - Specter
Botan's friends continue to pry into her relationship with Hyoma, while a mysterious tsukumogami stalks them from the shadows.
July 18, 2023, midnight
S1E16 - Draconic
Hyoma faces off against an entity that may be the one he's seeking, but soon learns that there's more at stake than merely his revenge.
July 25, 2023, midnight
S1E17 - Moonset
The fallout from the battle with the paper umbrella forces Hyoma to face a difficult truth in order to unlock his true power.
Aug. 1, 2023, midnight
S1E18 - Vow
With the Bridal Trousseau departing, Botan seeks a way to make the best of the limitations placed on her by the Kadomori Saenome.
Aug. 8, 2023, midnight
S1E19 - Turbulence
As rogue tsukumogami apply pressure outside the Kyoto Saenome headquarters to get to Botan, the paper umbrella's comrades make their move.
Aug. 15, 2023, midnight
S1E20 - Unseasonal
The Kadomori rally to stop the enemy tsukumogami, who are being manipulated by a puppet master. Hyoma stands his ground until help arrives from an unexpected source.
Aug. 22, 2023, midnight
S1E21 - Advent
The fight with the enemy tsukumogami continues. As the paper umbrellas join the fight, Tsubaki, Hyoma, and Botan are all pushed to the brink...
Aug. 29, 2023, midnight
S1E22 - Dance
The marebito within Botan awakens, and it seems all is lost. Hyoma is forced to make a last-ditch effort to try and prevent the worst from coming to pass.
Sept. 5, 2023, midnight
S1E23 - Sparks
The remaining tsukumogami of the Bridal Trousseau and the Bureau of Traditional Music square off, with Warazamawashi waiting in the wings.
Sept. 12, 2023, midnight
S1E24 - Fluttering
Hyoma faces Tenjitsu, forced to rely on the power of his own door pulls. In the aftermath, all of the supernatural forces in Kyoto come together to choose sides in the conflict with Warazamawashi.
Sept. 19, 2023, midnight
Network: Tokyo MX
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 585 min.
Released: Jan. 10, 2023
Last Air Date: Sept. 19, 2023, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14 / 14+
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