Mononoke Information and Watch Guide
What is Mononoke?
Mononoke is a 12-episode Toei Animation television anime from 2007 and a stylistic continuation of the Bakeneko arc from Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales. It blends Edo-period folklore, theatrical color design, psychological mystery, and anthology horror.
Why it matters
The hook is procedural but spiritual: the Medicine Seller must identify the Form, Truth, and Reason of each mononoke before the exorcism sword can act. That rule turns every haunting into an investigation of guilt, memory, class, desire, and violence.
Quick facts
- Episodes: 12
- Format: TV
- Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural
- Key tags: Youkai, Demons, Ghost, Exorcism, Historical, Detective, Ensemble Cast, Anthology, Philosophy, Body Horror
- Adult screen: AniList and Kitsu did not flag the title as adult or NSFW, though the series contains horror, gore, pregnancy, abuse, and mature themes.
