MAO Characters List | Names, Voice Actor and Profile Summary

This article provides an overview of the main characters in MAO.

MAO is a manga series by Rumiko Takahashi that has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday since 2019. Set in the Taisho era, the story follows Mao, a young onmyoji, who meets Nanoka Kiba, a girl who has wandered in from the Reiwa era. Together, they confront a 900-year-old curse in a dark fantasy × time-slip mystery that weaves together themes of love and hatred.

Mao

Mao (JP: 摩緒)
CV: Yuki Kaji

An onmyoji who has lived for 900 years. He is pursuing the cat demon Byoki, who has the power to manipulate lifespans. Mao confronts various mysterious and supernatural incidents connected to curses.

Nanoka Kiba

■Nanoka Kiba (JP: 黄葉菜花)
CV: Natsumi Kawaida

A third-year middle school student living in the Reiwa era. After passing through a gate in her local shopping district, she somehow finds herself in the Taisho era. Mao tells her, “You’re a Ayakashi (demon), aren’t you?”

Otoya

■Otoya (JP: 乙弥)
CV: Momoka Terasawa

Mao’s shikigami who works diligently at his side. Calm and composed, Otoya is one of the most dependable characters in the story.

Hyakka

■Hyakka (JP: 百火)
CV: Hiro Shimono

An onmyoji who wields fire-based techniques. He was once Mao’s senior disciple.

Kamon

■Kamon (JP: 華紋)
CV: Toshiyuki Toyonaga

An onmyoji who uses wood-based techniques. Also once Mao’s senior disciple, he is a refined man from a wealthy family who undertakes morally questionable jobs.

Shiranui

■Shiranui (JP: 不知火)
CV: Kazuyuki Okitsu

A mysterious water-wielding onmyoji who targets Mao.

Funa Uozumi

■Funa Uozumi (JP: 魚住フナ)
CV: Motoko Kumai

The housekeeper of Nanoka’s family. She prepares special smoothies for Nanoka to drink.

Tenko

■Tenko (JP: 貂子)
CV: Yoko Hikasa

A woman who works at a milk hall (café). She provides Mao with information.

Sana

■Sana (JP: 紗那)
CV: Risa Shimizu
The daughter of Mao’s master. A kind-hearted and intelligent woman who met a mysterious death 900 years ago.

Yurako

■Yurako (JP: 幽羅子)
CV: Reina Ueda

A mysterious woman who acts alongside Shiranui.

Byoki

■Byoki (JP: 猫鬼)
CV: Takashi Matsuyama

A cat demon who can manipulate lifespans. He shares a deep and fateful connection with Mao.

Source : MAO Official