Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari is an anime television series based on the manga series of the same name by Onigunsou. The anime was announced in November 2021.[1][2] It is produced by Bandai Namco Pictures and directed by Ryuichi Kimura, with scripts written by Keiichirō Ōchi, character designs handled by Shiori Fujisawa, and music composed by John Kanda and XELIK.[3] The first season aired from January 10 to March 28, 2023, and the second season from on July 4 to September 19, 2023,[4][5] on Tokyo MX, BS11 and other networks. For episodes 1–12, the opening theme is "Koigoromo" (恋衣) by Arcana Project while the ending theme is "Rebind" by True.[6] From Episode 13–24, the opening theme is "Dare ga Tame" (誰が為) by Megatera Zero, while the ending theme is "Private Room" (プライベート・ルーム) by Azusa Tadokoro.[7] Crunchyroll has licensed the series.[8]

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
112January 10, 2023 (2023-01-10)March 28, 2023 (2023-03-28)
212July 4, 2023 (2023-07-04)September 19, 2023 (2023-09-19)

Episodes

Season 1 (2023)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title[9][lower-alpha 1]Directed by[lower-alpha 2]Written by[lower-alpha 2]Storyboarded by[lower-alpha 2]Original air date[10]
11"Hyoma"
Transcription: "Hyōma" (Japanese: 兵馬)
Megumi YamamotoKeiichirō ŌchiRyuichi KimuraJanuary 10, 2023 (2023-01-10)
22"Shoreline"
Transcription: "Teisen" (Japanese: 汀線ていせん)
Tatsuya IgarashiKeiichirō ŌchiTatsuya IgarashiJanuary 17, 2023 (2023-01-17)
33"Overflow"
Transcription: "Itsuryū" (Japanese: 溢流いつりゅう)
Takatoshi SuzukiKeiichirō ŌchiTakahiro ŌkawaJanuary 24, 2023 (2023-01-24)
44"Arrangement"
Transcription: "Mikkei" (Japanese: 密契みっけい)
Takayuki TanakaKeiichirō ŌchiKunihisa SugishimaJanuary 31, 2023 (2023-01-31)
55"Suspicions"
Transcription: "Giwaku" (Japanese: 疑惑ぎわく)
Megumi YamamotoKazuhiko InukaiTeruo SatōFebruary 7, 2023 (2023-02-07)
66"Botan"
Transcription: "Botan" (Japanese: 牡丹ぼたん)
Akira TobaAkira KindaichiKunihisa Sugishima,
Takahiro Ōkawa
February 14, 2023 (2023-02-14)
77"Quickening"
Transcription: "Taidō" (Japanese: 胎動たいどう)
Takahiro HirataKeiichirō ŌchiShigeyuki MiyaFebruary 21, 2023 (2023-02-21)
88"Circumstances"
Transcription: "Kyōgai" (Japanese: 境涯きょうがい)
Yoshinobu TokumotoKazuhiko InukaiKunihisa SugishimaFebruary 28, 2023 (2023-02-28)
99"Fire"
Transcription: "Kaika" (Japanese: 怪火かいか)
Ōri YasukawaAkira KindaichiKazuo TeradaMarch 7, 2023 (2023-03-07)
1010"Radiance"
Transcription: "Genyō" (Japanese: 眩耀げんよう)
Tomo ŌkuboYoshimi NaritaYasuaki FujiiMarch 14, 2023 (2023-03-14)
1111"Ambush"
Transcription: "Ansen" (Japanese: 暗箭あんせん)
Kenta Kushiya,
Tatsuya Igarashi
Kazuhiko InukaiTatsuya IgarashiMarch 21, 2023 (2023-03-21)
1212"Efflorescence"
Transcription: "Kamei" (Japanese: 花明かめい)
Takatoshi SuzukiKeiichirō ŌchiShigeyuki MiyaMarch 28, 2023 (2023-03-28)

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title[9][lower-alpha 1]Directed by[lower-alpha 2]Written by[lower-alpha 2]Storyboarded by[lower-alpha 2]Original air date[10]
131"Entrance"
Transcription: "Zurute" (Japanese: 出手ずるて)
Megumi YamamotoKeiichirō ŌchiKunihisa SugishimaJuly 4, 2023 (2023-07-04)
142"Dance Performance"
Transcription: "Tsugaimai" (Japanese: 番舞つがいまい)
Yoshinobu TokumotoAkira KindaichiKazuo TeradaJuly 11, 2023 (2023-07-11)
153"Specter"
Transcription: "Anki" (Japanese: 暗鬼あんき)
Ōri YasukawaYoshimi NaritaAtsushi ŌtsukiJuly 18, 2023 (2023-07-18)
164"Draconic"
Transcription: "Ryūhen" (Japanese: 竜変りゅうへん)
Akira TobaKazuhiko InukaiMasaki KitamuraJuly 25, 2023 (2023-07-25)
175"Moonset"
Transcription: "Rakutsuki" (Japanese: 落月らくげつ)
Tsuyoshi NagasawaAkira KindaichiKunihisa SugishimaAugust 1, 2023 (2023-08-01)
186"Vow"
Transcription: "Guzei" (Japanese: 弘誓ぐぜい)
Tomo ŌkuboKazuhiko InukaiShigeyuki MiyaAugust 8, 2023 (2023-08-08)
197"Turbulence"
Transcription: "Watō" (Japanese: 波濤はとう)
Takatoshi SuzukiYoshimi NaritaKazuo TeradaAugust 15, 2023 (2023-08-15)
208"Unseasonal"
Transcription: "Kyōhana" (Japanese: 狂花きょうか)
Megumi YamamotoAkira KindaichiMasaki KitamuraAugust 22, 2023 (2023-08-22)
219"Advent"
Transcription: "Raigō" (Japanese: 来迎らいごう)
Ōri YasukawaKazuhiko InukaiKunihisa SugishimaAugust 29, 2023 (2023-08-29)
2210"Dance"
Transcription: "Kagura" (Japanese: 神楽かぐら)
Yasuaki FujiiYoshimi NaritaYasuaki Fujii,
Takahiro Ōkawa
September 5, 2023 (2023-09-05)
2311"Sparks"
Transcription: "Hibana" (Japanese: 火花ひばな)
Tatsuya Igarashi,
Kenta Kushiya
Keiichirō ŌchiTatsuya Igarashi,
Takahiro Ōkawa
September 12, 2023 (2023-09-12)
2412"Fluttering"
Transcription: "Fudo" (Japanese: 風動うどう)
Akira TobaKeiichirō ŌchiKunihisa SugishimaSeptember 19, 2023 (2023-09-19)

Notes

  1. 1 2 English translated titles are taken from Crunchyroll.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

References

  1. オニグンソウ「もののがたり」TVアニメ化決定、少年×少女×付喪神の絆と恋の物語. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 18, 2021. Archived from the original on December 8, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  2. Pineda, Rafael (November 17, 2021). "Mononogatari Manga's TV Anime Confirmed". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  3. Mateo, Alex (May 17, 2022). "Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Anime Reveals Promo Video, Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  4. Mateo, Alex (March 27, 2023). "Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari TV Anime Gets 2nd Season in July". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  5. Loo, Egan (June 2, 2023). "Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 2 Announces More Cast, July 3 Premiere". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  6. Mateo, Alex (November 16, 2022). "Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari TV Anime Unveils Promo Video, Theme Song Artists, January 9 Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  7. Mateo, Alex (May 4, 2023). "Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 2 TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals, Previews Theme Songs". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 4, 2023. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  8. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 3, 2022). "Crunchyroll Reveals 7 New Anime Licenses for 2023 Including Legend of Heroes, Handyman Saitō in Another World". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  9. 1 2 "Terebi Anime "Mononogatari" Kōshiki Saito" TVアニメ「もののがたり 」公式サイト [TV Anime "Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari" Official Website]. mononogatari-pr.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on March 30, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  10. 1 2 "On'ea Haishin Jōhō|Terebi Anime "Mononogatari" Kōshiki Saito" オンエア・配信情報|TVアニメ『もののがたり』公式サイト [On Air/Distribution Information|TV Anime "Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari" Official Website]. mononogatari-pr.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
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