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Mononoke

2007Show1 season12 episodesTV-MA

AnimationMystery
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

Summary

The Medicine Seller is a deadly and mysterious master of the occult who travels across feudal Japan in search of malevolent spirits called mononoke to slay.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Mononoke episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Zaraki Warashi, Part 1, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 Zaraki Warashi, Part 2, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 Umibouzu, Opening Act, 7.2
  4. S1 E4 Umibouzu, Second Act, 7.6
  5. S1 E5 Umibouzu, Finale, 7.9
  6. S1 E6 Nopperabou, Part 1, 7.7
  7. S1 E7 Nopperabou, Part 2, 8.3
  8. S1 E8 Nue, Part 1, 7.6
  9. S1 E9 Nue, Part 2, 8.1
  10. S1 E10 Bakeneko, Opening Act, 7.8
  11. S1 E11 Bakeneko, Second Act, 7.9
  12. S1 E12 Bakeneko, Finale, 8.5

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kôji Yamazaki, Hidehito Ueda, Kenji Nakamura
Written by
Chiaki J. Konaka, Ikuko Takahashi, Manabu Ishikawa

Everyone

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Facts

July 13, 2007 · September 28, 2007 · Ended

First aired
July 13, 2007
Last aired
September 28, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
79 countries

Tropes

Asshole Victim, Power Limiter, Umibōzu +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Mononoke?"

Questions about Mononoke

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mononoke worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.1).

How long does it take to watch Mononoke?

5 h

About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2007.

Will Mononoke scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is Mononoke plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Mononoke in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Mononoke use?

Asshole VictimPower LimiterUmibōzuScenery PornAlien GeometriesDistinguished Gentleman's PipeFetus TerribleForced MiscarriageAnimal MotifOffscreen TeleportationIronyHeel–Face Turnand 127 more

TV Tropes lists 139 tropes for it, including Asshole Victim, Power Limiter, and Umibōzu.