Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari
Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari
TV ShowEnded

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari

7.0 / 10
2023
1 season
24 episodes
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

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?

Sign in to add to your list

What critics are saying

Verdicts use the same scale as your list: highly recommended through avoid — plus optional scores and blurbs.

Highly recommended Recommend Give it a go Neutral Avoid

Nobody on Critic, Sir! has logged a verdict for this title yet. The silence is either respectful or suspicious.

Sign in and use Add to My List below to share your own verdict.

Trailer

Official Trailer [Subtitled]

Where to Watch(AU)

Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

Streaming data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.

Cast

Seasons

  • Hyoma

    1.Hyoma

    4.7
    10-01-202324m

    Kunato Hyoma, who harbors a hatred for tsukumogami, is forced to live with a house full of them and their enigmatic mistress, Nagatsuki Botan.

  • Shoreline

    2.Shoreline

    5.5
    17-01-202324m

    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.

  • Overflow

    3.Overflow

    5.5
    24-01-202324m

    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.

  • Arrangement

    4.Arrangement

    31-01-202324m

    Having earned his right to remain in the Nagatsuki residence for a year, Hyoma learns about the ulterior motive behind his stay.

  • Suspicions

    5.Suspicions

    07-02-202324m

    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.

  • Botan

    6.Botan

    14-02-202324m

    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...

  • Quickening

    7.Quickening

    21-02-202324m

    Hyoma visits the Saenome of Kyoto, the Kadomori Clan, to get permission to act on their territory. But the Kadomoris have their own intentions...

  • Circumstances

    8.Circumstances

    28-02-202324m

    A curveball thrown at Hyoma by Kadomori Taiju forces him to confront some of the ways he's changed.

  • Fire

    9.Fire

    07-03-202324m

    Hyoma teams up with Yu and Tsubaki to fight a gang of tsukumogami who've begun targeting Kadomoris for torture.

  • Radiance

    10.Radiance

    14-03-202324m

    Tsubaki makes Hyoma an offer he might not be able to refuse, and the Nagatsuki tsukumogami hold a party.

  • Ambush

    11.Ambush

    21-03-202324m

    Hyoma looks into acquiring some better defenses, but acquiring Saenome armor requires him to pass a test.

  • Efflorescence

    12.Efflorescence

    28-03-202324m

    The battle with Kai reveals secrets that the Nagatsukis would rather leave unknown.

  • Entrance

    13.Entrance

    04-07-202324m

    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.

  • Duet

    14.Duet

    11-07-202324m

    Kagami takes Hyoma for a day on the town, while the Bureau of Traditional Music makes their presence known.

  • Specter

    15.Specter

    18-07-202324m

    Botan's friends continue to pry into her relationship with Hyoma, while a mysterious tsukumogami stalks them from the shadows.

  • Draconic

    16.Draconic

    25-07-202325m

    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.

  • Moonset

    17.Moonset

    01-08-202325m

    The fallout from the battle with the paper umbrella forces Hyoma to face a difficult truth in order to unlock his true power.

  • Vow

    18.Vow

    08-08-202325m

    With the Bridal Trousseau departing, Botan seeks a way to make the best of the limitations placed on her by the Kadomori Saenome.

  • Turbulence

    19.Turbulence

    15-08-202325m

    As rogue tsukumogami apply pressure outside the Kyoto Saenome headquarters to get to Botan, the paper umbrella's comrades make their move.

  • Unseasonal

    20.Unseasonal

    22-08-202325m

    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.

  • Advent

    21.Advent

    29-08-202325m

    The fight with the enemy tsukumogami continues. As the paper umbrellas join the fight, Tsubaki, Hyoma, and Botan are all pushed to the brink...

  • Dance

    22.Dance

    05-09-202325m

    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.

  • Sparks

    23.Sparks

    12-09-202325m

    The remaining tsukumogami of the Bridal Trousseau and the Bureau of Traditional Music square off, with Warazamawashi waiting in the wings.

  • Fluttering

    24.Fluttering

    19-09-202325m

    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 wit...

Watching Lists

Sign in to create and edit public lists.

Loading lists…

Purchase & Discovery

Find this title on Amazon

Digital

Prime Video & digital

Amazon mixes rent, buy, and Prime in one place — one search covers the usual options.

As an Amazon Associate, Critic, Sir! earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure