Mononoke

Aired: 2007

Mononoke is a TV anime produced by Toei Animation. Broadcast on Fuji TV's "noitaminA" block from July to September 2007 in 12 episodes. A spinoff of the "Bakeneko" arc from Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror. The story follows a mysterious Medicine Seller who travels across Japan carrying an exorcism sword, encountering supernatural entities in five omnibus episodes: Zashiki Warashi, Umibouzu, Noppera-bou, Nue, and Bakeneko. The sword can only be drawn by uncovering the spirit's Form, Truth, and Reasoning. The series earned international acclaim for its striking visual style inspired by ukiyo-e woodblock prints.

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