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InuYasha
1996★ 7.7MANGA
Drama
InuYasha shares the Drama genre and similar themes: Youkai, Historical, Shounen.
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If you loved Mao, you're in for a treat. This Drama, Romance, Supernatural manga (2019) is beloved for its Youkai, Female Protagonist, Martial Arts elements, and the titles below share that same DNA — handpicked based on community votes, overlapping genres, and thematic similarities. Each recommendation is ranked by reader affinity on AniList.
Mao
MAO
By Rumiko Takahashi2019MANGAReleasing
Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get caught up in Mao’s investigation of a series of gruesome murders. As her questions about herself multiply, Nanoka learns that Mao is cursed by a cat demon named Byoki—and so is his sword. If anyone but Mao attempts to wield it, they are doomed. But when Mao’s life is in jeopardy, Nanoka picks up his blade and swings! (Source: VIZ Media)
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What is Mao about?
Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get caught up in Mao’s i...
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What genre is Mao?
Mao belongs to the Drama, Romance, Supernatural genres.
What are the best manga similar to Mao?
The top manga similar to Mao include InuYasha, RIN-NE, Rurouni Kenshin. These share key genres and themes with Mao.