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Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers... and kick some...
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Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!
When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers... and kick some demon butt along the way!
Mao, Vol. 25 has Mao and Nanoka investigating a bronze mirror that drowns all who possess it. Which member of the Goko clan is responsible for this cursed artifact? Then, while Kamon and Shiranui battle over the mysterious body of a woman trapped in a whirlpool, Daigo takes possession of another Goko clan weapon. Plus, there's an ominous appearance from Byoki, the demon cat!
Series: Mao
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Mao, Vol. 1
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! When Nanoka travels back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What is the thread of fate that connects them? Together, they seek answers... and kick some demon butt along the way! Nanoka passes through a portal into the...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 2
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by the aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way! Nanoka, Mao, and his helper Otoya investigate the strange...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 3
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way! The battle rages on as Byoki tries to take over...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 4
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi! When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers... and kick some demon butt along the way! Mao is confronted by former fellow apprentices who should...Paperback$1900Elsewhere:$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 10
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!When Yurako reveals the history of her relationship with Mao, Nanoka starts...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 11
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Nanoka claims a cursed sword and has it reforged to suit her,...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 12
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Our friends ponder if past abuse explains or justifies bad behavior in...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 14
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Nanoka continues to make progress controlling her sword, Akanemaru, but when Mao’s...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 15
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Just when it seems that the mystery of Sana’s death has been...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 13
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!One of our friends confesses to setting the Goko clan treasure house...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 9
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Natsuno is compelled by a mysterious force to collect one grotesque item...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Mao, Vol. 16
Exorcise your destiny in an era-spanning supernatural adventure from manga legend Rumiko Takahashi!When Nanoka is transported back in time to a supernatural early 20th century, she gets recruited by aloof exorcist Mao. What thread of fate connects them? Together, they seek answers...and kick some demon butt along the way!Mao desperately tries to connect with his newly resurrected best friend, but...Paperback$2099Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781974716630
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 September 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 191.0mm
Weight: 154g
Pages: 192
About the Author
The spotlight on Rumiko Takahashi’s career began in 1978 when she won an honorable mention in Shogakukan’s prestigious New Comic Artist Contest for Those Selfish Aliens. Later that same year, her boy-meets-alien comedy series, Urusei Yatsura, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday. This phenomenally successful manga series was adapted into anime format and spawned a TV series and half a dozen theatrical-release movies, all incredibly popular in their own right. Takahashi followed up the success of her debut series with one blockbuster hit after another—Maison Ikkoku ran from 1980 to 1987, Ranma 1/2 from 1987 to 1996, and Inuyasha from 1996 to 2008. Other notable works include Mermaid Saga, Rumic Theater, and One-Pound Gospel.
Takahashi was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame in 2018. She won the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award twice in her career, once for Urusei Yatsura in 1981 and the second time for Inuyasha in 2002. A majority of the Takahashi canon has been adapted into other media such as anime, live-action TV series, and film. Takahashi’s manga, as well as the other formats her work has been adapted into, have continued to delight generations of fans around the world. Distinguished by her wonderfully endearing characters, Takahashi’s work adeptly incorporates a wide variety of elements such as comedy, romance, fantasy, and martial arts. While her series are difficult to pin down into one simple genre, the signature style she has created has come to be known as the “Rumic World.” Rumiko Takahashi is an artist who truly represents the very best from the world of manga.
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