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Mononoke watch order
How to watch
Mononoke (12 episodes, July–September 2007) is a spin-off of the 2006 anthology Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, following the Medicine Seller from its Bakeneko story; that story is an optional prequel, and the other Ayakashi stories are separate tales. After the series, watch the film trilogy: The Phantom in the Rain (July 2024), Hinezumi (March 2025) and Hebigami (May 2026). Kitsu only links the first film, so the other two were added.
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Mononoke watch order at a glance
- 1.Mononoke TV Series · 2007
- 2.Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror TV Series · optional · 2006
- 3.Mononoke (Shin Project) TV Series · optional
- 4.Mononoke: Karakasa Movie · 2024
- 5.Mononoke: Hinezumi Movie · 2025
- 6.Mononoke: Hebigami Movie · 2026
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
7h 7m
4 parts, in order
4 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
11h 20m
6 entries incl. OVAs and specials
6 days at 2 hours a day
4
core entries
0
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
7h 7m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 7h 7m in total · longest: Mononoke
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Mononoke | 4h 24m |
| Karakasa | 1h 29m |
| Hinezumi | 1h 14m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Hinezumi at 8.14 · from first to latest, the score held steady
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mononoke | 8.07 |
| 2 | Mononoke: Karakasa | 8.07 |
| 3 | Mononoke: Hinezumi | 8.14 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Mononoke: Hinezumi.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mononoke | 2007 | 12 | 8.07 | – | Toei Animation |
| Karakasa | 2024 | 1 | 8.07 | – | – |
| HinezumiTop score | 2025 | 1 | 8.14 | – | – |
| Hebigami | 2026 | 1 | – | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Mononoke
How many of the 4 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Netflix 3 of 4
- Crunchyroll 1 of 4
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalAyakashi: Japanese Classic HorrorTV Series · 2006 · 11 ep · 4h 13m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
Release order
- 1Ayakashi: Japanese Classic Horror2006-01
- 2Mononoke2007-07
- 3Mononoke: Karakasa2024-07
- 4Mononoke: Hinezumi2025-03
- 5Mononoke: Hebigami2026-05
- 6Mononoke (Shin Project)TBA
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Mononoke watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Mononoke in?
Mononoke (12 episodes, July–September 2007) is a spin-off of the 2006 anthology Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, following the Medicine Seller from its Bakeneko story; that story is an optional prequel, and the other Ayakashi stories are separate tales. After the series, watch the film trilogy: The Phantom in the Rain (July 2024), Hinezumi (March 2025) and Hebigami (May 2026). Kitsu only links the first film, so the other two were added.
How long does it take to watch all of Mononoke?
The core story and movies run about 7h 7m. At two hours a day that is roughly 4 days.
How many seasons does Mononoke have?
4 parts make up the main story and 2 side stories or OVAs.
Where can I stream all of Mononoke?
Netflix lists 3 of the 4 seasons and movies, Crunchyroll 1. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Mononoke season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Mononoke: Hinezumi rates highest at 8.14/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.