Hanae Ashiya
main character
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7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 28, 2016 – September 20, 2016
- Season
- Summer 2016
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Signpost
- Director
- Akira Iwanaga
- Original creator
- Kiri Wazawa
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Youkai90%Episodic84%Male Protagonist79%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things75%Shounen52%Exorcism20%
TVFINISHED2016 SUMMER7.2 / 10 AniList score
The Morose Mononokean
不機嫌なモノノケ庵• Fukigen na Mononokean
Synopsis
Ashiya has spent the first seven days of high school stuck in the infirmary because of a youkai attaching itself to him. He ends up asking the owner of a small tea room called the "Mononokean" for help. This is a tale involving the very morose owner of Mononokean guiding the youkai that happened to wander into this world go to the next world. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Morose Mononokean?
Probably, if you enjoy supernatural, especially stories with youkai, episodic, male protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 72/100 on AniList, with 43% of 10.3K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #47 highest-rated anime of 2016.
About 9.1% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kiri Wazawa
- Director
- Akira Iwanaga
- Series composition
- Takao Yoshioka
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Morose Mononokean is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Morose Mononokean Ⅱ (2019)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Tobira no Mukou” by Yuuki Kaji
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Morose Mononokean FAQ
How many episodes does The Morose Mononokean have?
The Morose Mononokean has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Morose Mononokean?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is The Morose Mononokean finished?
Yes. The Morose Mononokean has finished airing — the final episode aired September 20, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of The Morose Mononokean?
Yes — the story continues in The Morose Mononokean Ⅱ (2019).
Where do I start The Morose Mononokean?
Start here: The Morose Mononokean is the first entry, followed by The Morose Mononokean Ⅱ.
Is The Morose Mononokean based on a manga?
Yes. The Morose Mononokean adapts the manga by Kiri Wazawa.
Who animated The Morose Mononokean?
The Morose Mononokean was animated by Studio Signpost and directed by Akira Iwanaga.
Who sings the opening of The Morose Mononokean?
The opening, "Tomodachi Meter", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch The Morose Mononokean?
The Morose Mononokean is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.