Hanae Ashiya
main character
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7.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
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 & Story
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)
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Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
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The Morose Mononokean: should you watch it?
At a glance
The Morose Mononokean has been well received, with an average AniList score of 72/100 — 43% of 10,338 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #47 highest-rated anime of 2016, and #82 most popular anime of 2016, and #13 highest-rated anime of Summer 2016 on AniList.
Of the 19.7K AniList users who started it, 9.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 15.1K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Supernatural — especially youkai, episodic, male protagonist, cute boys doing cute things.
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)
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Kiri Wazawa
- Director
- Akira Iwanaga
- Series composition
- Takao Yoshioka
- Music
- Yasuharu Takanashi
Opening & ending themes
Openings
Endings
- ED1“Tobira no Mukou” by Yuuki Kaji
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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.