“Hyouma seeks revenge while protecting Botan from tsukumogami abductions orchestrated by the Bureau of Traditional Music.”
Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari 2nd Season
もののがたり 第二章
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Synopsis
Hyouma seeks revenge while protecting Botan from tsukumogami abductions orchestrated by the Bureau of Traditional Music.
Although Hyouma Kunato has begun to feel comfortable around Botan Nagatsuki and her family of tsukumogami—objects possessed by spirits called marebito—he has not forgotten about his main goal in life: revenge. Unbeknownst to Hyouma, while he is training in Kyoto under the supervision of the Kadomori family, the Bureau of Traditional Music, a group of three musical instrument tsukumogami, begins to enact its plan. The trio questions Botan's family about their intentions regarding Hyouma's presence near the person embodying the frontier between the human and marebito worlds. Soon after, the paper umbrella tsukumogami that Hyouma had been pursuing for years suddenly reappears and abducts Botan along with her university friends. Rushing to save the one he swore to protect, Hyouma might have to change his priorities if he wants to keep his promise to Botan.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 12 sampled reviews
What 12 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.13 · split reception
4.3 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 3.7
↓ 1.67
Running avg · Aug 2023 → Dec 2025
- 8 “I really enjoyed this anime, particularly for its well-balanced characters, meaningful development for the protagonist, and animation that holds up well compared to other series. While the story is...”
- 8 “This season delivers excellent entertainment through its blend of supernatural folklore, creative action, dry humor, and the satisfying growth of the protagonist. While the narrative is a direct...”
- 8 “Mononogatari offers a clean, steady experience characterized by clear worldbuilding, well-paced storytelling, and naturally developed character relationships. However, the show feels overly safe,...”
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A Tv Production · Summer 2023
Bandai Namco Pictures.Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions · Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment
- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2023 – Sep 2023 Summer 2023
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-23862 catalog
Produced by
- Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Producer
- Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment Producer
- BS11 Producer
- Quaras Producer
- GREE Entertainment Producer
- Bandai Namco Music Live Producer
- Happinet Phantom Studios Producer