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Mononoke Watch Order
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Also known as Mononoke (2007), Mononoke the Movie, Mononoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain, Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage, Mononoke The Movie: The Curse of the Serpent, Gekijouban Mononoke, Ayakashi: Bakeneko, The Medicine Seller
Where to start Mononoke: begin with the Bakeneko arc of Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales (episodes 9-11, 2006), then Mononoke, episode 1 (2007), and the three Mononoke films (2024-2026). This Mononoke watch order follows the Medicine Seller from his first case. He debuts in Ayakashi's Bakeneko story; the rest of Ayakashi (Episodes 1-8) tells unrelated tales, so skip it. Mononoke (Episodes 1-12) is five stand-alone cases, including a second, different Bakeneko story. If you cannot find Ayakashi, starting with Mononoke episode 1 is fine. The film trilogy, Phantom in the Rain (2024), The Ashes of Rage (2025) and The Curse of the Serpent (2026), is one connected story set in the Ooku, with a new Medicine Seller voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya; watch the films in order. Release order and story order are the same.
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Start with Ayakashi's Bakeneko arc (episodes 9-11), then Mononoke (12 episodes).
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Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales
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- 1Ayakashi: Bakeneko (Episodes 9-11)
Start here. The Bakeneko arc of Ayakashi (episodes 9-11, 2006): the Medicine Seller's first case, a cat spirit's revenge.
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Mononoke
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- 2Episodes 1-12
Mononoke (12 episodes, 2007): five stand-alone cases, from Zashiki-warashi to a second Bakeneko on a 1920s train.
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Film trilogy, Chapter 1
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- 3Mononoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain
Chapter 1 (2024): a new Medicine Seller investigates the Ooku, the shogun's inner palace. Starts the trilogy.
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Film trilogy, Chapter 2
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- 4Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage
Chapter 2 (2025): the Medicine Seller returns to the Ooku as a power struggle and a fire spirit take hold.
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Film trilogy, Chapter 3
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- 5Mononoke The Movie: The Curse of the Serpent
Chapter 3 (2026): ends the Ooku trilogy; the TV series' Medicine Seller joins the new one for the finale.
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Then watch the films in order: Phantom in the Rain, The Ashes of Rage, The Curse of the Serpent.
Release order and story order match; skipping Ayakashi and starting with Mononoke is fine.
What to skip
- Watch first
- Start with Ayakashi: Bakeneko (Episodes 9-11) (Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales).
- What to skip
- Nothing in this order is marked optional.
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Part of Mononoke, but outside the chronological order above. Each note says when it fits.
Mononoke: new project
Announced July 2026
A new Mononoke project with a third Medicine Seller, Ken no Tsurugi (voiced by Hirofumi Araki). Format and date not announced yet.
The correct order to watch Mononoke, as one listShowHide
Watch Mononoke in this order. 5 entries, chronological.
- Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales: Ayakashi: Bakeneko (Episodes 9-11)
- Mononoke: Episodes 1-12
- Film trilogy, Chapter 1: Mononoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain (movie)
- Film trilogy, Chapter 2: Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage (movie)
- Film trilogy, Chapter 3: Mononoke The Movie: The Curse of the Serpent (movie)
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Mononoke watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Mononoke in?
Start with Ayakashi's Bakeneko arc (episodes 9-11), then Mononoke (12 episodes). Then watch the films in order: Phantom in the Rain, The Ashes of Rage, The Curse of the Serpent. Release order and story order match; skipping Ayakashi and starting with Mononoke is fine.
Where should I start Mononoke?
Start with the Bakeneko arc of Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales (episodes 9-11), where the Medicine Seller first appears. Then watch Mononoke from episode 1. Starting directly with Mononoke also works.
Do I need to watch Mononoke before the movies?
It helps but is not required. The films star a different Medicine Seller and tell a new story in the Ooku. The third film brings back the TV series' Medicine Seller, so the series makes that finale land better.
What order are the Mononoke movies?
Phantom in the Rain (2024), then The Ashes of Rage (2025), then The Curse of the Serpent (2026). They are one connected trilogy.
Is the Medicine Seller in the movies the same one?
No. The films introduce a second Medicine Seller, voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya. The original from the TV series, voiced by Takahiro Sakurai, returns in The Curse of the Serpent.
What is the chronological order of Mononoke?
Start with Ayakashi: Bakeneko (Episodes 9-11) (Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales), then continue with Episodes 1-12 (Mononoke), Mononoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain (Film trilogy, Chapter 1), Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage (Film trilogy, Chapter 2), and Mononoke The Movie: The Curse of the Serpent (Film trilogy, Chapter 3). The full Mononoke watch order on this page has 5 entries across 5 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Mononoke?
Mononoke aired in the same order as the chronological watch order, starting with Ayakashi: Bakeneko (Episodes 9-11) (Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales).
How many episodes is Mononoke?
Mononoke has 15 TV episodes in this order, plus 3 movies.
Where do the Mononoke movies fit in the watch order?
Mononoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain comes right after Episodes 1-12 (Mononoke), Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage comes right after Mononoke The Movie: Phantom in the Rain (Film trilogy, Chapter 1), and Mononoke The Movie: The Curse of the Serpent comes right after Mononoke The Movie: The Ashes of Rage (Film trilogy, Chapter 2).
Is Mononoke finished?
Yes. Mononoke has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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