Bandai Namco Filmworks has released the credit‑free versions of the opening and ending sequences of the anime **MAO**, an adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s manga – creator of classics such as *InuYasha* and *Ranma ½*.
## Full opening and ending versions
– **Opening** – “HEARTLOUD” performed by the boy band **Kis‑My‑Ft2**. The track accompanies the first images of the anime, showcasing the mysterious atmosphere of the story.
– **Ending** – “Noroai” sung by **TRUE**, which brings a more melancholy mood to the end of each episode.
## Synopsis of MAO
The story follows **Nanoka Kiba**, a high‑school student who, when visiting the site of the accident that killed her parents eight years ago, is transported to Japan during the Taishō era. There, she meets **Mao**, an onmyoji who lives under an ancient curse. Together, they investigate mysteries and seek answers to confront **Byouki**, a cat‑demon that embodies the curse.
The production is handled by studio **Sunrise**, and new episodes arrive on **Disney+** every Saturday, with subtitles and Portuguese dubbing.
## Manga details
– Serialized in the weekly magazine *Shōnen Sunday* since May 2019.
– Published in Japan by **Shogakukan**, with 27 volumes released to date.
– In Brazil, the edition is handled by **Panini**.
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