Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari English Sub & Dub

About Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari

Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari (Mononogatari) arrives as an action anime by Bandai Namco Pictures (2023), and the premise is easy to summarize. In short: Saenome are tasked with sealing spirits that possess objects and pose a threat to society. Known as tsukumogami, these spirits are generally non-violent, and saenome normally seal them after a simple verbal exchange.

Also worth knowing: Traumatized by a previous deadly encounter with a malevolent spirit, Hyouma Kunato refuses to use peaceful methods and gets into physical confrontations with all tsukumogami that cross paths with him. Deeming this behavior unacceptable for a future clan leader, Hyouma's grandfather, Zouhei, proposes that he sets off living with Botan Nagatsuki, a young woman whose family is composed of six tsukumogami—lest he be excommunicated. Determined to track down the spirit that took everything from him, Hyouma reluctantly accepts Zouhei's proposal.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Bandai Namco Pictures, which means the visual identity of Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2023, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.