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The Best Episodes of Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1

Every episode of Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1!

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Filled with rage against spirits known as tsukumogami, Kunato Hyoma is sent to live with Nagatsuki Botan to help him see a different side. Though both are part of a clan that return the spirits

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 15 - Specter
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E15

    Botan's friends continue to pry into her relationship with Hyoma, while a mysterious tsukumogami stalks them from the shadows.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 16 - Draconic
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E16

    Hyoma faces off against an entity that may be the one he's seeking, but soon learns that there's more at stake than merely his revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 19 - Turbulence
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E19

    As rogue tsukumogami apply pressure outside the Kyoto Saenome headquarters to get to Botan, the paper umbrella's comrades make their move.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 20 - Unseasonal
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E20

    The Kadomori rally to stop the enemy tsukumogami, who are being manipulated by a puppet master. Hyoma stands his ground until help arrives from an unexpected source.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 21 - Advent
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E21

    The fight with the enemy tsukumogami continues. As the paper umbrellas join the fight, Tsubaki, Hyoma, and Botan are all pushed to the brink...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 22 - Dance
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E22

    The marebito within Botan awakens, and it seems all is lost. Hyoma is forced to make a last-ditch effort to try and prevent the worst from coming to pass.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 4 - Arrangement
    7.8/10(32 votes)

    S1:E4

    Having earned his right to remain in the Nagatsuki residence for a year, Hyoma learns about the ulterior motive behind his stay.

    Director:Takayuki Tanaka
    Writer:Keiichiro Ochi

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  8. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 12 - Efflorescence
    7.8/10(26 votes)

    S1:E12

    The battle with Kai reveals secrets that the Nagatsukis would rather leave unknown.

    Director:Takatoshi Suzuki
    Writer:Keiichiro Ochi

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  9. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 6 - Botan
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S1:E6

    After his cryptic encounter with Aogi, Hyoma is determined to learn more about Botan. Haori is happy to explain, if only he'll be willing to listen...

    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  10. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 3 - Overflow
    7.6/10(35 votes)

    S1:E3

    Hyoma has one more tsukumogami's support to earn before he'll be allowed to stay in the Nagatsuki household... but Yu seems completely unyielding.

    Director:Takatoshi Suzuki
    Writer:Keiichiro Ochi

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  11. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 7 - Quickening
    7.6/10(28 votes)

    S1:E7

    Hyoma visits the Saenome of Kyoto, the Kadomori Clan, to get permission to act on their territory. But the Kadomoris have their own intentions...

    Director:Takahiro Hirata
    Writer:Keiichiro Ochi

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  12. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 5 - Suspicions
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    S1:E5

    An overly cautious Hyoma is forced to remove protective talismans he set up around the town, and learns more about Nagatsuki Botan in the process.

    Director:Megumi Yamamoto
    Writer:Kazuhiko Inukai

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  13. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 8 - Circumstances
    7.5/10(26 votes)

    S1:E8

    A curveball thrown at Hyoma by Kadomori Taiju forces him to confront some of the ways he's changed.

    Director:Yoshinobu Tokumoto
    Writer:Kazuhiko Inukai

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  14. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 9 - Fire
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    S1:E9

    Hyoma teams up with Yu and Tsubaki to fight a gang of tsukumogami who've begun targeting Kadomoris for torture.

    Director:Ouri Yasukawa
    Writer:Akira Kindaichi

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  15. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 2 - Shoreline
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    S1:E2

    A bad first impression threatens to get Hyoma kicked out of his new home after only three days if he can't win over his tsukumogami hosts.

    Director:Tatsuya Igarashi
    Writer:Keiichiro Ochi

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  16. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 10 - Radiance
    7.3/10(27 votes)

    S1:E10

    Tsubaki makes Hyoma an offer he might not be able to refuse, and the Nagatsuki tsukumogami hold a party.

    Director:Tomo Ookubo
    Writer:Yoshimi Narita

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  17. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 11 - Ambush
    7.3/10(26 votes)

    S1:E11

    Hyoma looks into acquiring some better defenses, but acquiring Saenome armor requires him to pass a test.

    Directors:Tatsuya Igarashi, Kenta Kushiya
    Writer:Kazuhiko Inukai

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  18. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 1 - Hyoma
    7.0/10(38 votes)

    S1:E1

    Kunato Hyoma, who harbors a hatred for tsukumogami, is forced to live with a house full of them and their enigmatic mistress, Nagatsuki Botan.

    Director:Megumi Yamamoto
    Writer:Keiichiro Ochi

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  19. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 13 - Entrance
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E13

    While Botan reflects on Hyoma's six months with the family, a stir at Kyoto's famous Aoi Festival leads to the revelation of new tsukumogami in town.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 14 - Duet
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E14

    Kagami takes Hyoma for a day on the town, while the Bureau of Traditional Music makes their presence known.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 17 - Moonset
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E17

    The fallout from the battle with the paper umbrella forces Hyoma to face a difficult truth in order to unlock his true power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 18 - Vow
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E18

    With the Bridal Trousseau departing, Botan seeks a way to make the best of the limitations placed on her by the Kadomori Saenome.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 23 - Sparks
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E23

    The remaining tsukumogami of the Bridal Trousseau and the Bureau of Traditional Music square off, with Warazamawashi waiting in the wings.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Season 1 Episode 24 - Fluttering
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E24

    Hyoma faces Tenjitsu, forced to rely on the power of his own door pulls. In the aftermath, all of the supernatural forces in Kyoto come together to choose sides in the conflict with Warazamawashi.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Specter" is the best rated episode of "Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/18/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Draconic".