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4 Popular Anime Series to Watch on KrisWorld

Enjoy long-running favourites and the newest sensations, all from the world of animation.

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MAO
A clever mix of mystery, horror, and historical fiction, MAO is the anime adaptation of a manga series by veteran author Rumiko Takahashi — the mind behind Inuyasha and Ranma ½.

The series follows Nanoka Kiba, a middle-school student who stumbles upon a supernatural portal in an abandoned shopping arcade. It transports her straight into a village in Japan’s early 20th-century Taisho era, where she meets Mao, a young sword-wielding doctor and exorcist hunting demonic forces of his own.

As a kid, Nanoka inexplicably survived an accident that should have been fatal. Together, as she and Mao solve one uncanny mystery after another, Nanoka starts piecing together the truth about herself — including why she should be dead but isn’t. 

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A schoolgirl with supernatural powers has a mysterious connection to Mao, an exorcist from the previous century.

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MAO

Synopsis

A schoolgirl with supernatural powers has a mysterious connection to Mao, an exorcist from the previous century.

Catch this title under: Anime, New on KrisWorld, Japanese 日本語, For Suites and First Class, For Business Class

Cast: No Cast Available
Audio: Japanese Subs
Subtitles: Simplified Chinese CC/Sub, English Subs

Episodes

MAO (Ep1)

Nanoka, a middle schooler from the Reiwa era, passes through a gate into a strange world where she meets Mao.

26m

MAO (Ep2)

Nanoka realises she saw monsters as a child and that the gate links to the Taisho era.

26m

MAO (Ep3)

Since touching Mao's sword didn't kill Nanoka, Mao suspects she was cursed by the Cat Demon's blood.

26m

MAO (Ep4)

Nanoka and Otoya sneak into the Shonrin Sect to investigate its links to the Cat Demon.

26m

MAO (Ep5)

Mao and Otoya learn a strange Western building appeared near the earthquake-suppressing stone.

26m

MAO (Ep6)

Nanoka tells Mao she is from the future, After taking his medicine, memories of her accident return.

26m

MAO (Ep7)

Nanoka sees her young self in the Taisho era before the Cat Demon carries her past self into the Reiwa world.

26m

MAO (Ep8)

Attacked by Hyokka, a senior who uses fire Onmyodo, Mao learns he is also 900 years old.

26m

MAO (Ep9)

After Ibaraki kidnaps Diao, Mao rushes to save her. A man named Kuchinawa arrives.

26m

MAO (Ep10)

Mao tricks an attacking familiar into revealing its master, summoning a giant made of water and fish.

26m

MAO (Ep11)

A mother asks Mao to treat her sick son, leading him into a trap.

26m

MAO (Ep12)

Under attack by a water familiar, Mao suspects a powerful Onmyoji from the Onmyo Clan.

26m

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Rooster Fighter
Keiji is a wandering warrior on a quest for vengeance in an alternate Japan ruled by humongous monsters. He’s also a little chicken — literally — albeit a brave one packing superpowers. Life gets lonely for this plucky clucker until yakuza-raised chick Piyoko and black hen Elizabeth flock into his life. With his newfound family in tow, the fearless fowl presses on with his quest for justice, hunting down the monstrous mutant dubbed ‘The White Demon’ that killed his sister.

Based on the web manga written and illustrated by Shū Sakuratani, the anime’s 12-episode first season ruled the roost with critics. Decider called it “an immediately engaging satirical series”, praising its blend of visuals and content, while Bloody Disgusting claims the show “establishes a new pecking order for action-horror anime absurdity”.

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When Demons threaten the fate of humanity, a lone superpowered rooster with a killer battle cry rises as Earth's most unlikely defender.

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Rooster Fighter

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Rooster Fighter

Synopsis

When Demons threaten the fate of humanity, a lone superpowered rooster with a killer battle cry rises as Earth's most unlikely defender.

Catch this title under: Anime, Bingeworthy Series, Japanese 日本語, Top 20 on KrisWorld, For Suites and First Class, For Business Class

Cast: No Cast Available
Audio: Japanese Subs
Subtitles: Simplified Chinese CC/Sub, English Subs

Episodes

Rooster Fighter (Ep1)

Keiji, the wandering rooster, befriends an old man when he lands in a new city.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep2)

Yasuo, the gangster, makes his living selling chicks. Piyoko, the chick adores him.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep3)

Elizabeth, one of Keiji's past loves, challenges him to a fight. Afterwards, she talks about her goal.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep4)

Keiji, Elizabeth and Piyoko find themselves at a village where the adults have been brainwashed by a Demon.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep5)

Keiji has a falling out with Elizabeth and Piyoko and go their separate ways. Keiji meets Morio.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep6)

Morio realises the dam will break. Keiji and Elizabeth rush to the scene and see Morio holding up the dam.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep7)

Keiji puts his chicken pride on the line and accepts an invitation to a group date with pigeons.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep8)

Big Brother Keisuke suddenly appears and calls Keiji his brother. He asks Keiji to help rescue their father.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep9)

Keiji and his flock head to the Devil's base to try to get Morio and his father back.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep10)

Keiji and his friends struggle to gain the upper hand in the battle against the powerful Devil, Yuji.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep11)

Keisuke's new power awakens when he witnesses Keiji getting back up each time he is knocked down.

24m

Rooster Fighter (Ep12)

Keiji overwhelms Hikari with his new power. After his defeat, Hikari comes to his senses.

24m

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MF Ghost S3
Kanata Katagiri has pushed himself to the edge. Now, he’s driving over it in the pedal-to-the-metal third season of competitive racing drama MF Ghost.

Based on Shuichi Shigeno’s manga sequel to the street-racing series Initial D, the anime unfolds in a near future where autonomous electric cars rule the roads.

We follow 19-year-old rookie Kanata as he joins the titular Mount Fuji Ghost league, which hosts drone-broadcasted public-road races across Japan using internal-combustion-engine sports cars. Here, the top 15 drivers, known as the Divine 15, battle across five dangerous races for the year’s championship.

In Season 3, Kanata tests the limits of his Toyota 86 in his quest to beat them all. At the same time, his search for his long-lost father takes an unexpected turn, as the truth is finally revealed — not only about his dad, but also about the identity of MFG Angel No. 7, the race queen he chooses for a victory-podium kiss.

From the Peninsula Manazuru course, with its narrow urban streets and deadly Eau Rouge corner, to Seaside Double Lane, with its slippery Hydro Trap and airborne Jumping Spot, the show’s white-knuckle races push Kanata’s reflexes, nerve, and driving skills to their absolute limits.

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In a future where self-driving cars dominate, a British Japanese racer returns to Japan to compete on a gasoline car circuit and find his father.

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MF Ghost

Synopsis

In a future where self-driving cars dominate, a British Japanese racer returns to Japan to compete on a gasoline car circuit and find his father.

Catch this title under: Anime, Bingeworthy Series, Japanese 日本語

Cast: No Cast Available
Audio: Japanese Subs
Subtitles: Simplified Chinese CC/Sub, English Subs

Episodes

MF Ghost (S03, Ep1)

Even with a significant drop in rank, Kanata persists with determination.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep2)

Revived, Kanata passes both the NSX and BMW, steadily climbing ranks.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep3)

With an unprecedentedly aggressive offensive, the 86 passed the GT3 and leapt to fourth place.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep4)

In an intense battle with the Cayman, the severely worn tires of the 86 forced it to concede the lead.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep5)

In preparation for the next race, Ogata and Okuyama began drafting modification plans for the 86.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep6)

Upon returning from Niigata, Kanata is met with the news of his father Ken's death.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep7)

A friend of Kanata's from England arrives in Japan to compete in MFG, and Aiba crashes the beach party.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep8)

Qualifiers for the Double Lane race are underway, with Sawatari putting on an impressive time trial.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep9)

Heading into the Double Lane race, Kanata's qualifying run is impressive but hints at the conflict to come

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep10)

Kanata and Ren struggle with their feelings, while Beckenbauer realises he has been tricked.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep11)

An early mishap in the race leaves Kanata, Beckenbauer, and Sawatari scrambling to make up for last time.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep12)

Kanata and Beckenbauer continue their ascent, leading to an unlikely first-time matchup for Kanata.

24m

MF Ghost (S03, Ep13)

Kanata and Beckenbauer finally return to the lead group, creating a fierce four-way struggle.

24m

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Dan Da Dan S2
If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, you should call the ‘Dandagang’ (the family). Led by two teenage paranormal investigators — the occult-obsessed Ken ‘Okarun’ Takakura and the psychic Momo Ayase — this ghost-busting, alien-hunting duo shares a classic Mulder-and-Scully dynamic. Things get a lot weirder in Season 2, which adapts the “Cursed House”, “Evil Eye”, and “Kaiju” arcs of Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga.

In the “Cursed House Arc”, Momo’s childhood friend Jiji recruits the duo to exorcise his haunted home. Okarun quickly realises that Jiji might see Momo as more than just a day-one homie, but a romantic rival proves to be the least of his problems once they uncover a bloodcurdling secret hidden within the walls. The horrors and laughs continue into the “Evil Eye Arc”, where the group scrambles to manage Jiji’s volatile new possession, and Okarun undergoes brutal training under the strict supervision of skilled yokai Turbo Granny. Finally, the season closes out with the “Kaiju Arc”, which sees the duo team up with mecha-nerd Kinta Sakata to take down a massive, Godzilla-like behemoth.

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When Momo and Okarun's beliefs clash, they're thrown into a world of ghosts, aliens and awakened powers.

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Dan Da Dan

Synopsis

When Momo and Okarun's beliefs clash, they're thrown into a world of ghosts, aliens and awakened powers.

Catch this title under: Anime, Bingeworthy Series, Japanese 日本語

Cast: No Cast Available
Audio: Japanese Subs
Subtitles: Simplified Chinese CC/Sub, English Subs

Episodes

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep1)

As Momo fends off an attack in the outdoor hot spring, Okarun and Jiji panic.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep2)

In a bid to free Okarun and Momo from the Mongolian Death Worm’s psychic power, Jiji attempts to carry them.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep3)

Unwilling to leave Jiji behind, Okarun helps Momo escape to the surface.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep4)

Momo tries to stop the magma, but the Kito family gets in her way.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep5)

With everyone safely back at Seiko's house, Momo and the others discover that water has a surprising effect.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep6)

The hayashi musicians arrive and begin an energetic exorcism performance.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep7)

Okarun has an awkward time at the maid café where Momo works.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep8)

Aira and Okarun battle the classical composer spirits.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep9)

Putting his training to the test, Okarun goes all-out and holds his own against Evil Eye.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep10)

Momo goes to Okarun's classroom to tell him about the golden ball spotted in the housing complex.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep11)

Kinta's quick thinking let's Momo and Okarun defeat the invisible "something" that has a golden ball.

24m

Dan Da Dan (S02, Ep12)

Using nanoskin from Momo's house, they build a Buddha robot piloted by Kinta.

24m


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Text: Andre Teh, Daniel Peters
Images:  Based on the original graphic novel "MAO" by Rumiko Takahashi, published by Shogakukan Inc. © Rumiko Takahashi/Shogakukan/MAO Production Committee. Licensed by Medialink © Shu Sakuratani/Kino-HERO's, VIZ Media © SS/KH,V Licensed by Medialink. ©Shuichi Shigeno, Kodansha/MF GHOST Committee. Licensed by Medialink. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee.