The Morose Mononokean


Contributors to Wikimedia projects

Article Images

The Morose Mononokean (不機嫌なモノノケ庵, Fukigen na Mononokean, "Morose Spirit Teahouse") is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kiri Wazawa. An anime television series adaptation produced by Pierrot+ aired from June to September 2016. A second season aired from January to March 2019.

The Morose Mononokean

First volume cover

不機嫌なモノノケ庵
(Fukigen na Mononokean)
GenreComedy, supernatural[1]
Manga
Written byKiri Wazawa
Published bySquare Enix
English publisher
MagazineGangan Online
DemographicShōnen
Original run12 September 2013 – 8 April 2021
Volumes18
Anime television series
Directed byAkira Iwanaga (season 1)
Itsuro Kawasaki (season 2)
Written byTakao Yoshioka
Music byYasuharu Takanashi (season 1)
Jun Ichikawa (season 2)
StudioPierrot+
Licensed by
Original networkAT-X, Tokyo MX, ytv, CTV, BS11, SUN, BS Fuji
Original run 28 June 2016 – 30 March 2019
Episodes26
icon Anime and manga portal
Hanae Ashiya (芦屋 花繪, Ashiya Hanae)
Voiced by: Yūki Kaji[2] (Japanese); Aaron Dismuke[3] (English)
Ashiya is a high school student who was possessed by a fuzzy demon as he is starting his first day of high school which made him extremely ill. He enlists the help of Abeno to exorcise the demon but ends up working for Abeno to pay off his debt. A crybaby but kind-hearted boy, he seems to hold a mysterious power that has yet to be revealed in the manga series.
Haruitsuki Abeno (安倍 晴齋, Abeno Haruitsuki)
Voiced by: Tomoaki Maeno[2] (Japanese); Jason Liebrecht[3] (English)
A first year high school student in the same class as Ashiya. He is the current owner of the Mononokean and rumors around the demon world state he killed the original owner Aoi, though this is false. He can open up two portals a day to the underworld to exorcise demons, but this severely drains him of energy. He is usually shown sleeping in class. He has blond hair and because of his maturity most people are surprised he is a first year high school student. He believes that helping demons is more important than helping humans, as demons are lonely in the Human world where very few humans can see them and because he believes if humans are in trouble they can receive help easily, unlike demons. He is stern and short tempered and a bit rude particularly towards Ashiya but shows a kinder personality as the series progresses. He is polite to his customers. He has begun to loosen up as he becomes friends with Ashiya.
Zenko Fujiwara (藤原 禅子, Fujiwara Zenko)
Voiced by: Ayahi Takagaki[4] (Japanese); Dani Chambers[3] (English)
A 15-year-old girl with a born poker face and who was raised in a temple. She believed her father would not let her inherit the temple because she was a girl but Ashiya helps her realize it was not that, but because her father wanted her to have other options and not feel forced to take over the temple. While she initially could not see demons, after Yahiko bites her she is able to see him and Fuzzy but has a harder time seeing other demons. She is good friends with Ashiya, Abeno and Yahiko.
Fuzzy (モジャモジャ, Moja Moja)
A small adorable fluffy white demon with small stubby legs, three tails, and purple eyes. He is very affectionate towards Ashiya, having been noticed by him and inadvertently cursed him by clinging to him, causing Ashiya to feel nauseous and become gravely ill. He was lonely in the mundane world where no one could see him so was happy to have Ashiya notice him. He has also been shown to be intelligent and affectionate towards Abeno, and will defend his friends if they are harmed.
Yahiko (ヤヒコ)
Voiced by: Ikue Ōtani[4] (Japanese); Brittany Lauda[3] (English)
A fox demon who was Abeno's friend since eight years ago and who kidnapped him so that they could play with him for three days. He bit Zenko to get Abeno's attention by threatening to burn her arm off but he apologized and now has to serve in her temple for a year as punishment (though he mostly lounges around and does nothing). He is very childish and can turn himself into the form of a small boy and also likes sweets and Abeno (and gets along with Zenko) but does not like Ashiya.
Kora (コウラ, Kōra)
Voiced by: Yōko Hikasa[4] (Japanese); Janelle Lutz[3] (English)
Koura is the demon who runs the Kiyakudo medicine shop in the Underworld with her assistant Shizuku. She has a fascination with humans' body parts as she says she can make great medicine with them. She is also friends with Abeno (who is a regular customer) and the Legislator. She is also extremely kind and loyal to her assistant Shizuku, who is in love with her.
Shizuku (シズク)
Voiced by: Chinami Hashimoto[4] (Japanese); Sarah Wiedenheft[3] (English)
The Legislator's little sister and also Koura's assistant in the medicine shop Kiyakudo which is located the Underworld. She is practicing her magic, so she mostly appears human but retains her newt's tail. She is also in love with her master Koura and is a loyal and hardworking employee.
The Legislator (立法, Rippō)
Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe[4] (Japanese); Josh Grelle[5] (English)
The Legislator is one of the three heads of the Underworld (the other two being Justice and the Executive). He sets the rules of the Underworld and is the only one who has the authority to give the Master of the Mononkean Abeno direct orders which he must follow. If a Master of the Mononokean fails to follow an order/rule set by the Legislator he forfeits his position. He was once described by Abeno as a chain-smoking, sex maniac with a gambling problem. The Legislator is also Shizuku's older brother who is apparently in love with her. He carries out his duties from his home on Newt Lake.
Justice (司法, Shihō)
Voiced by: Hiro Shimono[6] (Japanese); Z. Charles Bolton[5] (English)
Executive (行政, Gyōsei)
Voiced by: Koji Yusa[6] (Japanese); Vic Mignogna (season 2 episode 2); Ian Sinclair (season 2 episode 5 onwards)[7] (English)
Kinako (キナコ)
Voiced by: Mika Kanai[8] (Japanese); Kate Bristol[5] (English)
Keshi (ケシ)
Voiced by: Tomoko Kaneda[8] (Japanese); Kayli Mills[5] (English)
Egen (エゲン)
Voiced by: Lynn[8] (Japanese); Meli Grant[5] (English)
Sakae Ashiya (芦屋 榮, Ashiya Sakae)
Voiced by: Akira Ishida[9] (Japanese); Justin Cook[5] (English)
Aoi (アオイ)
Voiced by: Akemi Okamura[9] (Japanese); Elizabeth Maxwell[10] (English)
Norito Saga (のりと 差が, Saga Norito)
Voiced by: Taku Yashiro (Japanese); Orion Pitts (English)
He is a student in Class 1-2 and friends with Hanae Ashiya and Haruitsuki Abeno.

Kiri Wazawa launched the series in online Square Enix's Gangan Online magazine in September 2013 and ended in April 2021.[11] The series is published digitally in English by Crunchyroll Manga.[12][13]

No. Japanese release date Japanese ISBN
1 21 June 2014[14]978-4-7575-4252-5
2 22 September 2014[15]978-4-7575-4417-8
3 21 February 2015[16]978-4-7575-4557-1
4 22 May 2015[17]978-4-7575-4644-8
5 21 November 2015[18]978-4-7575-4798-8
6 22 June 2016[19]978-4-7575-5015-5
6.5 22 June 2016[20]978-4-7575-5016-2
7 21 September 2016[21]978-4-7575-5089-6
8 27 March 2017[22]978-4-7575-5278-4
9 22 August 2017[23]978-4-7575-5443-6
10 22 January 2018[24]978-4-7575-5589-1
11 22 June 2018[25]978-4-7575-5750-5
12 21 December 2018[26]978-4-7575-5949-3
13 22 March 2019[27]978-4-7575-6054-3
14 12 September 2019[28]978-4-7575-6284-4
15 12 February 2020[29]978-4-7575-6501-2
16 11 August 2020[30]978-4-7575-6796-2
17 12 February 2021[31]978-4-7575-7092-4
18 12 July 2021[32]978-4-7575-7367-3

A 13-episode anime television series adaptation was announced by Square Enix on 11 February 2016.[1][13] The series is directed by Akira Iwanaga and written by Takao Yoshioka, with animation by the studio Pierrot Plus. Yasuharu Takanashi composed the music.[2] Character designs for the anime were provided by Atsuko Kageyama.[33] The opening theme song is "Tomodachi Meter" (トモダチメートル, "Friend Meter"), performed by the duo The Super Ball,[34] while the ending theme is "Tobira no Mukō" (扉の向こう, "On the Other Side of the Door") by Tomoaki Maeno and Yūki Kaji.[35] Crunchyroll simulcasted the first season,[36] while Funimation released the series in North America.[37] The series aired between 28 June 2016 to 21 September 2016, and was broadcast on AT-X, Tokyo MX, Yomiuri TV, Chukyo TV, and BS11.[35]

A 13-episode second season was announced, and aired from 5 January 2019 to 30 March 2019.[38][39] Itsuro Kawasaki replaced Akira Iwanaga as the director, and Mizuki Aoba replaced Atusko Kageyama as the character designer.[40] The cast reprised their roles.[41] The opening theme for the second season is "Long Time Traveller" (ロングタイムトラベラー) by mono palette,[42] while the ending theme is "1%" by Wolpis Kater.[43] Crunchyroll simulcast the second season, while Funimation produced an English dub.[44]

Gadget Tsūshin listed "melon soda", a phrase from the ending theme, in their 2019 anime buzzwords list.[45]

  1. ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (11 February 2016). "The Morose Mononokean Supernatural Comedy Manga Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Chapman, Paul (7 March 2016). ""Fukigen na Mononokean" TV Anime Summons Up Main Cast & Staff". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "January 2018 Home Releases". Funimation. 16 October 2017. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  4. ^ a b c d e Pineda, Rafael Antonio (12 May 2016). "The Morose Mononokean Anime's 2nd Promo Reveals More Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 31 October 2016. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "The Morose Mononokean II". Funimation. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2019.
  6. ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (9 August 2018). "The Morose Mononokean Anime's 2nd Season Casts Hiro Shimono, Koji Yusa". Anime News Network. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  7. ^ Ressler, Karen (5 February 2019). "Vic Mignogna Replaced in Morose Mononokean English Dub Cast (Update)". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 6 February 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  8. ^ a b c Sherman, Jennifer (17 December 2018). "The Morose Mononokean Anime's 2nd Season Reveals Additional Cast". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 25 July 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2018.
  9. ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio (14 February 2019). "The Morose Mononokean II Anime Casts Akira Ishida, Akemi Okamura". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 14 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  10. ^ "Brittany Lauda on Twitter". 12 March 2019. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  11. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (11 March 2021). "The Morose Mononokean Manga Ends on April 8". Anime News Network. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  12. ^ Ressler, Karen (5 July 2015). "Crunchyroll Manga Adds Princess Jellyfish, Takahashi-san Is Listening, Scum's Wish, Sweetness and Lightning, The Morose Mononokean". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  13. ^ a b Komatsu, Mikikazu (11 February 2016). "Kiri Wazawa's Yoaki Comedy Manga "Fukigen na Mononokean" Gets TV Anime Adaptation". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  14. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 1. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  15. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 2. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  16. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 3. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  17. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 4. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  18. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 5. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  19. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 6. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  20. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 6.5. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  21. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 7. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  22. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 8. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  23. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 9. Square Enix (in Japanese). Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  24. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 10. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 21 June 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  25. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 11. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  26. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 12. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  27. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 13. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  28. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 14. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  29. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 15. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  30. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 16. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  31. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 17. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  32. ^ 不機嫌なモノノケ庵 18. Square Enix (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  33. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (10 March 2016). "The Morose Mononokean Reveals Anime Cast & Staff, Stage Play Adaptation". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  34. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (12 May 2016). "The Super Ball Performs The Morose Mononokean TV Anime's Opening Theme". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  35. ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (5 June 2016). "The Morose Mononokean TV Anime Reveals June 28 Premiere Date, Ending Theme Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved 5 June 2016.
  36. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (27 June 2016). "Crunchyroll to Stream The Morose Mononokean, Amanchu! Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  37. ^ Ressler, Karen (16 October 2017). "Funimation Lists Releases for Morose Mononokean, Ace Attorney, Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 4 November 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  38. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (21 November 2018). "The Morose Mononokean Anime's 2nd Season Premieres on January 5". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 22 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
  39. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (6 January 2019). "The Morose Mononokean II Anime to Have 13 Episodes". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 6 January 2019.
  40. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (13 September 2018). "The Morose Mononokean Season 2 Anime's Video Reveals Anime-Original Yōkai". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 14 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  41. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (21 June 2018). "The Morose Mononokean TV Anime Gets 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 22 June 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  42. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (15 October 2018). "4-Member Male Vocal Group mono palette Perform Opening Theme for The Morose Mononokean Anime's 2nd Season". Anime News Network. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  43. ^ "ED主題歌がウォルピスカーター「１％」に決定！". Mononokean (in Japanese). 15 December 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  44. ^ Ressler, Karen; Sherman, Jennifer (27 December 2018). "Crunchyroll, Funimation to Stream Mob Psycho 100 II English Dub, Morose Mononokean II Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 6 January 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  45. ^ Loveridge, Lynzee; Morrissy, Kim (4 December 2019). "Demon Slayer, Dr. Stone, Zombie Land Saga Buzzwords Make Gadget Tsūshin 2019 List". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on 8 December 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.