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2011 - 2014

A Baby Boy Suddenly Appeared

10th October 2011

Episode 1

Honoka Sawada is a sad young girl who lost her parents and is constantly picked on by her classmates. One morning, she wakes up to find a strange baby with a devil's tail named Mao. As Honoka is once again picked on by her classmates as she goes to buy some milk, Mao-chan responds by blasting them with some fire.

Fire-Breathing Baby

17th October 2011

Episode 2

Honoka calls her childhood friend, Kyou Toono, and his classmate, Shin Sugisaki, to see Mao-chan. When Kyou leaves to watch his favorite anime, Mao-chan escapes the apartment.

Search for Mao-chan!

24th October 2011

Episode 3

As Honoka and Shin search for Mao-chan, Mao-chan's exploration leads him to the top of a roof. Mao-chan is saved by a strange person who knows Mao-chan's true nature.

Mao-chan's Secret

31st October 2011

Episode 4

The man reveals himself to be the director of a daycare for devil children such as Mao-chan. When Honoka feels uneasy about becoming Mao-chan's surrogate mother, she agrees to take care of him for a month while the director finds a replacement.

First Daycare

7th November 2011

Episode 5

Mao-chan becomes grouchy towards Honoka after being left at the daycare center for the first time, but Shin manages to set things straight. Afterwards, the director gives Honoka an invite to a welcoming party where she'll meet the parents of other demon children.

Blizzard!? Lightning!?

14th November 2011

Episode 6

Honoka meets some of the other parents and learns that demon children possesses abilities depending on what costume is worn. They use these abilities to protect their parents.

Papa and Mama are Fighting!?

21st November 2011

Episode 7

Honoka becomes intimidated by Shin when he constantly scolds her for her clumsiness. Later that night, Mao-chan comes down with a fever.

Mao-chan in a Pinch!?

28th November 2011

Episode 8

Reading the book that the Principal gave her, Honoka stops Mao-chan's fever by allowing him to release magic. As Honoka and Shin reconcile, Honoka's aunt, Rikako, comes home and is surprised when she sees Mao-chan.

The Great Make Up Plan!

5th December 2011

Episode 9

With Shin's help, Honoka expresses her lonely feelings to her Aunt.

A Fun Playdate?

12th December 2011

Episode 10

Honoka attends a practice for a play date with the mothers of the other devil children, Natsuki and Shiori, who don't get along with each other.

Everyone's Playdate?

19th December 2011

Episode 11

Following Shin's advice, Honoka tries to help everyone get along by encouraging the children to play together.

A Stormy Playdate!

26th December 2011

Episode 12

It is the day of the play date and everyone manages to get along.

First Sleepover

2nd January 2012

Episode 13

Mao-chan spends his first night without Honoka at the nursery, but it doesn't seem to be going so well.

Chibi Devi Expedition

9th January 2012

Episode 14

Mao-chan and friends take a test of courage while spending the night at the nursery. They have to get pass all sorts of obstacles. The frightened devil babies try to overcome their fears together.

Goodbye Mao-chan

16th January 2012

Episode 15

Honoka's time with Mao-chan has come to an end. Soon after leaving, she realizes that she loves Mao-chan and runs straight back to the daycare center.

Mao-chan's Daycare Journal

23rd January 2012

Episode 16

Honoka and Shin get to meet Karin-chan's father figure, who turns out to be Natsuki's younger brother, Itsuki. Itsuki goes to the same school and in the grade as Honoka.

First Feelings

30th January 2012

Episode 17

Honoka begins to realize her feelings for Shin.

Mao-chan Wreaks Havoc!?

6th February 2012

Episode 18

Mao-chan gets jealous when Honoka is not paying attention to him and tries to get her attention by throwing a tantrum.

Where is Mao-chan!?

13th February 2012

Episode 19

Natsuki helps Honoka and Shin look for Mao-chan. Itsuki finds Mao-chan in an unexpected place.

Rai-chan's Mama

20th February 2012

Episode 20

Honoka and Shin take care of Rai-chan while Honoka tries to convince Shiori to come back as Rai-chan's Mama.

Shiori-chan's True Feelings

27th February 2012

Episode 21

Honoka continues to be persistent until Shiori's true feelings are revealed.

Meeting Shin-san

Episode 22

Honoka reflects on some of her encounters with Shin.

Intense Park Debut

12th March 2012

Episode 23

Mao-chan is introduced to other kids at the park.

Stand up, Mao-chan!

19th March 2012

Episode 24

Mao-chan is the last to stand up and walk.

Chibi Devi Sports Day

26th March 2012

Episode 25

It is Sports Day at the Chibi Devi Day Care. Mao-chan competes against Karin-chan and Rai-chan.

Careful Not To Get Sick

Episode 26

Honoka catches a cold and needs to rest for the day. Shin does his best to take care of her and Mao-chan.

Big Confession Strategy!

Episode 27

Honoka is encouraged to confess her feelings to Shin.

Shots Are Scary?

16th April 2012

Episode 28

When Mao-chan and the other devil children have to get inoculated, Shin needs to get over his fear of shots to help them. In the end, Mao-chan spoke his first word.

Talking Mao-chan

23rd September 2012

Episode 29

After having spoken his first word, Mao-chan learns to say new words. Karin-chan and Rai-chan have also begun to talk. One month later, Mao-chan reveals a secret!

Mama and Papa

7th October 2012

Episode 30

It is awkward between Honoka and Shin since Honoka automatically avoids Shin. Mao-chan is initially very confused but then becomes determined to get his parents to reconcile, believing them to be fighting with each other.

Irritated Karin-chan

14th October 2012

Episode 31

Karin-chan starts acting out. Honoka and Shin get some help from Mao-chan to find out why.

Rai-chan's Secret

21st October 2012

Episode 32

Everyone believes Rai-chan to be a very obedient and good boy. When Shiori worries about him not being childlike enough, the Principal shows her another side of Rai-chan.

Present for Mama

28th October 2012

Episode 33

It's time for arts and crafts at the nursery. Mao-chan is excited to create something for Honoka and works very hard on the present. But when he sneezes and accidentally burns his artwork, he becomes very sad.

Mao-chan's Obsession

4th November 2012

Episode 34

Mao-chan becomes fascinated by the remote control and other button-pushing electronics.

Mysterious Being

11th November 2012

Episode 35

Mao-chan and the other devil children meet someone new, but they find it hard to interact with the strange creature.

Let's Make a House

18th November 2012

Episode 36

Mao-chan, Rai-chan, and Karin-chan work to build a house for their new pet. Mao-chan continues to have difficulties as the strange creature attempts to become friends with him.

Like? Hate?

25th November 2012

Episode 37

Mao-chan is a picky eater. The daycare Principal promises Honoka that he will get Mao-chan used to eating cucumbers.

Let's Go to the Supermarket

2nd December 2012

Episode 38

Mao-chan, Karin-chan, and Rai-chan go to the supermarket for the first time on their own. Pepe accompanies them with a camera on his head so that Honoka, Shiori, and Natsuki can watch the children's behavior from the daycare.

Full of Costumes

6th January 2013

Episode 39

The daycare's Principal shows everyone the "Magic Testing Room" where there are many costumes for the devil children to wear and to try different kinds of magic. Mao-chan and the others can use magic from wearing these special costumes even though their Mamas didn't make those costumes.

Mao-chan Loves to Help!

13th January 2013

Episode 40

The daycare's Principal announces to the devil children that there will be a "Lend A Hand" contest. It's a competition to see who can be the most helpful to their Mamas and Papas.

Karin-chan's Wings

13th January 2013

Episode 41

Karin-chan's devil baby wings begin to grow. Itsuki, her Papa figure, uses this chance to play a trick on her.

Rai-chan's Car

20th January 2013

Episode 42

Rai-chan loves his remote-controlled toy car so much that when Shiori takes it away to get ready for bed time, he rebels the next day at the daycare.

Devil's Festival?

27th January 2013

Episode 43

The daycare's Principal and Teacher Ito hold a devil's festival for the children.

The Dream Picture Book

10th February 2013

Episode 44

The daycare Principal orders a dream picture book that allows all the sleeping devil children to share the same dream when the book is placed underneath their pillows. The Principal chooses to give them the "Big Adventure" dream.

The Big Adventure Dream

17th February 2013

Episode 45

The group continues the Big Adventure by entering the treasure cave.

Kiss Me, Mao-chan

Episode 46

Mao-chan learns what a kiss is for and begins to give everyone a peck on the cheek to show his affection for them.

Grumpy Karin-chan

14th April 2013

Episode 47

Karin-chan goes through a phase of being grumpy and cranky.

Big Brother's Picture Drama

21st April 2013

Episode 48

The devil children get to see a picture show when they are visited by a storyteller at the daycare.

Little Guest

Episode 49

Kids from another daycare visit Mao-chan's daycare.

Mao-chan Acts Tough

Episode 50

Mao-chan wants to Honoka-chan to know that he is reliable by putting on a show of courage. He refuses to cry to show that he is strong and tough. But then, Mao-chan reverts to the form he was when he first appeared before Honoka and Shin.

Baby-Return

Episode 51

Mao's childishness has overwhelmed him and he's reverted to a baby! It's up to Rai and Karin to look after him at the nursery.

The Devil Hairstylist

Episode 52

After Itsuki helps cut Karin's hair, Natsuki will do anything to change it back. So the Principle summons a hairdresser from the Devil World to see if he can help.

Love Rival?

Episode 53

Chiyo and Ryuu visit the nursery again.

Mao-chan's Umbrella

Episode 54

Honoka buys Mao an umbrella in preparation for the upcoming rainy season. However, it's too early still and it won't rain! So Mao enlists Karin's magic...

Let's Go To The Devil World!

Episode 55

The Principle, Ms Itou, Rai, Karin, Mao and Pepe go on a school trip to Pepe's house in the Devil World!

The Secret of Pepe's House

Episode 56

Everybody is enjoying their stay at Pepe's house in the Devil World until they discover the toilet has a secret...

Lady of the Toilet

Episode 57

The toilet in Pepe's house is haunted! This is the perfect chance for Mao to try and get over his fear of ghosts and make a friend in the process.

Karin-chan's Battle

1st September 2013

Episode 58

No overview available.

Rai-chan's Bed-wetting

8th September 2013

Episode 59

No overview available.

Guess What I Am?

15th September 2013

Episode 60

No overview available.

When I Grow Up...

22nd September 2013

Episode 61

No overview available.

Let's Go To The Mountain!

6th October 2013

Episode 62

No overview available.

A New Teacher?

13th October 2013

Episode 63

No overview available.

What's a Butler?

20th October 2013

Episode 64

No overview available.

Karin's Big Challenge!

27th October 2013

Episode 65

No overview available.

Battle With Clay!

10th November 2013

Episode 66

No overview available.

Mao-chan and Little Red Riding Hood

17th November 2013

Episode 67

No overview available.

Walk with Dad

24th November 2013

Episode 68

No overview available.

Mao-chan's Christmas

1st December 2013

Episode 69

No overview available.

Motchy of the Mochi

5th January 2014

Episode 70

No overview available.

Getting Rid of the Tooth Cavity!

12th January 2014

Episode 71

No overview available.

Everyone's Morning

19th January 2014

Episode 72

No overview available.

Enchou-sensei's Cold

26th January 2014

Episode 73

No overview available.

Mao-chan Goes to Space!

9th February 2014

Episode 74

No overview available.

Back Home With Everyone!

16th February 2014

Episode 75

No overview available.

Top Cast

Director

Maki Kamiya

Comedy Animation

Sawada Honoka is a 14-year-old girl who is very timid. She easily gets bullied by other classmates. Honoka is a non-believer in God, Angels, and Devils. Though one day, a devil baby was dropped into her room while she was sleeping. What will Honoka believe in now?

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Full Cast

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Noriko Shitaya

Mao-chan

Full Crew

Nobutaka Hirooka

Sound Mixer

Maki Kamiya

Director

Michihiro Tsuchiya

Series Composition

Michihiro Tsuchiya

Screenplay

Shouko Hagiwara

Character Designer

Toshiko Umezu

Art Direction

斉藤恵

Color Designer

Toru Sugawara

Director of Photography

Hiromi Komine

Editor

Akiko Fujita

Sound Director

Ryoko Nashimoto

Sound Editor

Norihide Tanaka

Music Producer

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Kotaro Nakagawa

Original Music Composer

Masahiro Saito

Producer

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