The Morose Mononokean II
不機嫌なモノノケ庵 續 (Fukigen na Mononokean Tsuzuki)
- Comedy
- Supernatural
- Mythology
- Episodes
- 13
- Duration
- 23 min per ep
- Aired
- Jan 5, 2019 to Mar 30, 2019
- Status
- Finished Airing
Synopsis
Hanae Ashiya is still paying off a daunting debt to the perpetually dour Haruitsuki Abeno, yet he’s grown to genuinely value his work at the Mononokean. Gifted with the ability to speak to youkai, Ashiya takes his role seriously—helping Abeno guide these supernatural beings to their rightful home in the Underworld.
Just as Ashiya’s days begin to settle into a steadier rhythm, word of his involvement spreads and stirs unease among those who don’t welcome a human connected to the Mononokean’s otherworldly tea room. A routine trip to the Underworld soon draws the notice of influential figures, and Ashiya discovers that not every youkai is willing to accept Abeno’s intentions without resistance.
Otaku Consensus
The Morose Mononokean II lands as a confident niche sequel: fan scores on MAL and AniList point to a warmly received continuation that works best when it leans into youkai etiquette, dry partner comedy, and the broader Underworld hierarchy rather than simple supernatural problem-solving. Its most common limitation is also its identity: the gentle pacing and modest Pierrot Plus presentation favor character routine and folklore texture over dramatic escalation or high-impact exorcist action.
Why You Should Watch
Watch The Morose Mononokean II if you want a youkai series built around manners, obligation, and odd-couple rhythm rather than sword fights or horror. It scratches a nearby itch to Natsume’s Book of Friends, but with more workplace comedy and a sharper two-lead dynamic; it also has a touch of xxxHOLiC’s “supernatural service desk” appeal without becoming as cryptic or cruel. The second season is especially for viewers who liked the first season’s low-key intimacy and want the world to feel less like a string of visits and more like a society with gatekeepers, customs, and politics. Its appeal is specific: soft supernatural comedy, male-lead banter, and youkai mythology treated as social infrastructure.
Key Characters
- HHanae Ashiya(VA: Yuki Kaji)
Ashiya remains the emotional access point of the series: earnest enough to take every youkai encounter seriously, but not so polished that his compassion feels effortless.
- HHaruitsuki Abeno(VA: Tomoaki Maeno)
Abeno’s appeal is in the contrast between his sour, businesslike exterior and the precision with which he understands the rules, risks, and dignity of youkai work.
What Makes It Stand Out
- 1
Pierrot Plus handles this as a compact 13-episode Winter 2019 sequel, airing from January 5 to March 30, 2019, which gives the season a clear cour-length structure rather than a long-running shounen sprawl.
- 2
AniList’s tag profile is revealing: Youkai sits at 86% while Exorcism is only 20%, accurately marking the series as folklore-oriented supernatural service comedy rather than an action exorcist title.
- 3
The season’s appeal is strongly tied to its two-lead chemistry, reflected in AniList’s Male Protagonist tag at 90% and Cute Boys Doing Cute Things at 63%; the draw is as much interpersonal timing as mythology.
- 4
The second season expands the setting beyond isolated youkai encounters by bringing Ashiya and Abeno into contact with more influential Underworld figures, giving the folklore framework a more bureaucratic and social dimension.
- 5
Its reception profile is that of a respected specialist title: a 7.57 MAL score from 24,826 votes and a 74/100 AniList score, but with a lower MAL popularity rank of #3298, suggesting a smaller audience that rated it solidly.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Fun fact 1
- The Japanese title, Fukigen na Mononokean Tsuzuki, literally frames the season as a continuation; 'Tsuzuki' signals that this is not a reboot or side story, but a direct second season.
- Fun fact 2
- The opening theme is performed by mono palette., while the ending theme is performed by Wolpis Kater, connecting the show’s music credits to Japan’s online vocalist and utaite-adjacent scene.
- Fun fact 3
- Kiri Wazawa is credited as the original creator, and the anime’s emphasis on youkai customs and recurring interpersonal routines reflects its source-material identity more than a monster-of-the-week battle format.
- Fun fact 4
- The series’ genre listing is only Comedy and Supernatural, with Mythology as its theme, which is unusually precise for a youkai title: it foregrounds atmosphere and folklore behavior over horror, romance, or action labeling.
Studios
- Pierrot Plus
