Rumiko Takahashi’s ‘Mao’ Sets Hulu, Disney+ Premiere as Viz Media Lands Rights
Variety • 4/3/2026
Summary
Viz Media has acquired North American and select international streaming rights to the anime adaptation of Rumiko Takahashi’s “Mao.” The series will premiere on April 4 on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America, coinciding with its launch on NHK General TV in Japan.
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