Mono episode 1: Release date and time, where to watch, and more

Mono episode 1 is scheduled to premiere on April 13, 2025, at 12:00 AM JST on TOKYO MX. The TV anime series, produced by Soigne, will also be released on additional networks such as Tachigi TV, Gunma TV, BS 11, MBS, YBS, and AT-X. Following this, Crunchyroll and Aniplus Asia will digitally distribute the anime internationally.

The story of Mono revolves around a high school photography club and its members. Satsuki Amamiya, the main protagonist, is disheartened by the graduation of her beloved club president. Alongside her friend Anne, she must face the situation and uncover the mystery of a missing panoramic camera. Here is detailed information on where and when to watch Mono episode 1.

Mono episode 1 release date and time

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Mono episode 1 will primarily air in Japan via television networks at 12:00 AM JST on Sunday, April 13, 2025. The series will then be released worldwide and will be available to watch at the same or at different times depending on the viewer's location.

In some countries, the anime will be available to stream on April 12. Mono episode 1, upon its release in Japan, will correspond with worldwide time zones based on location:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Date	Release Day
Japanese Standard Time	12:00 AM	April 13	Sunday
Eastern Standard Time	11:00 AM	April 12	Saturday
Pacific Standard Time	08:00 AM	April 12	Saturday
British Summer Time	04:00 PM	April 12	Saturday
Central European Summer Time	05:00 PM	April 12	Saturday
Australian Central Time	12:30 AM	April 13	Sunday
Indian Standard Time	08:30 PM	April 12	Saturday
Philippine Standard Time	11:00 PM	April 12	Saturday

Where to watch Mono episode 1?

Satsuki Amamiya from the Mono official trailer (Image via Soigne)

Japanese fans of the anime can watch Mono starting at 12:00 AM JST every Sunday on TOKYO MX. The series will also be available on Tachigi TV, Gunma TV, BS 11, and MBS, premiering at the same time. Yamanashi Broadcast will feature the anime on Thursday, April 25, at 01:30 AM JST, while AT-X will feature it on Tuesday, April 15, at 11:00 PM JST.

Japanese streaming websites like ABEMA and d Anime Store will feature the anime weekly starting Sunday, April 13, at 12:00 AM JST. The anime will also be available on several other Japanese streaming services. Following this, Crunchyroll and Aniplus Asia will digitally release the weekly anime globally.

Mono: Storyline and synopsis

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Mono is a comedy anime adapted from the Japanese four-panel manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Afro. The story follows Satsuki Amamiya, a high school student and member of the school's photography club.

After the graduation of her beloved president of the photography club, Satsuki starts feeling down about missing her. She is then approached and encouraged by her close friend and fellow club member, Anna Kiriyama. Satsuki eventually starts feeling better and resumes her High School club activities.

Following that, Satsuki becomes excited about winning a panoramic camera at an auction, however, the camera never arrives. Both Anna and Satsuki start investigating the issue when Anna discovers the address of the seller. The seller lives near their school, so Anna and Satsuki visit the location, where they find a candy store.

What to expect from Mono episode 1? (speculative)

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Mono episode 1 is titled The Journey of Things. The premiere will introduce the female protagonist, Amemiya Satsuki, as a part of the Photography Club. Sadly, Amemiya feels depressed because of her club's president. Due to this, she abandons all her club activities.

However, with the emotional support of her best friend, Kiriyama Ann, who is also a part of the Photography club, Amemiya decides to buckle and fill the boots of her president. So, the first thing she does is retrieve the 360-degree camera that didn't arrive from the publisher in time.

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Ribhu Ghosh is an Anime writer at Sportskeeda. With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Calcutta University, his deep-rooted passion for anime and manga led him to pursue a career in writing about the same.

Along with his 6 years of experience as an illustrator and digital artist for various overseas anime studios and companies, he also aspires to write storylines. Ribhu's creative journey has been profoundly influenced by renowned mangakas such as Sui Ishida, Masashi Kishimoto, Kohei Horikoshi, and Koyoharu Gotouge.

Ribhu's enthusiasm for storytelling and illustration is evident in his meticulous approach to reporting. He values accuracy and relevance and always prioritizes thorough research.

If given a chance, he would return to 2014 and be a part of the Tokyo Ghoul series, as he admires its action scenes, story, plot twists, art, and adaptation from the manga.

When he's not writing, Ribhu enjoys illustrating, playing chess, and engaging in outdoor activities like badminton. His diverse interests extend to music, cooking, reading, and gaming, all of which complement his passion for entertainment.

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