7.6
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
ぬらりひょんの孫
7.6
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Synopsis
Rikuo Nura, a part-youkai and part-human boy, grew up as the young master of the Nura Clan. While he treated the clan, which consists of youkai of all shapes and sizes, like family, he soon learned that he was the only one among his classmates who saw youkai in this light. To most, they were terrifying creatures of folklore who ate children and relished in bloodshed. Taking this to heart, he swore to live his life as a normal human. Normalcy, however, is hard to come by for young Rikuo. Complic...
Background
Advanced screenings of the first two episodes of Nurarihyon no Mago were held in select TOHO Cinemas on June 13 and 20 of 2010. The full anime aired on Yomiuri TV, Tokyo MX, Chuukyou TV, BS11, Animax, among other stations in Japan.
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA teen torn between school life and yōkai destiny must become the monster to save his friends.
Rikuo Nura lives a double life: by day he’s a typical high‑schooler, by night he inherits the mantle of the Nura Clan’s legendary leader. Half‑human, half‑yōkai, he’s been raised among a motley crew of spirits—troll‑like oni, mischievous kitsune, and even a snow‑yōkai who pretends to be his classmate. While his peers dismiss the supernatural as horror stories, Rikuo treats his monstrous relatives like family, even as he vows to remain an ordinary boy. His resolve is tested when ancient rival factions and rogue yōkai begin targeting his friends—Yura, a prodigious onmyōji, and Kiyotsugu, an enthusiastic folklore nerd—forcing him to confront the truth of his lineage. To shield those he cares about, Rikuo must accept his bloodline as the grandson of the infamous Nurarihōn, mastering the nightly transformation that grants him the power and authority needed to lead the clan. The series blends high‑school drama with mythic battles, exploring the tension between humanity and heritage as Rikuo learns that embracing his inner monster may be the only way to protect his world.
mythic showdowndual identityschoolyard supernaturalclan politicsaction‑packed
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13+
moderate
ViolenceFantasy combat with swords, claws, and spiritual powers; some blood and visible injuries during clan battles.
mild
Sexual contentOccasional fan-service shots (cleavage, tight outfits) and one recurring gag about a yokai's obsession with the protagonist's 'night form'.
mild
Disturbing themesGrotesque yokai designs and occasional threats to children; themes of inherited duty and clan betrayal.
mild
LanguageStandard shounen insults and battle taunts ("bastard," "damn") in subtitles.
A coming-of-age supernatural action series where a reluctant half-yokai heir learns to lead a spirit clan. Expect monster-of-the-week fights, Japanese folklore creatures, and a protagonist who switches between a gentle daytime self and a confident nighttime form.
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Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan has 24 episodes.
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan is currently finished airing.
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan was produced by Studio Deen.
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan aired Jul 6, 2010 to Dec 21, 2010.
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan is based on a Manga.
A coming-of-age supernatural action series where a reluctant half-yokai heir learns to lead a spirit clan. Expect monster-of-the-week fights, Japanese folklore creatures, and a protagonist who switches between a gentle daytime self and a confident nighttime form.
