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Nurarihyon no Mago
Synopsis: Rikuo Nura is a young man struggling with his dual identity as a human and youkai, while trying to distance himself from the dark legacy of his clan, the Nura clan. Raised in a world where youkai are seen as monsters, he feels out of place both among his human friends and among the supernatural beings he is a part of by birthright. When threats from powerful youkai begin to emerge, Rikuo is forced to confront his true self, challenging his own beliefs and the fears that surround him. Accompanied by unlikely friends and guided by a heritage he cannot ignore, he must decide whether to become the leader his clan needs or continue fleeing from who he really is.
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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Nurarihyon no Mago
- Anime Name in Japanese: ぬらりひょんの孫
- Anime Name in English: Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
- Other names: The Grandson of Nurarihyon, Grandchild of Nurarihyon
Production information
- Producers: Yomiuri Telecasting, Yomiko Advertising, Pony Canyon, TOHO, Shueisha, BS11, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Imagine
- Licensors: VIZ Media
- Studios: Studio Deen
Anime Information
- Type: 24 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 24
- Date: July 6, 2010 to December 21, 2010
- Genres: action, supernatural
- Subjects: Others
- Target: Shounen
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Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.6
- Popularity: 277,637
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Nurarihyon no Mago" is based on the manga written and illustrated by Hiroshi Shiibashi.
- The anime aired for the first time in 2010 and received a second season entitled "Nurarihyon no Mago: Sennen Makyō" in 2011.
- The story follows Rikuo Nura, who is part human and part youkai, as he deals with being the heir to the leadership of a youkai clan.
- The name "Nurarihyon" refers to a creature from Japanese mythology, known for being a youkai who sneaks into people's homes and behaves like the owner.
- The manga was serialized in the magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2008 to 2012, covering a total of 25 volumes.
Main Characters
- Nura Rikuo - Young leader of the Nura Clan, half human and half youkai.
- Oikawa Tsurara - loyal Yuki-onna and close companion of Rikuo.
- Keikain Yura - Exorcist witch from the Keikain family, friend of Rikuo.
- Ienaga Kana - Childhood friend of Rikuo, human.
- Nurarihyon - Founder of the Nura Clan and grandfather of Rikuo.
- Kubinashi - Headless youkai, member of the Nura Clan.
- Kappa -
- Kurotabou - Skilled warrior, member of the Nura Clan.
- Zen -
- Shouei -
Summary and events
- Rikuo Nura is a young half-youkai and half-human, heir to the Nura Clan.
- Since he was young, he has treated the youkai members of the clan like family, while his classmates fear these creatures of folklore.
- Decide to live like a normal human, rejecting your youkai nature.
- His plans are hindered by classmates like Tsurara Oikawa, who goes to school with him, the onmyouji Yura Keikain, and his friend Kiyotsugu, who is fascinated by youkais.
- Rikuo faces threats from rival youkais and other entities that put those he loves at risk.
- To protect his loved ones, Rikuo must accept his inheritance as the grandson of the legendary Nurarihyon.
- During the night, he transforms into a powerful youkai, worthy of being the next leader of the Nura Clan.
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Meaning of Nurarihyon no Mago
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ぬらりひょんの孫
- ぬらりひょん - Nurarihyon, a supernatural creature from Japanese mythology, often described as an entity that appears unexpectedly in houses.
- の - of, a possessive particle that indicates relation or belonging.
- 孫 - grandson, designates the relationship of descent or family inheritance.
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