Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan (season 1)
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan is an anime series adapted from the manga of the same title written and illustrated by Hiroshi Shiibashi. The anime series, produced by Studio Deen, aired from July 6 to December 21, 2010.[1]
| Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
 Blu-Ray Set 1 cover of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan | |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| No. of episodes | 24.5 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Yomiuri TV |
| Original release | July 6 – December 21, 2010 |
| Season chronology | |
The season uses four pieces of theme music: two opening themes and two ending themes. From episodes 1–12, the first opening theme is Fast Forward performed by Monkey Majik while the ending theme is Sparky☆Start performed by Katate Size (Aya Hirano, Yui Horie and Ai Maeda). From episodes 13–24, the second opening theme is Sunshine performed by Monkey Majik and the second ending theme is Symphonic Dream performed by Katate Size (Aya Hirano, Yui Horie and Ai Maeda).
Episode list
| No. | Title[2] | Original airdate[3] | English airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Becoming the Lord of Pandemonium" Transcription: "Chimimoryō no Nushi to Nare" (Japanese: 魑魅魍魎の主となれ) | July 6, 2010 | October 2, 2012[4] | |
| Rikuo Nura is the grandson of Nurarihyon, and thus the Third Heir of the Nura Clan. However, being three fourths human, he does not act like the third heir. All of the yōkai of the Nura Clan want him to assume the leadership, but he just wants to be a normal human. His classmate Kiyotsugu invites Rikuo to come with them to the old school building that is said to be haunted by yōkai. They set out to investigate whether the building is really haunted by yōkai or not.[5] | ||||
| 02 | "Poison Wings Flutter in the Bamboo Thicket" Transcription: "Dokubane wa Shikurin ni Mau" (Japanese: 毒羽根は竹林に舞う) | July 13, 2010 | October 13, 2012 | |
| An old ally of the Nura Clan visits to have a discussion about Rikuo's role as the future head of the Nura Clan. Zen is a yōkai with a weak constitution and a long-time supporter of the Nura Clan – their family has lent the Nura Clan their support in return for protection. He was also Rikuo's play-mate when he was little. Zen asks Rikuo about the leadership but he evades the question, explaining that he does not wish to become their leader and Zen leaves doubting the future of the Nura Clan. | ||||
| 03 | "Yura Keikain and the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol" Transcription: "Keikain Yura to Kiyojūji Kaikitanteidan" (Japanese: 花開院ゆらと清十字怪奇探偵団) | July 20, 2010 | October 20, 2012 | |
| A new student, Yura, joins Rikuo's class. She knows a lot about yōkai and can sense their presence. Rikuo's friends form a paranormal investigation group and decide to have the inaugural ceremony at Rikuo's house since they've heard rumors of it being haunted. Much comedy ensues while they explore his house against his wishes. It is revealed that Yura is an onmyōji when the group is attacked by a rat. When Kana and Yura head home they are attacked by a group of yōkai. | ||||
| 04 | "The Rat of Darkness Devours the Cat" Transcription: "Yami no Nezumi wa Neko o Kurau" (Japanese: 闇の鼠は猫を喰らう) | July 27, 2010 | October 27, 2012 | |
| The head of the rat clan who kidnapped the girls lures Rikuo to his lair. There he demands that Rikuo write a letter abdicating his position as presumptive heir. On his way home Rikuo meets up with Ryota Neko, the head of the cat clan, who is being chased by minions of the rat clan. Once home he writes the letter that he has been ordered to while Ryota Neko sleeps. Upon hearing that Rikuo plans on giving up his position, Ryota Neko, despite being severely injured, heads off to fight. Rikuo, upon seeing this is moved and his night form takes over. After the battle, Yura promise to take down Night Rikuo. | ||||
| 05 | "Red Plum Blossoms On the Demons' Mountain" Transcription: "Onisumuyama ni Akakiume wa Saku" (Japanese: 鬼棲む山に紅き梅は咲く) | August 3, 2010 | November 3, 2012 | |
| Rikuo has taken ill following the overuse of his powers. Tsurara is nursing him back to health when his friends visit. Kana is confused about the nature of the relationship between Rikuo and Tsurara. Kiyotsugu informs Rikuo that the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol (including Yura ) are going on a trip. During the trip to the mountain Kana is still wondering about the relation between Rikuo and Oikawa. On reaching their destination Rikuo learns that the mountain is the domain of Gyuki – a member of his clan and the one responsible for trying to kill Rikuo. | ||||
| 06 | "A Trap is Set on the Evil Mountain" Transcription: "Ma no Yama ni Shikumareshi Wana" (Japanese: 魔の山に仕組まれし罠) | August 10, 2010 | November 10, 2012 | |
| Rikuo and his friends reach the mountain retreat. While the girls are in the onsen, Rikuo, the boys and Tsurara set off to look for spirits. Kana decides to follow them since she's jealous of the relationship between Rikuo and Tsurara. Meanwhile Gyuki orders his minions to kill them all. Mezuki with gyuki clansmen attempt to attack Natsumi and Saori but got interrupted by Yura. After being separated from the group, Tsurara is attacked. Just as she's about to be killed Rikuo saves her. | ||||
| 07 | "Darkness Moves on the Night of the New Moon" Transcription: "Shingetsu no Yoru ni Yami ga Ugoita" (Japanese: 新月の夜に闇が動いた) | August 17, 2010 | November 17, 2012 | |
| Yura is busy protecting the girls in the onsen when 3 new yōkai, introducing themselves as the three karasu, appear. They defeat the attackers in short order. Aotabo manages to find Rikuo's two friends and returns them to the inn. Meanwhile Rikuo fights Gozumaru, who tried to kill Tsurara. As Kana is walking up the stairs looking for Rikuo she's sees a ghostly light and gets scared but it turns out to be Rikuo carrying Tsurara. He leaves Tsurara with Kana and heads off to find Gyuki. | ||||
| 08 | "Cold-Blooded Umewakamaru!" Transcription: "Umewakamaru, Muzu!" (Japanese: 梅若丸、無残!) | August 24, 2010 | November 24, 2012 | |
| Gyuki's past is revealed. As a human he was once known as Umewakamaru, a noble child who excelled at everything. After his father died, his mother left him at a monastery. News of his mother's illness prompted Umewakamaru to want to see her. On the way he was tricked by demons into going the wrong way. There he found that his mother had been devoured by the yōkai, Gyuki. Umewakamaru went mad with grief and killed Gyuki and in his altered mental state he started killing other travelers. In time he also came to be known as Gyuki. It is then that Rikuo's grandfather, Nurarihyon, met him for the first time and after defeating Gyuki in battle requested that he join them as a member of their family. | ||||
| 09 | "Gyuki's Beloved Nura Clan" Transcription: "Gyūki no Aishita Nura-gumi" (Japanese: 牛鬼の愛した奴良組) | August 31, 2010 | December 1, 2012 | |
| Rikuo defeats Gyuki. Gyuki decides to commit suicide as atonement for going against the clan, but because he had the clan's best interest at heart, Rikuo stops him. At the next general meeting of the clan Rikuo announces his intention to succeed his grandfather and pardons Gyuki for his conduct. | ||||
| 10 | "The Demon Mirror Devours the Fruit" Transcription: "Makyō Kitarite Kajitsu o Kurau" (Japanese: 魔鏡来りて果実を喰らう) | September 7, 2010 | December 8, 2012 | |
| When Kana was six she looked into a mirror possessed by a yōkai that promised to take her away on her thirteenth birthday. Kana becomes trapped in the mirror world but is able to tell her friends about her predicament through a spirit doll that was a gift from Kiyotsugu. Rikuo, in his night form, saves Kana at the last second. Kana, on the way home, now infatuated with Rikuo's night form, wants to know more about him. He takes her to a yōkai hangout. In the morning, Kana asks Rikuo if his night form is his friend. | ||||
| 11 | "The Vanguard Wind Blows from the West" Transcription: "Senjin no Kaze, Nishi no Kata Yori" (Japanese: 先陣の風、西の方より) | September 14, 2010 | December 15, 2012 | |
| Hihi, an elder of the Nura Clan, is killed while investigating an incident in Demon Cat Alley. Because of this Rikuo and the elders have to put up with more bodyguards. Nurarihyon encounters Yura while walking around town. Yura, who is experiencing a crisis in confidence about her beliefs, begins to open up to Nurarihyon. The assassin who killed Hihi attacks while they talk and Yura leaps to Nurarihyon's defense, thinking he is but a simple old man. | ||||
| 12 | "Tamazuki and the Seven Shadows [2]" Transcription: "Tamazuki to Nanatsu no Kage" (Japanese: 玉章と七つの影) | September 21, 2010 | December 22, 2012 | |
| Nurarihyon kills the yōkai that attacked them while Yura is distracted. After the fight he disappears to look into this incident. While Rikuo is heading home he encounters Tamazuki, the figure behind all of the attacks. Tamazuki informs Rikuo of his plan to take over and destroy the Nura Clan. | ||||
| 12.5 | "Lord Gyuki's Rebellion: The Whole Story [2]" Transcription: "Gyūki-sama Muhon, Tenmatsu" (Japanese: 牛鬼様謀反、顛末) | September 28, 2010 | April 2, 2013 | |
| This episode is a recap of the episodes 01-12. | ||||
| 13 | "The Inugamigyobu Tanuki Tamazuki's Beckoning [2]" Transcription: "Inugamigyōbu Danuki Tamazuki no Temaneki" (Japanese: 隠神刑部狸玉章の手招き) | October 5, 2010 | April 2, 2013 | |
| The Supreme Commander is still missing and while listening to Karasu Tengu's hysterics, Rikuo is pulled back into a memory of being given a threat. In Nurarihyon's absence, Rikuo tries to keep the clan calm; but later that day, one of the yōkai in the Nura Clan's household is killed. | ||||
| 14 | "Fierce Fire and Sudden Rain [2]" Transcription: "Gōka to Shūu" (Japanese: 劫火と驟雨) | October 12, 2010 | August 20, 2013 | |
| Inugamigyobu Tamazuki and his 88 Demons of Shikoku come to Rikuo and loudly declare that they will take over the Nura Clan, directly challenging Rikuo. Rikuo in his human form hides his true feelings so that his friends won't find out about him. | ||||
| 15 | "The Fighting Girls [2]" Transcription: "Tōju, Hyakka Ryōran" (Japanese: 闘女、百花繚乱) | October 19, 2010 | August 20, 2013 | |
| Kagibari Onna, one of the Seven Phantom Travelers, has infiltrated the Nura Clan and is working as a waitress at Bakenekoya. But Yura isn't fooled by her disguise and informs Rikuo. Later Yura came late to the scene after Kappa and Night Rikuo left | ||||
| 16 | "The Sublime Spirit Burns Crimson [2]" Transcription: "Ketakaki Tamashii, Kurenai ni Moeyu" (Japanese: 気高き魂、紅に燃ゆ) | October 26, 2010 | August 20, 2013 | |
| While Tamazuki prepares to attack, Kiyotsugu tells the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol that he has made a discovery in his yōkai investigations – someone has been destroying shrines all over Ukiyoe Town. In one shrine Yura who arrived earlier than the Patrol went hiding in tree until they split up. While Rikuo and Oikawa discuss about the shrine destruction, Yura begin to suspect that Rikuo is having an affair. After the Patrol regroup she reminds Rikuo that "Thos who hunt two rabbits at one, don't even catch one". Meanwhile in Shikoku, Nurarihyon found Inugamigyobu-Tanuki, the Supreme Commander of Shikoku region. At night Jiro spot Sodemogi who tries to curse Kiyotsugu. Sodemogi is later saved by Tearai Oni and Inu Hou-Ou | ||||
| 17 | "Natsumi and Lord Senba" Transcription: "Natsumi to Senba-sama" (Japanese: 夏実と千羽様) | November 2, 2010 | August 20, 2013 | |
| Natsumi is the only person who continues to pay her respects to the local deity, Lord Senba. She decides to pay a visit to Lord Senba's shrine, but Lord Sodemogi is headed to the same place to continue his killing spree of local deities. | ||||
| 18 | "The Evil Dog Howls at the Ruins" Transcription: "Kyōken, Haikyo ni Hōkōsu" (Japanese: 凶犬、廃墟に咆哮す) | November 9, 2010 | August 20, 2013 | |
| After Lord Sodemogi's demise, the Shikoku Yokai plan to kill Rikuo, but the bloodthirsty Inugami gets impatient and goes after Rikuo on his own. | ||||
| 19 | "The Curtain Falls in the Darkness" Transcription: "Maku wa Yami Yori Hiraku" (Japanese: 幕は闇より開く) | November 16, 2010 | August 20, 2013 | |
| Inugami finally shows his true self. He easily brushes Rikuo's defenders aside and is about to kill Rikuo but the sun sets and Rikuo takes on his night form. Inugami proves no match for 'night' Rikuo but before he can be dispatched, Tanuki shows up and whisks him away. | ||||
| 20 | "The 7:3 Pledge of Loyalty" Transcription: "Shichibun Sanbun no Sakazuki" (Japanese: 七分三分の盃) | November 23, 2010 | August 20, 2013 | |
| Upon destroying most of Ukiyoe Town's local deities and confirming the strength of the Nura Clan with Inugami's attack, Tamazuki decides to finally bring on the main assault on Rikuo's clan. | ||||
| 21 | "Towards the Sunrise" Transcription: "Akatsuki ni" (Japanese: 暁に) | November 30, 2010 | March 02, 2013 | |
| When the Nura Clan hears about the Shikoku Yokai's attack on the Chichibo fortress, its members busily prepare to mobilize their small number of troops. | ||||
| 22 | "Darkness and Ice" Transcription: "Yami to Kōri" (Japanese: 闇と氷) | December 7, 2010 | March 09, 2013 | |
| As the battle progresses, Rikuo makes his way up towards Tamazaki. They spar but Rikuo is brought to his knees when one of Tamazaki's subordinates, Yosuzume, sneaks up and blinds him with her touch. Tamazaki asks Rikuo to join him, but he refuses. In rage, Tamazaki tries to kill Rikuo. Meanwhile, Tsurara, who has been searching for Rikuo since she lost track of at the beginning of the battle, arrives in the nick of time and blocks the blow. Yosuzume then touches Tsurara, blinding her as well as the rest of the battling yōkai. Though blinded, Tsurara and Rikuo work together to defeat Tamazaki's subordinates and Tsurara breaks the spell by freezing Yosuzume. | ||||
| 23 | "Devil's Hammer" Transcription: "Maō no Kozuchi" (Japanese: 魔王の小槌) | December 14, 2010 | March 16, 2013 | |
| Rikuo and his clan continue to fight with the tenacious Shikoku yokai who are adamant in conquering Rikuo's Fear. The Shikoku yokai's leader, Tamazaki begins to mercilessly kill his own comrades with the Mao's Hammer in order to absorb their strengths and wield them as his own. Elsewhere, Inugami abducts Kana and holds her hostage, however, she is rescued and Tamazaki slaughters Inugami. This leads to a final showdown between Rikuo and his allies and Tamazaki, who now has acquired ultimate strength. | ||||
| 24 | "The Moon in the Sky" Transcription: "Tsuki wa Sora ni Aru" (Japanese: 月は空にある) | December 21, 2010 | March 23, 2013 | |
| Rikuo becomes one with himself and has to come to the realization that no matter what, he is the Third Heir. The battle between Tamazuki and Rikuo carries on past the break of dawn, when Rikuo usually returns to his human form. | ||||
| 24.5 | "The Afterglow of Youth" Transcription: "Shōnen Tachi no Zanshō" (Japanese: 少年たちの残照) | December 28, 2010[6] | March 30, 2013 | |
| This episode is a recap of the episodes 13–24. | ||||
References
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