List of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan episodes
The anime series, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, known in Japan as Nurarihyon no Mago (ぬらりひょんの孫, lit., "Grandson of Nurarihyon"). The opening themes are Fast Forward and Sunshine, both of which are performed by Monkey Majik and the ending themes are Sparky☆Start and Symphonic Dream performed by Katate Size (Aya Hirano, Yui Horie and Ai Maeda). The anime is slated to be released on eight DVDs.
The anime is 52 episodes long, divided into 2 seasons of 26, although each has 2 recaps (in the middle and end) so it's more like 2 seasons of 24 totalling 48.
The first season has 24 normal episodes and 2 recap episodes according to official site.[1] However Viz Media counted recap episodes and aired the series as 26 episodes long. It aired in 2010 and was translated into English in 2013. A special was also released at Jump Festa between the airing of episodes 17 and 18.
A second season was announced and aired in 2011, being translated into English in 2014. It followed the same episode pattern (24 normal episodes with a recap added in the middle and end) of the first season. 2 OVAs were also subsequently released in 2012, continuing the story.
The opening themes are Hoshi no Arika and The LOVE SONG, both of which are performed by LM.C and the endings themes are Orange Smile and Departure performed by Katate Size (Aya Hirano, Yui Horie and Ai Maeda).[2]
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan began broadcasting in the United States and Canada on Viz Media's online network, Neon Alley, on October 2, 2012.
Episode list
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
| No. | Title[3] | Original airdate[4] | English airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Becoming the Lord of Pandemonium" "Chimimoryō no Nushi to Nare" (魑魅魍魎の主となれ) | July 3, 2010 | October 2, 2012[5] |
| 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.[6] | |||
| 02 | "Poison Wings Flutter in the Bamboo Thicket" "Dokubane wa Shikurin ni Mau" (毒羽根は竹林に舞う) | July 11, 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" "Keikain Yura to Kiyojūji Kaikitanteidan" (花開院ゆらと清十字怪奇探偵団) | July 18, 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" "Yami no Nezumi wa Neko o Kurau" (闇の鼠は猫を喰らう) | July 25, 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. | |||
| 05 | "Red Plum Blossoms On the Demons' Mountain" "Onisumuyama ni Akakiume wa Saku" (鬼棲む山に紅き梅は咲く) | August 1, 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 they are going on a trip. 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" "Ma no Yama ni Shikumareshi Wana" (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. 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" "Shingetsu no Yoru ni Yami ga Ugoita" (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 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!" "Umewakamaru, Muzu!" (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" "Gyūki no Aishita Nura-gumi" (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" "Makyō Kitarite Kajitsu o Kurau" (魔鏡来りて果実を喰らう) | September 6, 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" "Senjin no Kaze, Nishi no Kata Yori" (先陣の風、西の方より) | September 13, 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 [3]" "Tamazuki to Nanatsu no Kage" (玉章と七つの影) | September 20, 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 [3]" "Gyūki-sama Muhon, Tenmatsu" (牛鬼様謀反、顛末) | September 27, 2010 | April 2, 2013 |
| This episode is a recap of the episodes 01-12. | |||
| 13 | "The Inugamigyobu Tanuki Tamazuki's Beckoning [3]" "Inugamigyōbu Danuki Tamazuki no Temaneki" (隠神刑部狸玉章の手招き) | September 27, 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 [3]" "Gōka to Shūu" (劫火と驟雨) | October 1, 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 [3]" "Tōju, Hyakka Ryōran" (闘女、百花繚乱) | October 11, 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. | |||
| 16 | "The Sublime Spirit Burns Crimson [3]" "Ketakaki Tamashii, Kurenai ni Moeyu" (気高き魂、紅に燃ゆ) | October 18, 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. | |||
| 17 | "Natsumi and Lord Senba" "Natsumi to Senba-sama" (夏実と千羽様) | October 25, 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" "Kyōken, Haikyo ni Hōkōsu" (凶犬、廃墟に咆哮す) | November 1, 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" "Maku wa Yami Yori Hiraku" (幕は闇より開く) | November 8, 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 an be dispatched, Tanuki shows up and whisks him away. | |||
| 20 | "The 7:3 Pledge of Loyalty" "Shichibun Sanbun no Sakazuki" (七分三分の盃) | November 15, 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" "Akatsuki ni" (暁に) | November 22, 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" "Yami to Kōri" (闇と氷) | December 6, 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" "Maō no Kozuchi" (魔王の小槌) | December 13, 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" "Tsuki wa Sora ni Aru" (月は空にある) | December 20, 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" "Shōnen Tachi no Zanshō" (少年たちの残照) | December 27, 2010 | March 30, 2013 |
| This episode is a recap of the episodes 13-24. | |||
Special
23 October 2010 (after episode 17 and before episode 18) a 13-minute long special episode entitled ぬらりひょんの孫 ～激闘 大フットサル大会！奴良組Wカップ!!～ (Nurarihyon no Mago: Gekitou Dai Futtosaru Taikai! Nuragumi W Cup!!) was shown at Jump Super Anime Tour 2010. It was later included in the Blu-ray release of season 1.
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan - Demon Capital
| No. | Title | Original airdate[7] | English airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 (25) | "The Nura Clan's Third Heir Awakens" "Kakusei, Nura-gumi Sandaime" (覚醒、奴良組三代目) | July 3, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| In Rikuo's past, Rikuo's father, Rihan Nura, is seen walking with a five-year-old Rikuo and a mysterious black-haired girl. As Rikuo runs ahead, Rihan stops to observe his surroundings; suddenly, the girl stabs him from behind, killing him, while Rikuo can only look on in shock. Three years later, Rikuo is shown playing pranks on his yōkai family and learning the yōkai art of "dine-and-dash" with his grandfather, Nurarihyon. In a meeting with the leaders of the Nura Clan, to everyone's surprise, Nurarihyon declares that his grandson will be the next heir. However, Rikuo, having been told by his friends that all yōkai are evil and upon hearing of the evil deeds of the clan leaders towards humans, refuses. The following day, Rikuo misses the last bus from school and is returned home by Karasu Tengu. Once home he hears that the bus carrying his classmates has been in an accident. Rikuo transforms into his yōkai form for the first time and goes out to rescue them, leading his own Night Parade of a Hundred Demons. The accident is revealed to have been caused by some yōkai from the Nura Clan that feeds on children and whose leader expected to be named the next heir. After Rikuo kills their leader and his posse routs the other yōkai he declares that he will become the Third Heir of the Nura Clan and protect humans. | |||
| 02 (26) | "Two Justice"[8] "Futari no Seigi" (二人の正義) | July 10, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| Two mysterious men arrive in Ukiyoe Town. It is revealed that they are Ryuji and Mamiru Keikain, Yura's older brother and childhood friend who have come to find Yura. During the search, they encounter Aotabo and defeat him. Meanwhile, the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol is on another yōkai search, but decide to search for Yura, who has not been attending school recently. Rikuo finds her training in an abandoned place. Moments later, Ryuji appears and realizes that Rikuo is a yōkai. At first, Yura doesn't believe her brother and tries to protect Rikuo but she is defeated. As night falls, Rikuo transforms into his "night" form. | |||
| 03 (27) | "Yura Keikain's Assent"[8] "Keikain Yura no Nattoku" (花開院ゆらの納得) | July 17, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| The battle between Ryuji and Rikuo begins. Ryuji uses his ultimate weapon and challenges Rikuo - if he can survive for three minutes, he wins. Rikuo manages to survive but is severely injured. Believing that Rikuo can't move as fast as before, Ryuji attacks him but it was a ruse and Rikuo counters. Mamiru suddenly attacks in order to protect Ryuji, but Rikuo's yōkai comrades appear to protect their master. Surprisingly, Ryuji gets up, surprised that he isn't wounded. He then realizes that Rikuo uses a sword that only cuts a yōkai. Before he and Mamiru leave, he tells Yura the purpose of his visit. After the battle, Yura asks Rikuo whether he is human. He replies that he is a human by day and a yōkai by night but still the same Nura. | |||
| 04 (28) | "Nurarihyon and Yohime"[8] "Nurarihyon to Yōhime" (ぬらりひょんと珱姫) | July 24, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| 400 years ago, the Nura Clan is starting to become the most feared clan in the land. They are different from the other yōkai clans because they do not bother (kill) humans. During this era there is a beautiful woman named Yohime who is said to be "God's gift" because of her power to cure any kind of illness and injuries. Yohime's power is abused by her father who demands huge amounts of money from the people who want to be cured. Yohime's father also controls her movements and keeps her isolated at home, unaware of the outside world. As the news of her beauty and special healing powers spreads, she becomes the target of the Kyoto yōkai, who want to offer her liver to their leader, Hagoromo Gitsune. Nurarihyon has also heard about Yohime and becomes interested in her. One evening, Nurarihyon appears in Yohime's room and declares his interest. Some time later, Nurarihyon again appears in her room and he takes Yohime to the Nura Clan hideout in order to introduce Yohime to his comrades. To their surprise, Nurarihyon asks her to be his wife. However, she doesn't answer and insists that he not visit her again. The following night Yohime's mansion is attacked by yōkai and all of the onmyōji looking after her are killed. When Nurarihyon arrives on the scene, the lone surviving onmyōji reveals that Yohime has been captured by Hagoromo Gitsune's clan. | |||
| 05 (29) | "Towards Today"[8] "Ima e to Tsunagu" (今へと繋ぐ) | July 31, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| Nurarihyon rushes to Osaka Castle to save Yohime. He challenges Hagoromo Gitsune and her clan and manages to defeat her with the help of his Hundred Demons and Hidemoto, the 13th head of the Keikain family. Afterwards, Nurarihyon becomes the "Lord of Pandemonium" and his clan is acknowledged as the most powerful clan of all. Yohime realizes that she is in love with Nurarihyon and decides to stay by his side. | |||
| 06 (30) | "The Tono Story"[8] "Tōno Monogatari" (遠野・物語) | August 7, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| Rikuo is desperate to go to Kyoto to save Yura and avenge the death of his father. Nurarihyon is left no choice but to send his grandson to Tono Village to train him and greatly improve his skills as Rikuo's current abilities are lacking. In the village, he meets new friends who help him discover his true self as well as better understand what being Nurarihyon means. | |||
| 07 (31) | "Kyoka Suigetsu"[9] "Kyōka Suigetsu" (鏡花水月) | August 14, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| Rikuo's training continues. At the same time, a deputation of Kyoto yōkai come to Tono Village to ask Akagappa, the leader of the village, to help Hagoromo Gitsune fulfill her goal. Akagappa refuses to help them. The Kyoto yōkai are preparing to leave the place when they spot Rikuo and attempt to kill him. During the fight, Rikuo comes to understand the real power of Nurarihyon and manages to cut the fear of his enemy. The enemies retreat, saying that they will defeat him together with his clan and all onmyōji. The invasion of Hagoromo Gitsune has finally started. | |||
| 08 (32) | "Hagoromo Gitsune Kyoto Invasion"[9] "Hagoromo Gitsune Kyōto Zenmetsu Shinkō" (羽衣狐京都全滅侵攻) | August 21, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| At the Seieji Temple, the 5th seal is broken. Only four seals prevent Hagoromo Gitsune from achieving her goal. Yura and Mamiru train under Ryuji's tutelage while Akifusa, Masatsugu and Pato, the onmyōji guardians of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd seals located at Nijo Castle, Sokokuji Temple, and Rokukinji Temple proceed with their plan to kill Hagoromo Gitsune at the Nishihoganji Temple (fourth seal). In Tono, Rikuo hears that that skilled onmyōji are being hunted down one by one and decides to return home to gather his night parade of demons before heading to Kyoto. His friends among the Tono yōkai decide to accompany him. | |||
| 09 (33) | "The Grey Onmyoji"[9] "Haiiro no Onmyōji" (灰色の陰陽師) | August 28, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| Tsurara and Aotabo reach Kyoto where they meet Yura, who rescues the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol from a Kyoto yōkai attack. Meanwhile the Sokokuji Temple (second seal) is under attack from an unexpected enemy, Akifusa. Yura comes to reinforce the second seal defense and is almost killed by Akifusa but Ryuji intervenes. | |||
| 10 (34) | "Hagun"[9] "Hagun" (破軍) | September 4, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| Akifusa, envious of Yura's rising status as presumptive heir, has been possessed by Minagoroshi Jizo and is aiding the Kyoto yōkai in destroying Keikain barriers. Ryuji defeats Akifusa but Hagoromo Gitsune and her night parade appear scene and his overmatched. Yura and Mamiru appear and Yura uses her Hagun technique, guided by Hidemoto, to purge the possessed Akifusa. Yura and other onmyoji then retreat. Meanwhile, conflict breaks out between Itaku and Kubinashi as they travel to Kyoto on the Nura Clan's flying ship. | |||
| 11 (35) | "Battle Above Kyoto"[10] "Kyō Jōkū no Tatakai" (京上空の戦い) | September 11, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| Itaku and Kubinashi continue to fight until Zen intervenes and restores order. Hakuzozu, the gatekeeper of Kyoto interdicts the flying ship with a yōkai army and challenges Rikuo to a duel. Rikuo uses his new techniques and destroys the Dakini, Hakuzozu's weapon. The defeated Hakuzozu asks for death but Rikuo spares him and asks him to join his side. Although their leader was defeated, the yōkai army begins to attack the flying ship as it nears the dark outskirts of Kyoto. | |||
| 12 (36) | "Long-Standing Wish"[10] "Shukugan" (宿願) | September 18, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| Rikuo and his clan land their damaged ship on a river in downtown Kyoto. Although Hakuzozu refuses to join Rikuo, he advises him to go to the Fushime Inari Shrine, location of the eighth seal. As Rikuo and his Night Parade fight their way through Kyoto, Yura, Hidemoto and other onmyōji gather at Kekain house to discuss a battle plan to defeat Hagoromo Gitsune by using Hagun together with Nenekirimaru. Tsurara bursts into the meeting to inform them that Nura Clan aid is on its way. | |||
| 12.5 (36.5) | "The Destiny of the Demon Capital" "Innen no Sennen Makyō" (因縁の千年魔京) | September 25, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| This episode is a recap of the episodes 25-36. | |||
| 13 (37) | "Torii Labyrinth"[10] "Meikyū: Torii no Mori" (迷宮・鳥居の森) | October 2, 2011 | January 28, 2014 |
| Rikuo and his Night Parade go to the summit of the Forest of Torii. There Awashima picks up a rock and unknown to anyone in the group except Kurotabo is instantly tagged to be spirited away. She lags behind the others and is spirited away by a boy and the Nijunanamen Senju Mukade. Once in the realm of Mukade, Awashima is attacked through the numerous torii scattered around the landscape. She is given a glimmer of hope when Kurotabo pierces Mukade's world but is unable to help any further. Remembering Amezo's advice about dealing with yōkai who appear to be invincible in their own territories, Awashima is able to defeat Mukade and escape the Forest of The Lost. Hidemoto then arrives and tells the Rikuo and his Night Parade what they have to do to defeat Hagoromo Gitsune. Suddenly, Tsuchigumo appears before the allied forces looking for a challenging foe to fight. | |||
| 14 (38) | "An Ayakashi to Avoid" "Zettai ni Sōgū Shite wa Naranai Ayakashi" (絶対に遭遇してはならない妖) | October 9, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| Rikuo and his Night Parade are unable to defeat Tsuchigumo no matter how many times they try. Rikuo continues to fight even though morning has come and he is in his human form. Impressed by their tenacity, Tsuchigumo retreats to Sokokuji Temple, taking Tsurara as a hostage to ensure that Rikuo will come after him. At the Nijo Castle area (first seal), Hagoromo Gitsune enters Nuegaike Pond where the last seal is located and yet to be broken. Gyuki and Great Tengu of Mount Kurama come to Kyoto to train Rikuo for the upcoming battle. | |||
| 15 (39) | "Descent Into Darkness" "Yami ni Shizumu..." (闇に沈む…) | October 16, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| Hagoromo Gitsune breaks the first seal and starts to gather human livers for the birth of Nue. While Rikuo trains, Kejoro tries to raise the morale of the Nura clan. Kubinashi, disillusioned by recent events, decides to go out and kill Kyoto yōkai on his own. Kejoro follows him and at the Ryuenji Temple (sixth seal) they encounter Ibaraki Doji. At Kekain house, Akifusa duels with Shokera after it defeats Yura's grandfather and the gathered onmyōji. | |||
| 16 (40) | "Shared Past" "Futari no Kako" (二人の過去) | October 23, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| At Kekain house, Aotabo is roused to fight Shokera in order to protect the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol. At Ryuenji Temple, Kubinashi and Kejoro are about to defeat Ibaraki Doji when Kidomaru arrives increasing the odds against them. Suddenly, a seal falls from the sky. Yura and Hidetomo have resealed the Fushime-Inari Shrine and Hashira Villa, and now Ryuenji Temple (the eighth, seventh and sixth seals). By doing so they hope to trap Hagoromo Gitsune in Nijo Castle (the first seal). | |||
| 17 (41) | "Equipping a Hundred Demons" "Hyakki Matou Miwaza" (百鬼纏う御業) | October 30, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| Kidomaru defeats Yura and is about to take her to Hagoromo Gitsune but Ryuji, Mamiru, Kurotabo and Kappa intervene. Kappa takes Yura, Kubinashi and Kejoro to Kakain house where Akifusa and Aotabo have defeated Shokera. Yura's grandfather officially passes the authority of Keikain House to her and dies. Rikuo's training is ongoing. As he and the others rest, a group of Kyoto yōkai attacks. Gozumaru is injured and Mezumaru removes him from the field. Despite his weak constitution, Zen wants to fight. After an intense argument, Rikuo lets Zen fight their enemies and is surprised when he is able to channel Zen's Fear along with his own. | |||
| 18 (42) | "Entrust It All to Me" "Zenbu Azukero" (全部あずけろ) | November 6, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| Now that Rikuo has mastered the Matoi technique, the allied counterattack begins. Rikuo and his Night Parade retake the Seieji, Nishihoganji, and Rokukinji temples (fifth, fourth and third seals) which are resealed and head straight to Sokokuji Temple (second seal) to rescue Tsurara. Feeling hopeless, Tsurara tries to commit suicide but Rikuo and others came in a nick of time. Rikuo gains Tsurara's trust and together they fight using the Matoi technique, managing to sever one of Tsuchigumo's arms. Unfazed, Tsuchigumo seals the fighting area and repeatedly attacks Rikuo who is able to avoid being mauled. Tsurara, Zen and the Tono yōkai leap over the spider barrier to aid Rikuo. | |||
| 19 (43) | "A Bond of Trust" "Senaka-goshi no Kizuna" (背中越しの絆) | November 13, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| Rikuo once again uses the Matoi technique, this time with Itaku, and they are able to defeat Tsuchigumo. Tsuchigumo leaves so he can gather his strength to challenge Nue. At the Nuegaike Pond, Hagoromo Gitsune is about to give birth to Nue. Suddenly, although he is too weak to fight, Nurarihyon appears before her asking questions about his son's murder. Distracted by the surroundings, Nurarihyon is surrounded by enemies. Karasu Tengu, who has followed Nurarihyon rescues him but they are blinded by Yosuzume. Nurarihyon is stabbed by the Maō's Hammer and identifies his attacker as Minagoroshi Jizo. Kidomaru informs the rest of the Kyoto yōkai that Hagoromo Gitsune is going on a labor. At the same time, Rikuo and his Night Parade approach the gate of Nijo Castle. | |||
| 20 (44) | "The Cycle of Rebirth" "Rin'ne no Wa" (輪廻の環) | November 20, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| After slaying Hagoromo Gitsune's minions, the allied forces of the Nura Clan and Keikain House storm the castle where they encounter Kidomaru. Kidomaru traps them in Ranjomon Gate, where he is able to defeat Rikuo and Tsurara. Kurotabo then volunteers to use Matoi with Rikuo. As they fight, he teaches Rikuo about different ways of using Matoi which allows them to defeat Kidomaru. | |||
| 21 (45) | "Birth" "Tanjō" (誕生) | November 27, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| Rikuo and Kurotabo finally defeat Kidomaru but it is too late - Nue has been born. Above the castle, Mamiru and Ryuji distract Hagoromo Gitsune to allow Yura and Hidemoto to seal Nue in his chrysalis, but Tsuchigumo interferes due to his desire to fight Nue. Rikuo rescues Ryuji and duels with Hagoromo Gitsune as Minagoroshi Jizo tries to scare Tsuchigumo off with the Maō's Hammer. | |||
| 22 (46) | "Fragments of the Past" "Tsuioku no Kakera" (追憶の欠片) | December 4, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| Ibaraki Doji and Kyokotsu are defeated by Kubinashi, Kejoro, Jami and Aotabo. The battle between Hagoromo Gitsune and Rikuo continues until Hagoromo Gitsune pins Rikuo down. She is about to kill Rikuo but the memories of her host come to her mind and disturb her. In her moment of distraction, Rikuo joins with Yura and together they force Hagoromo Gitsune from the host body. Unfortunately, Nue has finally come out of his cocoon. Hagoromo Gitsune realizes that it was Seimei and Minagoroshi Jizo who had manipulated events around her. Despite all that she has done to ensure his reincarnation, Seimei betrays Hagoromo Gitsune and sends her to Hell. Recovered from his blindness, Tsuchigumo challenges Nue. | |||
| 23 (47) | "Banquet of Darkness" "Ankoku no Utage" (暗黒の宴) | December 11, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| To the surprise of everyone, Nue is able to defeat Tsuchigumo almost effortlessly. Nurarihyon orders Gyuki and his fellows to delay Nue. Hagoromo Gitsune's host is revealed to be Yamabuki Otome, Rihan's first wife. Before she dies, Yamabuki Otome reveals that as part of their plan to eliminate Rihan, Abe no Seimei and Sanmoto Gorozaemon used Soul Rebirth on her and manipulated her memories. She was taken into Rihan's house and when conditions were right, she killed him. Rikuo, together with the Nura Clan and the Tono yōkai, attack Nue but are unable to harm him with their haphazard attacks. | |||
| 24 (48) | "Rikuo’s Declaration" "Rikuo, Sengensu" (リクオ、宣言す) | December 18, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| Rikuo gathers the combined fear of his Night Parade of a Hundred Demons by using the Matoi tecnique and attacks Nue. To Nue's surprise his body starts to fall apart. Realizing that his body still needs to adjust to the human world Nue retreats to Hell, taking his followers with him, but promising to return to finish the fight. Exhilaration fills the allies at their unexpected victory. Rikuo tells his grandfather to make him the Third Heir to the Nura Clan and states that he is willing to undergo any training to become stronger. Afterwards, Hidemoto and Nurarihyon discuss matters and estimate that they have about a year before Nue returns. Resting at home, Rikuo dreams of his father and grandfather. When he wakes up he joins the concil where Nurarihyon informs everyone that there will be an all-out war against Nue clan and its retainers. Rikuo then informs his subordinates that the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons he leads will follow a code of honor and not hurt humans. | |||
| 24.5 (48.5) | "The Fate of the Demon Capital" "Kenkon no Sennen Makyō" (乾坤の千年魔京) | December 25, 2011 | May 20, 2014 |
| This episode is a recap of episodes 26-48. | |||
OVAs
4 December 2012 and 4 March 2013, two additional 23-minute OVAs were released after Sennen Makyou finished. They were bundled with the limited edition releases of volumes 24 and 25 of the manga.
References
- ↑ List of episodes
- ↑ News: Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan TV Anime Gets 2nd Season
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "VIZ Media Anime". VIZ Media. Retrieved 2010-10-12.
- ↑ "ぬらりひょんの孫". Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
- ↑ Neon Alley programming schedule
- ↑ http://www.vizanime.com/series/10117/0/asc
- ↑ "ぬらりひょんの孫 ～千年魔京～". Media Arts Database. Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "ぬらりひょんの孫 ～千年魔京～" (in Japanese). Web Newtype. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 "ぬらりひょんの孫 ～千年魔京～" (in Japanese). Web Newtype. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved August 10, 2011.
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