“Nurarihyon's legacy: Rikuo battles Hagoromo Gitsune to protect his clan and humanity from all-out youkai war.”
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan - Demon Capital
ぬらりひょんの孫 千年魔京
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Nurarihyon's legacy: Rikuo battles Hagoromo Gitsune to protect his clan and humanity from all-out youkai war.
Long before Rikuo Nura was born, the legendary youkai Nurarihyon, leader of a "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons," fell in love with a human woman. Though the two would initially find happiness, a threat from the terrifying fox-demon Hagoromo Gitsune would get in the way of their relationship. In the present, Rikuo has taken his rightful place as the heir to the Nura Clan. While he has accepted his youkai side, he must continue to maintain the secret of youkai, a difficult task when faced with the Keikain onmyouji clan and his youkai-obsessed friend, Kiyotsugu. Even so, Rikuo will do what he must to protect those important to him. The reappearance of the sinister Hagoromo Gitsune marks the start of Rikuo's most fearsome trial yet. The frightening creature bears a personal vendetta against his family and will stop at nothing to see her dream come to fruition. The world stands at a precipice, an all-out war that will drag Rikuo centerstage.
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σ 1.63 · some divergence
5.5 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 3.0
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Running avg · Jul 2011 → Apr 2025
- 9 “An underrated gem that surpasses its already enjoyable first season with richer storylines, deeper character backstories, and exhilarating sword fights that channel a Bleach-like thrill. Its 2000s...”
- 7 “Season 2 is a massive upgrade—engaging from episode 1, packed with cool newcomers like Itaku and a richly detailed Nura-clan history that blows the first season away. The only real caveat is that...”
- 9 “This sequel surpasses its prequel with non-stop action and a yokai cast—especially Kubinashi, Kappa, and Tsurara—that’s equal parts lovable and lethal. The ending lands with a frustrating jolt,...”
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A Tv Production · Summer 2011
Studio Deen.Yomiuri Telecasting · Yomiko Advertising
- Format 24 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 12m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2011 – Dec 2011 Summer 2011
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-6023 catalog
Produced by
- Yomiuri Telecasting Producer
- Yomiko Advertising Producer
- Pony Canyon Producer
- TOHO Producer
- Shueisha Producer
- BS11 Producer
- Imagine Producer
Licensed by
- VIZ Media Licensor