Nurarihyon no Mago

Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
ぬらりひょんの孫
Grandchild of Nurari Hyon
The Grandson of Nurarihyon

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Synopsis

Rikuo Nura appears to be an ordinary middle school student. Appearances, however, can be deceiving. In reality, the young boy has one-fourth of youkai blood and is the heir to a large clan of youkai led by his grandfather, Nurarihiyon. As a small child, he was told that youkai often perform evil deeds, leading to his reluctance to succeed the Nura Clan and doing whatever he could to avoid his destiny. During the night, Rikuo undergoes a transformation into a fearsome youkai who resembles Nurarihiyon in his prime. Realizing that he can use his power to protect others, he accepts his inheritance, aiming to unite all the youkai factions across Japan and establish his own "Night Parade of a Hundred Demons." [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Nurarihyon no Mago was published in English as Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint from February 1, 2011, to February 3, 2015. It was also released in Italian by Panini Comics from April 25, 2010, to May 31, 2014; and in Brazilian Portuguese by Editora JBC from October 2012 to October 2014.

Published

Mar 10, 2008 to Dec 28, 2012

Authors

Shiibashi, Hiroshi

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Rikuo Nura976 fan favorites
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Age: 12-13 Birthday: September 23 Height: 148 cm (human); 175 cm (yokai) Weight: 48 kg (human); 66 kg (yokai) Rikuo Nura is 3/4 human and 1/4 yokai. He is the son of Rihan and Wakana Nura and grandson of Nurarihyon and Yohime. He is the third and current head of the Nura Clan. Due to having yokai blood in his lineage, Rikuo has two forms: one in which he takes a human form, and another where his yokai blood takes over and he becomes a full yokai. The former is frequently called his "day" form, whereas the latter is called his "night" form, as originally he was only able to maintain it during darkness. Rikuo was originally reluctant to accept his yokai blood and his role as the successor to the Nura Clan because he was teased at school for talking about yokai. As he ages, he realizes he has the ability to protect both humans and yokai because of his heritage, and acknowledges himself as the third leader of the Nura Clan. Rikuo has officially exchanged sakazuki with Zen, Kubinashi, Tsurara, Jami, Kappa, Kurotabo and Aotabo.
Tsurara Oikawa564 fan favorites
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Birthday: January 11 Height: 150 cm Weight: Secret Clan: Nura Clan, Tsurara Clan Affiliation: Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol Tsurara is Rikuo's trusted attendant. She follows him to school under a human guise known as Tsurara Oikawa. She is a Yuki Onna yokai. Around the Nura House, she sometimes acts as a cook who makes delicious but usually chilled or cold food. Her eyes are dark blue while in human form and golden while in yokai form. She is fiercely loyal to Rikuo and will do anything for him. She gets visibly jealous when Rikuo mentions Kana and loves Rikuo deeply, though it is not clear if her love is romantic.
Yura Keikain34 fan favorites
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Age: 14 Birthday: May 19 Height: 143 cm Weight: 34 kg Clan: Keikain House Affiliation: Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol Yura is an onmyoji of the Keikain House who specializes in shikigami. She is able to maintain four at once, impressing both Nurarihyon and fellow onmyoji. She was trained by Akifusa, who raised her to see yokai as evil. She seeks to complete her training by defeating Nurarihyon and then inheriting leadership of the Keikain household. After spending time with Rikuo and being exposed to his yokai form, she begins to see how yokai are similar to people in that they are not all good or evil. She is a frugal girl who doesn't mind eating food that has fallen on the floor and is glad her shikigami don't require food. Her stomach growls at inopportune moments, but she doesn't seem to mind.
Kana Ienaga18 fan favorites
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Age: 13-14 Birthday: June 23 Height: 152 cm Weight: 39 kg Affiliation: Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol Kana is Rikuo's childhood friend and neighbor. She is an easily frightened girl who doesn't like the idea of yokai, yet ironically she often becomes embroiled in yokai-related incidents. She is hinted to have some affection for Rikuo, as she becomes jealous when she sees him spending time with Tsurara, and undeniably falls for his "night" form after he rescues her. She often worries about Rikuo's mental health, and is rather keen at noticing when he is upset over something but trying to keep it hidden.