The BEST Episodes of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
Every episode ever - ranked by fan votes!
Last Updated: Dec 23, 2019
Network: Tokyo MX
Rikuo Nura, is 3 parts human and a quarter Demon, lives in a house of spirits with his grandfather, The current clan head of the Nura youkai. Rikou is set to be the next clan head, despit the fact he dilikes his demon side. He soon come to terms with his demon blood and decides to take his position as young master of the Nura house. However there are those who will certainly not allow it to be easy.
#1 - Two Justice
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired Jul 10, 2011
Ryuji Keikain and Mamiru Keikain, two onmyoji who are powerful enough to take down even Aotabo, have arrived in Ukiyoe Town.
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#2 - A Bond of Trust
Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired Nov 13, 2011
The battle between Rikuo and Tsuchi-Gumo reaches its climax. Meanwhile, Nurarihyon enters Nijo Castle to confront Hagoromo-Gitsune for the first time in 400 years.
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#3 - Fragments of the Past
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired Dec 4, 2011
Rikuo is overwhelmed by Hagoromo-Gitsune’s full power in her Nine-Tail form.
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#4 - Rikuo’s Declaration
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired Dec 18, 2011
In order to defeat the powerful Abe no Seimei, the Nura clan yokai and Tono yokai entrust their power of a Hundred Demons to Rikuo.
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#5 - Battle Above Kyoto
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired Sep 11, 2011
The Kyoto Yokai are moments away from fulfilling their long-standing wish with only one seal remaining to break. Meanwhile, Rikuo and his clan members on board the Treasure Ship are about to enter Kyoto.
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#6 - Descent Into Darkness
Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired Oct 16, 2011
Rikuo is left severely beaten by Tsuchi-Gumo, when Gyuki arrives to take him to Mt. Kurama for treatment.
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#7 - Towards Today
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired Jul 31, 2011
Nurarihyon enters Osaka Castle to rescue Princess Yo from Hagoromo-Gitsune.
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#8 - Equipping a Hundred Demons
Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired Oct 30, 2011
As the battle in Kyoto intensifies, the Keikain onmyoji and the Nura clan yokai realize that only by working together can they become a match against the Kyoto yokai.
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#9 - Entrust It All to Me
Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired Nov 6, 2011
During his training with Gyuki, Rikuo learns that by accepting his human side, and believing in his allies, he can become stronger.
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#10 - Banquet of Darkness
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired Dec 11, 2011
Abeno Seimei has been resurrected back into this world. With the Devil’s Blade in his hand, Seimei proclaims that he will build a demon capital.
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#11 - Shared Past
Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired Oct 23, 2011
Hagoromo-Gitsune takes up residency in Nijo castle, having destroyed all eight of the onmyoji seals.
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#12 - The Cycle of Rebirth
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired Nov 20, 2011
Hagoromo-Gitsune is about to give birth inside Nijo Castle’s Nuegaike pond. Rikuo and his allies race to stop Hagoromo-Gitsune from giving birth
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#13 - The Grey Onmyoji
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired Aug 28, 2011
Rikuo completes his training and returns to Ukiyoe Town with the Tono-Yokai. Seeing the progress his grandson has made, Nurarihyon allows Rikuo to go to Kyoto.
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#14 - Hagun
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired Sep 4, 2011
Yura and Ryuji are forced to fight Akifusa.
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#15 - An Ayakashi to Avoid
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired Oct 9, 2011
Having reunited with Yura, Rikuo is introduced to Hidemoto Keikain, the 13th Heir.
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#16 - Torii Labyrinth
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired Oct 2, 2011
At Fushime-Inari Shrine, Awashima the Amanojaku falls into a trap set by the Kyoto yokai 27-Faced-Senju-Mukade.
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#17 - Keikain Yura's Realization
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired Jul 17, 2011
Ryuji Keikain uses his Shikigami “Gyogen” to attack Rikuo, who defends himself with his blade. Ryuji halts his attack when he recognizes the blade as “Nenekirimaru,” a Spirit Blade that can only cut down yokai.
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#18 - Hagoromo Gitsune's Total Destruction Invasion of Kyoto
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired Aug 21, 2011
In Kyoto, the Keikain seals are broken one after another by Hagoromo-Gitsune.
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#19 - Long-Standing Wish
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired Sep 18, 2011
The Nura clan's Treasure Ship sustains heavy damage by the Kyoto yokai and begins to lose altitude.
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#20 - Kyoka Suigetsu
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired Aug 14, 2011
At Oshu-Tono's Hidden Village, Rikuo spends his days in intense training.
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#21 - Nurarihyon and Princess Yo
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired Jul 24, 2011
During the era when the Toyotomi clan ruled Japan, there lived a young woman known as Princess Yo, who could heal any wound or disease with her magical powers.
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#22 - The Legends of Tono
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired Aug 7, 2011
Kiyotsugu proposes that the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol members visit Yura's home in Kyoto as part of a summer yokai research project.
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#23 - Darkness and Ice
Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired Dec 6, 2010
As the battle progresses, Rikuo makes his way up the commander of the enemy side; Tamazaki. The two spar for a bit, but Rikuo is finally brought to his knees as one of Tamazaki's demons (Yosuzume) sneaks up and touches him, therefore making everything seem dark, blinding him. At the same time, Tsurara hurridly searches for Rikuo, whom she lost at the beginning of the battle. Tamazaki asks Rikuo to join him, but Rikuo refuses. In rage, Tamazaki tries to kill Rikuo, attempting to slice him. Just in the nick of time, Tsurara intervines, blocking his blow. Yosuzume then touches Tsurara, blinding her as well as the rest of the battling yokai. Then Tsurara and Rikou then work together to defeat them, Tsurara being the one to finish it and breaking the spell by freezing Yosuzume.
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#24 - Awakening of the Nura Clan's Third Heir
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired Jul 3, 2011
Having lost his father at an early age, young Rikuo Nura aspires to become the Supreme Commander of yokai just like his grandfather and late father did.
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#25 - Red Plum Blossoms on the Demons` Mountain
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired Aug 2, 2010
Rikuo is 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. Kiyojyuji informs Rikuo that they are going on a trip. Once they reach their destination Rikuo learns that the mountain is the domain of Gyuki. A member of his clan and the person responsible for trying kill Rikuo.
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