The BEST episodes of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

Every episode of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan!

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.

Last Updated: 6/27/2025Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Ended

9.53

77 votes

#1 - Two Justice

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/10/2011

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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9.25

48 votes

#2 - Towards Today

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/31/2011

Nurarihyon enters Osaka Castle to rescue Princess Yo from Hagoromo-Gitsune.

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9.18

44 votes

#3 - A Bond of Trust

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 11/13/2011

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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9.18

44 votes

#4 - Descent Into Darkness

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 10/16/2011

Rikuo is left severely beaten by Tsuchi-Gumo, when Gyuki arrives to take him to Mt. Kurama for treatment.

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9.18

45 votes

#5 - Fragments of the Past

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/4/2011

Rikuo is overwhelmed by Hagoromo-Gitsune’s full power in her Nine-Tail form.

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9.16

45 votes

#6 - An Ayakashi to Avoid

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 10/9/2011

Having reunited with Yura, Rikuo is introduced to Hidemoto Keikain, the 13th Heir.

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9.15

75 votes

#7 - Darkness and Ice

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 12/6/2010

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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9.13

45 votes

#8 - Battle Above Kyoto

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/11/2011

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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9.13

46 votes

#9 - Equipping a Hundred Demons

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 10/30/2011

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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9.13

46 votes

#10 - Entrust It All to Me

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 11/6/2011

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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9.11

46 votes

#11 - The Cycle of Rebirth

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 11/20/2011

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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9.09

43 votes

#12 - The Grey Onmyoji

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/28/2011

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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9.09

44 votes

#13 - Shared Past

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/23/2011

Hagoromo-Gitsune takes up residency in Nijo castle, having destroyed all eight of the onmyoji seals.

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Hagoromo Gitsune's Total Destruction Invasion of Kyoto

9.09

46 votes

#14 - Hagoromo Gitsune's Total Destruction Invasion of Kyoto

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/21/2011

In Kyoto, the Keikain seals are broken one after another by Hagoromo-Gitsune.

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9.08

77 votes

#15 - Awakening of the Nura Clan's Third Heir

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/3/2011

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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9.07

45 votes

#16 - Hagun

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/4/2011

Yura and Ryuji are forced to fight Akifusa.

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9.07

45 votes

#17 - Banquet of Darkness

Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/11/2011

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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9.05

43 votes

#18 - Rikuo’s Declaration

Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 12/18/2011

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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9.04

49 votes

#19 - Keikain Yura's Realization

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/17/2011

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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9.02

50 votes

#20 - Kyoka Suigetsu

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/14/2011

At Oshu-Tono's Hidden Village, Rikuo spends his days in intense training.

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9.02

51 votes

#21 - Nurarihyon and Princess Yo

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/24/2011

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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9.00

107 votes

#22 - Gyuuki's Beloved Nura Clan

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/30/2010

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.

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