Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

About Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, originally known as Nurarihyon no Mago in Japanese, is a popular anime television series which debuted in 2010. The story revolves around Rikuo Nura, a young boy who is one-third yokai (demon). He lives in a house full of supernatural beings along with his grandfather, who hopes Rikuo will take over as the Third heir of their yokai clan. The series beautifully balances between the supernatural world of the yokai and the everyday life of a schoolboy.

Making / Production

The TV series is based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Hiroshi Shiibashi. The anime adaptation was produced by Studio Deen and directed by Junji Nishimura. It was first broadcasted on Yomiuri TV in Japan and later got international distribution.

Actors

• Jun Fukuyama voices Rikuo Nura, the protagonist. Fukuyama brings a blend of innocence and intensity to the character, effectively portraying Rikuo's struggle to embrace his yokai heritage.
• Tomokazu Sugita plays the role of Zen. Sugita lends a cool and rebellious personality to Zen.
• Yui Horie voices Yura Keikain, a key character who enters Rikuo's life as a friend and professional demon slayer. Horie's voicing adds depth to Yura's personality.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The anime series has a total of 2 seasons and 48 episodes.
• Both the manga and anime adaptations have been well-received in Japan and internationally.
• It features various types of yokai, many of which are based on actual Japanese folklore.

Music, Soundtrack

• "Fast Forward" by Monkey Majik (Opening theme of first season).
• "Sunshine" by Monkey Majik (Opening theme of the second season).
• "Symphony" by MUCC (Ending theme of the first season).
• "Departure" by Katate Size (Ending theme of the second season).

Quotes

• "To me, fear is not something to run away from. If you fear something, you should step forward and face it." - Rikuo Nura
• "The most frightening thing about yokai isn't their power, but their ability to interfere with our world." - Yura Keikain