The anime version of Nurarihyon no Mago is split into two seasons. Both seasons were produced by Studio DEEN and were aired in Japan on Yomiuri TV, Tokyo MX, Chukyo TV and nationwide on BS11. They are also licensed and simulcast online by Viz Media in the United States via Hulu.
The first season, simply titled Nurarihyon no Mago (ぬらりひょんの孫; English "Nurarihyon's Grandchild"), or Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan by Viz, covers the manga's storyline from the Gyūki Arc up to the Shikoku Arc. It was directed by Junji Nishimura and aired from July 3, 2010 to December 27, 2010.
The second season, titled Nurarihyon no Mago: Sennen Makyō (ぬらりひょんの孫 千年魔京; English "Millenium Demon Capital"), or Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan - Demon Capital by Viz, covers the manga's storyline from the Jami Arc onwards. It was directed by Michio Fukuda and aired from July 3, 2011 to December 25, 2011.
Nurarihyon no Mago (Season 1)[]
Nurarihyon no Mago | |||
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# | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
01 | Becoming the Lord of Pandemonium
魑魅魍魎の主となれ Chimimoryō no Nushi to Nare |
July 3, 2010 | |
Rikuo Nura is the grandson of Nurarihyon, and thus the Third Heir of the Nura Clan. However, being three fourths human, he does not act like the third heir. All of the yōkai of the Nura Clan want him to assume the leadership, but he just wants to be a normal human. His classmate Kiyotsugu invites Rikuo to come with them to the old school building that is said to be haunted by yōkai. They set out to investigate whether the building is really haunted by yōkai or not. | |||
02 | Poison Wings Flutter in the Bamboo Thicket
毒羽根は竹林に舞う Dokubane wa Shikurin ni Mau |
July 11, 2010 | |
An old ally of the Nura Clan visits to have a discussion about Rikuo's role as the future head of the Nura Clan. Zen is a yōkai with a weak constitution and a long-time supporter of the Nura Clan - their family has lent the Nura Clan their support in return for protection. He was also Rikuo's play-mate when he was little. Zen asks Rikuo about the leadership but he evades the question, explaining that he does not wish to become their leader and Zen leaves doubting the future of the Nura Clan. | |||
03 | Yura Keikain and the Kiyojūji Paranormal Patrol
花開院ゆらと清十字怪奇探偵団う Keikain Yura to Kiyojūji Kaikitanteidan |
July 18, 2010 | |
A new student, Yura, joins Rikuo's class. She knows a lot about yōkai and can sense their presence. Rikuo's friends form a paranormal investigation group and decide to have the inaugural ceremony at Rikuo's house since they've heard rumors of it being haunted. Much comedy ensues while they explore his house against his wishes. It is revealed that Yura is an onmyōji when the group is attacked by a rat. When Kana and Yura head home they are attacked by a group of yōkai. | |||
04 | The Rat of Darkness Devours the Cat
闇の鼠は猫を喰らう Yami no Nezumi wa Neko o Kurau |
July 25, 2010 | |
The head of the rat clan who kidnapped the girls lures Rikuo to his lair. There he demands that Rikuo write a letter abdicating his position as presumptive heir. On his way home Rikuo meets up with Ryota Neko, the head of the cat clan, who is being chased by minions of the rat clan. Once home he writes the letter that he has been ordered to while Ryota Neko sleeps. Upon hearing that Rikuo plans on giving up his position, Ryota Neko, despite being severely injured, heads off to fight. Rikuo, upon seeing this is moved and his night form takes over. | |||
05 | Red Plum Blossoms On the Demons' Mountain
鬼棲む山に紅き梅は咲く Onisumuyama ni Akakiume wa Saku |
August 1, 2010 | |
Rikuo has 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. Kiyotsugu informs Rikuo that they are going on a trip. On reaching their destination Rikuo learns that the mountain is the domain of Gyuki - a member of his clan and the one responsible for trying to kill Rikuo. | |||
06 | A Trap is Set on the Evil Mountain
魔の山に仕組まれし罠 Ma no Yama ni Shikumareshi Wana |
August 10, 2010 | |
Rikuo and his friends reach the mountain retreat. While the girls are in the onsen, Rikuo, the boys and Tsurara set off to look for spirits. Kana decides to follow them since she's jealous of the relationship between Rikuo and Tsurara. Meanwhile Gyuki orders his minions to kill them all. After being separated from the group, Tsurara is attacked. Just as she's about to be killed Rikuo saves her. | |||
07 | Darkness Moves on the Night of the New Moon
新月の夜に闇が動いた Shingetsu no Yoru ni Yami ga Ugoita |
August 17, 2010 | |
Yura is busy protecting the girls in the onsen when 3 new yōkai appear. They defeat the attackers in short order. Aotabo manages to find Rikuo's two friends and returns them to the inn. Meanwhile Rikuo fights Gozumaru, who tried to kill Tsurara. As Kana is walking up the stairs looking for Rikuo she's sees a ghostly light and gets scared but it turns out to be Rikuo carrying Tsurara. He leaves Tsurara with Kana and heads off to find Gyuki. | |||
08 | Cold-Blooded Umewakamaru!
梅若丸、無残! Umewakamaru, Muzu! |
August 24, 2010 | |
Gyuki's past is revealed. As a human he was once known as Umewakamaru, a noble child who excelled at everything. After his father died, his mother left him at a monastery. News of his mother's illness prompted Umewakamaru to want to see her. On the way he was tricked by demons into going the wrong way. There he found that his mother had been devoured by the yōkai, Gyuki. Umewakamaru went mad with grief and killed Gyuki and in his altered mental state he started killing other travelers. In time he also came to be known as Gyuki. It is then that Rikuo's grandfather, Nurarihyon, met him for the first time and after defeating Gyuki in battle requested that he join them as a member of their family. | |||
09 | Gyūki's Beloved Nura Clan
牛鬼の愛した奴良組 Gyūki no Aishita Nura-gumi |
August 31, 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. | |||
10 | The Demon Mirror Devours the Fruit
魔鏡来りて果実を喰らう Makyō Kitarite Kajitsu o Kurau |
September 6, 2010 | |
When Kana was six she looked into a mirror possessed by a yōkai that promised to take her away on her thirteenth birthday. Kana becomes trapped in the mirror world but is able to tell her friends about her predicament through a spirit doll that was a gift from Kiyotsugu. Rikuo, in his night form, saves Kana at the last second. Kana, on the way home, now infatuated with Rikuo's night form, wants to know more about him. He takes her to a yōkai hangout. In the morning, Kana asks Rikuo if his night form is his friend. | |||
11 | The Vanguard Wind Blows from the West
先陣の風、西の方より Senjin no Kaze, Nishi no Kata Yori |
September 13, 2010 | |
Hihi, an elder of the Nura Clan, is killed while investigating an incident in Demon Cat Alley. Because of this Rikuo and the elders have to put up with more bodyguards. Nurarihyon encounters Yura while walking around town. Yura, who is experiencing a crisis in confidence about her beliefs, begins to open up to Nurarihyon. The assassin who killed Hihi attacks while they talk and Yura leaps to Nurarihyon's defense, thinking he is but a simple old man. | |||
12 | Tamazuki and the Seven Shadows
玉章と七つの影 Tamazuki to Nanatsu no Kage |
September 20, 2010 | |
Nurarihyon kills the yōkai that attacked them while Yura is distracted. After the fight he disappears to look into this incident. While Rikuo is heading home he encounters Tamazuki, the figure behind all of the attacks. Tamazuki informs Rikuo of his plan to take over and destroy the Nura Clan. | |||
12.5 | Lord Gyūki's Rebellion: The Whole Story
牛鬼様謀反、顛末 Gyūki-sama Muhon, Tenmatsu |
September 27, 2010 | |
A recap of episodes 1-12. | |||
13 | The Inugamigyōbu Tanuki Tamazuki's Beckoning
隠神刑部狸玉章の手招き Inugamigyōbu Danuki Tamazuki no Temaneki |
September 27, 2010 | |
The Supreme Commander is still missing and while listening to Karasu Tengu's hysterics, Rikuo is pulled back into a memory of being given a threat. In Nurarihyon's absence, Rikuo tries to keep the clan calm; but later that day, one of the yōkai in the Nura Clan's household is killed. | |||
14 | Fierce Fire and Sudden Rain
劫火と驟雨 Gōka to Shūu |
October 1, 2010 | |
Inugamigyobu Tamazuki and his 88 Demons of Shikoku come to Rikuo and loudly declare that they will take over the Nura Clan, directly challenging Rikuo. Rikuo in his human form hides his true feelings so that his friends won't find out about him. | |||
15 | The Fighting Girls
闘女、百花繚乱 Tōju, Hyakka Ryōran |
October 11, 2010 | |
Kagibari Onna, one of the Seven Phantom Travelers, has infiltrated the Nura Clan and is working as a waitress at Bakenekoya. But Yura isn't fooled by her disguise and informs Rikuo. | |||
16 | The Sublime Spirit Burns Crimson
気高き魂、紅に燃ゆ Ketakaki Tamashii, Kurenai ni Moeyu |
October 18, 2010 | |
While Tamazuki prepares to attack, Kiyotsugu tells the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol that he has made a discovery in his yōkai investigations - someone has been destroying shrines all over Ukiyoe Town. | |||
17 | Natsumi and Lord Senba
夏実と千羽様 Natsumi to Senba-sama |
October 25, 2010 | |
Natsumi is the only person who continues to pay her respects to the local deity, Lord Senba. She decides to pay a visit to Lord Senba's shrine, but Lord Sodemogi is headed to the same place to continue his killing spree of local deities. | |||
18 | The Evil Dog Howls at the Ruins
凶犬、廃墟に咆哮す Kyōken, Haikyo ni Hōkōsu |
November 1, 2010 | |
After Lord Sodemogi's demise, the Shikoku Yokai plan to kill Rikuo, but the bloodthirsty Inugami gets impatient and goes after Rikuo on his own. | |||
19 | The Curtain Falls in the Darkness
幕は闇より開く Maku wa Yami Yori Hiraku |
November 8, 2010 | |
Inugami finally shows his true self. He easily brushes Rikuo's defenders aside and is about to kill Rikuo but the sun sets and Rikuo takes on his night form. Inugami proves no match for 'night' Rikuo but before he an be dispatched, Tanuki shows up and whisks him away. | |||
20 | The 7:3 Pledge of Loyalty
七分三分の盃 Shichibun Sanbun no Sakazuki |
November 15, 2010 | |
Upon destroying most of Ukiyoe Town's local deities and confirming the strength of the Nura Clan with Inugami's attack, Tamazuki decides to finally bring on the main assault on Rikuo's clan | |||
21 | Towards the Sunrise
暁に Akatsuki ni |
November 22, 2010 | |
When the Nura Clan hears about the Shikoku Yokai's attack on the Chichibo fortress, its members busily prepare to mobilize their small number of troops. | |||
22 | Darkness and Ice
闇と氷 Yami to Kōri |
December 6, 2010 | |
As the battle progresses, Rikuo makes his way up towards Tamazaki. They spar but Rikuo is brought to his knees when one of Tamazaki's subordinates, Yosuzume, sneaks up and blinds him with her touch. Tamazaki asks Rikuo to join him, but he refuses. In rage, Tamazaki tries to kill Rikuo. Meanwhile, Tsurara, who has been searching for Rikuo since she lost track of at the beginning of the battle, arrives in the nick of time and blocks the blow. Yosuzume then touches Tsurara, blinding her as well as the rest of the battling yōkai. Though blinded, Tsurara and Rikuo work together to defeat Tamazaki's subordinates and Tsurara breaks the spell by freezing Yosuzume. | |||
23 | Maō's Hammer
魔王の小槌 Maō no Kozuchi |
December 13, 2010 | |
(Rikuo and his clan continue to fight with the tenacious Shikoku yokai who are adamant in conquering Rikuo's Fear. The Shikoku yokai's leader, Tamazaki begins to mercilessly kill his own comrades with the Mao's Hammer in order to absorb their strengths and wield them as his own. Elsewhere, Inugami abducts Kana and holds her hostage, however, she is rescued and Tamazaki slaughters Inugami. This leads to a final showdown between Rikuo and his allies and Tamazaki, who now has acquired ultimate strength. | |||
24 | The Moon in the Sky
月は空にある Tsuki wa Sora ni Aru |
December 20, 2010 | |
Rikuo becomes one with himself and has to come to the realization that no matter what, he is the Third Heir. The battle between Tamazuki and Rikuo carries on past the break of dawn, when Rikuo usually returns to his human form. | |||
24.5 | The Afterglow of Youth
少年たちの残照 Shōnen Tachi no Zanshō |
December 27, 2010 | |
A recap of episodes 13-24. |
Nurarihyon no Mago: Sennen Makyō (Season 2)[]
First number indicates the episode number in the season. Second number, enclosed in parentheses, indicates the episode number in the whole series.
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# | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
01 (25) | Awakening, the Nura Clan's Third Heir
覚醒、奴良組三代目 Kakusei, Nuragumi Sandaime |
July 3, 2011 | |
In Rikuo's past, Rikuo's father Nura Rihan is seen walking with a five-year-old Rikuo and a mysterious black-haired woman. As Rikuo runs ahead, Rihan stops to observe his surroundings; suddenly, the woman stabs him from behind, killing him, while Rikuo can only look on in shock. Three years later, Rikuo is shown playing pranks on his yōkai family and learning the yōkai art of "dine-and-dash" with his grandfather, the Supreme Commander Nurarihyon. In a meeting with the yōkai leaders of the Nura Clan, the Supreme Commander made an official announcement, declaring that his grandson would become the next heir; however, Rikuo is against this due to an encounter with his friends, who claimed that all yōkai are evil, and upon hearing the evil deeds of the clan leaders towards humans. On the way home from school, his classmates were involved in an accident on their bus, the cause being a group of yōkai from the Nura clan that sends children to the depths of hell. In order to save them, Rikuo transforms into Night Rikuo for the first time and leads his own Night Parade of a Hundred Demons, claiming to all that he would become the Third Heir of the Nura Clan and declaring that he will protect humans. | |||
02 (26) | Their Justice
二人の正義 Futari no Seigi |
July 10, 2011 | |
Kekain Ryūji (brother of Kekain Yura) and Kekain Mamiru went to Ukiyoe Town to find Yura. During the search, they encounter Aotabō and manage to defeat him. Meanwhile, the Kiyojūji Parananormal Patrol is having another yōkai search, but they realize that lately Yura is not attending in school. They decide to search for her instead. Rikuo finds her training herself in an abandoned place. Moments later, Kekain Ryūji appears. He realizes that Rikuo is a Yōkai. At first, Yura doesn't believe her brother and tries to protect Rikuo but she is defeated. Seeing it made Rikuo decide to transform into his "Night" self to help his friend. | |||
03 (27) | Yura Keikain's Assent
花開院ゆらの納得 Keikain Yura no Nattoku |
July 17, 2011 | |
The battle between Ryūji and Rikuo begins. Ryūji uses his ultimate weapon, and challenges Rikuo that if he manages to survive in three minutes, there might be a chance that Rikuo might win. Rikuo manages to survive but he is severely injured. Believing that Rikuo can't move as fast as before, Ryūji attacks him but he gets tricked by Rikuo, who slashes him. Mamiru suddenly attacks in order to protect Ryūji, but Rikuo's trusted comrades appear to protect their master. Surprisingly, Ryūji gets up and asks himself why he isn't wounded. He realizes that Rikuo uses a sword that only slices a yōkai. He decides to leave the battle between them and told Yura why he was there. After the battle, Yura asks Rikuo whether he is a human or not. He replies that he is a human by day and a yōkai by night but still the same Nura, even if he does seem different. | |||
04 (28) | Nurarihyon and Yōhime
ぬらりひょんと珱姫 Nurarihyon to Yōhime |
July 24, 2011 | |
400 years ago, the Nura clan was starting to become the most fearful group in the land, they're different from the others because their protecting humans as well as gaining fear from the Yōkai clan's and Ayakashi that live to eat the liver of a new born babies, priests, priestesses and noble persons. In this era, there was a beautiful princess named Yōhime, she is said to be God's gift because of her power to cure any kinds of disease. The princess' power was abused by her father; all people that wanted to get cured needed to pay high amounts of money, because of this, Yōhime was unable to see the outside world. Soon enough the news spread, she became the new target of Kyōto Yōkai. They wanted to offer her liver to their master Hagoromo Gitsune. Nurarihyon heard about Yōhime and became interested in her, he went to Yōhime's place and proved that rumors were true: she is beautiful and can cure wounds, at that time he asks Yōhime to become his girlfriend. Every night Nurarihyon went to visit Yōhime. One night Nurarihyon took Yōhime outside the mansion and went to their hideout, to introduce Yōhime to his comrades. To their surprise, Nurarihyon asked her to become husband and wife. Yōhime does not answer, instead said not to go again in the mansion. Next night Yōhime's mansion was attacked by Yōkai, and all of the Onmyōji looking after her were killed, only one survived. Nurarihyon arrived wondering what happened and he found out that Yōhime was been captured by Hagoromo Gitsune's clan. | |||
05 (29) | Connecting Back to the Present
今へと繋ぐ Ima e to Tsunagu |
July 31, 2011 | |
Nurarihyon hurriedly went to Ōsaka Castle to save Yōhime. He challenge Hagoromo Gitsune and her clan, he manage to defeat her with the help of his comrades and Hidemoto (13th head of Kekain Family). After, Nurarihyon became "The Lord of Pandemonium" and his clan the most powerful of all. Yōhime realized that she was in love with Nurarihyon and decided to stay by his side for her entire life. | |||
06 (30) | The Tōno Story
遠野・物語 Tōno Monogatari |
August 7, 2011 | |
Rikuo was desperate to go Kyōto to save Yura and revenge the death of his father, that's why Nurarihyon leaves no choice but to sent his grandson at Tōno Village to trained him and improve his power to the next level, because he will never defeat Hagoromo Gitsune in his current ability and worst, he might die by only going at Kyōto. In the village, he met new friends that helped him discover his own self as a powerful yōkai nurarihyon. | |||
07 (31) | Kyōka Suigetsu
鏡花水月 Kyōka Suigetsu |
August 14, 2011 | |
Rikuo's training continues. At the same time, the Kyōto Yōkai members Kidōmaru, Danki, and Gyūriki came to Tōno Village, they offered Akagappa (leader of the village) to help Hagoromo Gitsune fulfill her goal but of course Akagappa refuse. The Kyōto Yōkai are preparing to leave the place, accidentally, they saw Rikuo and attempt to kill him. During the fight, Rikuo realize what is the real power of yōkai nurarihyon and manage to cut the fear of his enemy. The enemies retreat and leaving a message that they will see each other again and in that time they will surely defeat him together with his clan and all onmyōji. The invasion of Hagoromo Gitsune is finally start. | |||
08 (32) | Hagoromo Gitsune Invades to Annihilate Kyōto
羽衣狐京都全滅侵攻 Hagoromo Gitsune Kyōto Zenmetsu Shinkō |
August 21, 2011 | |
At the Seiji Temple, the 5th seal broked, only three seals left to achieve the goal of Hagoromo-Gitsune. Yura and Mamiru was under the hard training of Ryūji while the other onmyōji, Akifusa, Masatsugu, and Pato, the guardian of Nijō Castle (1st seal), Shōkoku-ji Temple (2nd seal), & Rokukin-ji Temple (3rd seal) are doing their ultimate plan to kill Hagoromo Gitsune. After hearing that skilled onmyōji are taken down one by one, Rikuo decide to go back in the Nura Clan together with his new friends they need to meet his night parade of demons and gain powerful comrades that will come him in Kyōto. | |||
09 (33) | The Grey Onmyōji
灰色の陰陽師 Haiiro no Onmyōji |
August 28, 2011 | |
Tsurara and Aotabō reached Kyōto as they meet Yura, who rescues the Kiyojūji Paranormal Patrol from a Kyōto Yōkai attack. Meanwhile the Shōkoku-ji Temple (2nd seal) is under attack from unexpected enemy, Akifusa! Yura comes to reinforced the second seal defence and almost got killed by Akifusa but Ryūji intervenes and begins to fight Akifusa. | |||
10 (34) | Hagun
破軍 Hagun |
September 4, 2011 | |
Ryūji defeats Akifusa, but was shock when he discovered that Akifusa was possessed by Minagoroshi Jizo, who quickly stabs Ryūji's right leg. Hagoromo Gitsune and her night parade then appears to scene and ordered Jizo (possessing Akifusa) to kill Ryūji, but was saved by Yura who uses the Hagun technique (however she doesn't know how to use it). This causes the possessed Akifusa to remembered his jealousy of Yura. In a flashback; Hagoromo Gitsune took the advantage of this and order Jizo to possessed Akifuse and uses the possessed Akifuse to destroy Keikain barriers. As the flashback ends; Hidemoto appears and guides Yura in using the technique which purges the possessed Akifusa. Hidemoto then makes a smokes screen to allow Yura and other onmyōji to retreat from the second seal area due the disadvantageous situation. Meanwhile, conflict broke out between Itaku and Kubinashi on the flying ship, Takarabune as they are moving toward Kyōto. | |||
11 (35) | Battle in the Skies Over Kyōto
京上空の戦い Kyōjōkū no Tatakai |
September 11, 2011 | |
Itaku and Kubinashi continue to fight until Zen intervenes and restores order. Hakuzozu, the gatekeeper of Kyoto interdicts the flying ship with a yōkai army and challenges Rikuo to a duel. Rikuo uses his new techniques and destroys the Dakini, Hakuzozu's weapon. The defeated Hakuzozu asks for death but Rikuo spares him and asks him to join his side. Although their leader was defeated, the yōkai army begins to attack the flying ship as it nears the dark outskirts of Kyoto. | |||
12 (36) | Dearest Wish
宿願 Shukugan |
September 18, 2011 | |
Rikuo and his clan land their damaged ship on a river in downtown Kyoto. Although Hakuzozu refuses to join Rikuo, he advises him to go to the Fushime Inari Shrine, location of the eighth seal. As Rikuo and his Night Parade fight their way through Kyoto, Yura, Hidemoto and other onmyōji gather at Kekain house to discuss a battle plan to defeat Hagoromo Gitsune by using Hagun together with Nenekirimaru. Tsurara bursts into the meeting to inform them that Nura Clan aid is on its way. | |||
12.5 (36.5) | The Millenium Demon Capital of Destiny
因縁の千年魔京 Innen no Sennen Makyō |
September 25, 2011 | |
Recap of episodes 1-12 (25-36). | |||
13 (37) | The Maze: A Forest of Torii
迷宮・鳥居の森 Meikyū, Torii no Mori |
October 2, 2011 | |
Rikuo and his Night Parade go to the summit of the Forest of Torii. There Awashima picks up a rock and unknown to anyone in the group except Kurotabo is instantly tagged to be spirited away. She lags behind the others and is spirited away by a boy and the Nijunanamen Senju Mukade. Once in the realm of Mukade, Awashima is attacked through the numerous torii scattered around the landscape. She is given a glimmer of hope when Kurotabo pierces Mukade's world but is unable to help any further. Remembering Amezo's advice about dealing with yōkai who appear to be invincible in their own territories, Awashima is able to defeat Mukade and escape the Forest of The Lost. Hidemoto then arrives and tells the Rikuo and his Night Parade what they have to do to defeat Hagoromo Gitsune. Suddenly, Tsuchigumo appears before the allied forces looking for a challenging foe to fight. | |||
14 (38) | An Ayakashi You Must Not Encounter
絶対に遭遇してはならない妖 Zettai ni Sōgūshite wa Naranai Ayakashi |
October 9, 2011 | |
Rikuo and his Night Parade are unable to defeat Tsuchigumo no matter how many times they try. Rikuo continues to fight even though morning has come and he is in his human form. Impressed by their tenacity, Tsuchigumo retreats to Sokokuji Temple, taking Tsurara as a hostage to ensure that Rikuo will come after him. At the Nijo Castle area (first seal), Hagoromo Gitsune enters Nuegaike Pond where the last seal is located and yet to be broken. Gyuki and Great Tengu of Mount Kurama come to Kyoto to train Rikuo for the upcoming battle. | |||
15 (39) | Sinking into Darkness...
闇に沈む… Yami ni Shizumu... |
October 16, 2011 | |
Hagoromo Gitsune breaks the first seal and starts to gather human livers for the birth of Nue. While Rikuo trains, Kejoro tries to raise the morale of the Nura clan. Kubinashi, disillusioned by recent events, decides to go out and kill Kyoto yōkai on his own. Kejoro follows him and at the Ryuenji Temple (sixth seal) they encounter Ibaraki Doji. At Kekain house, Akifusa duels with Shokera after it defeats Yura's grandfather and the gathered onmyōji. | |||
16 (40) | Their Past
二人の過去 Futari no Kako |
October 23, 2011 | |
At Kekain house, Aotabo is roused to fight Shokera in order to protect the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol. At Ryuenji Temple, Kubinashi and Kejoro are about to defeat Ibaraki Doji when Kidomaru arrives increasing the odds against them. Suddenly, a seal falls from the sky. Yura and Hidetomo have resealed the Fushime-Inari Shrine and Hashira Villa, and now Ryuenji Temple (the eighth, seventh and sixth seals). By doing so they hope to trap Hagoromo Gitsune in Nijo Castle (the first seal). | |||
17 (41) | The Godly Skill of Wearing Your Hyakki
百鬼纏う御業 Hyakki Matou Miwaza |
October 30, 2011 | |
Kidomaru defeats Yura and is about to take her to Hagoromo Gitsune but Ryuji, Mamiru, Kurotabo and Kappa intervene. Kappa takes Yura, Kubinashi and Kejoro to Kakain house where Akifusa and Aotabo have defeated Shokera. Yura's grandfather officially passes the authority of Keikain House to her and dies. Rikuo's training is ongoing. As he and the others rest, a group of Kyoto yōkai attacks. Gozumaru is injured and Mezumaru removes him from the field. Despite his weak constitution, Zen wants to fight. After an intense argument, Rikuo lets Zen fight their enemies and is surprised when he is able to channel Zen's Fear along with his own. | |||
18 (42) | Entrust Everything to Me
全部あずけろ Zenbu Azukero |
November 6, 2011 | |
Now that Rikuo has mastered the Matoi technique, the allied counterattack begins. Rikuo and his Night Parade retake the Seieji, Nishihoganji, and Rokukinji temples (fifth, fourth and third seals) which are resealed and head straight to Sokokuji Temple (second seal) to rescue Tsurara. Feeling hopeless, Tsurara tries to commit suicide but Rikuo and others came in a nick of time. Rikuo gains Tsurara's trust and together they fight using the Matoi technique, managing to sever one of Tsuchigumo's arms. Unfazed, Tsuchigumo seals the fighting area and repeatedly attacks Rikuo who is able to avoid being mauled. Tsurara, Zen and the Tono yōkai leap over the spider barrier to aid Rikuo. | |||
19 (43) | Bonds Across His Back
背中越しの絆 Senaka-goshi no Kizuna |
November 13, 2011 | |
Rikuo once again uses the Matoi technique, this time with Itaku, and they are able to defeat Tsuchigumo. Tsuchigumo leaves so he can gather his strength to challenge Nue. At the Nuegaike Pond, Hagoromo Gitsune is about to give birth to Nue. Suddenly, although he is too weak to fight, Nurarihyon appears before her asking questions about his son's murder. Distracted by the surroundings, Nurarihyon is surrounded by enemies. Karasu Tengu, who has followed Nurarihyon rescues him but they are blinded by Yosuzume. Nurarihyon is stabbed by the Maō's Hammer and identifies his attacker as Minagoroshi Jizo. Kidomaru informs the rest of the Kyoto yōkai that Hagoromo Gitsune is going on a labor. At the same time, Rikuo and his Night Parade approach the gate of Nijo Castle. | |||
20 (44) | The Cycle of Rebirth
輪廻の環 Rinne no Wa |
November 20, 2011 | |
After slaying Hagoromo Gitsune's minions, the allied forces of the Nura Clan and Keikain House storm the castle where they encounter Kidomaru. Kidomaru traps them in Ranjomon Gate, where he is able to defeat Rikuo and Tsurara. Kurotabo then volunteers to use Matoi with Rikuo. As they fight, he teaches Rikuo about different ways of using Matoi which allows them to defeat Kidomaru. | |||
21 (45) | Birth
誕生 Tanjō |
November 27,2011 | |
Rikuo and Kurotabo finally defeat Kidomaru but it is too late - Nue has been born. Above the castle, Mamiru and Ryuji distract Hagoromo Gitsune to allow Yura and Hidemoto to seal Nue in his chrysalis, but Tsuchigumo interferes due to his desire to fight Nue. Rikuo rescues Ryuji and duels with Hagoromo Gitsune as Minagoroshi Jizo tries to scare Tsuchigumo off with the Maō's Hammer. | |||
22 (46) | Fragments of Recollection
追憶の欠片 Tsuioku no Kakera |
December 4, 2011 | |
Ibaraki Doji and Kyokotsu are defeated by Kubinashi, Kejoro, Jami and Aotabo. The battle between Hagoromo Gitsune and Rikuo continues until Hagoromo Gitsune pins Rikuo down. She is about to kill Rikuo but the memories of her host come to her mind and disturb her. In her moment of distraction, Rikuo joins with Yura and together they force Hagoromo Gitsune from the host body. Unfortunately, Nue has finally come out of his cocoon. Hagoromo Gitsune realizes that it was Seimei and Minagoroshi Jizo who had manipulated events around her. Despite all that she has done to ensure his reincarnation, Seimei betrays Hagoromo Gitsune and sends her to Hell. Recovered from his blindness, Tsuchigumo challenges Nue. | |||
23 (47) | The Dark Banquet
暗黒の宴 Ankoku no Utage |
December 11, 2011 | |
To the surprise of everyone, Nue is able to defeat Tsuchigumo almost effortlessly. Nurarihyon orders Gyuki and his fellows to delay Nue. Hagoromo Gitsune's host is revealed to be Yamabuki Otome, Rihan's first wife. Before she dies, Yamabuki Otome reveals that as part of their plan to eliminate Rihan, Abe no Seimei and Sanmoto Gorozaemon used Soul Rebirth on her and manipulated her memories. She was taken into Rihan's house and when conditions were right, she killed him. Rikuo, together with the Nura Clan and the Tono yōkai, attack Nue but are unable to harm him with their haphazard attacks. | |||
24 (48) | Rikuo, Making a Declaration
リクオ、宣言す Rikuo, Sengensu |
December 18, 2011 | |
Rikuo gathers the combined fear of his Night Parade of a Hundred Demons by using the Matoi technique and attacks Nue. To Nue's surprise his body starts to fall apart. Realizing that his body still needs to adjust to the human world Nue retreats to Hell, taking his followers with him, but promising to return to finish the fight. Exhilaration fills the allies at their unexpected victory. Rikuo tells his grandfather to make him the Third Heir to the Nura Clan and states that he is willing to undergo any training to become stronger. Afterwards, Hidemoto and Nurarihyon discuss matters and estimate that they have about a year before Nue returns. Resting at home, Rikuo dreams of his father and grandfather. When he wakes up he joins the council where Nurarihyon informs everyone that there will be an all-out war against Nue clan and its retainers. Rikuo then informs his subordinates that the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons he leads will follow a code of honor and not hurt humans. | |||
24.5 (48.5) | The Millenium Demon Capital of Heaven and Earth
乾坤の千年魔京 Kenkon no Sennen Makyō |
December 25, 2011 | |
Recap of episodes 13-24 (37-48) |
Specials[]
Nurarihyon no Mago: Special | |||
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Nurarihyon no Mago ~ A Fierce Grand Soccer Rally! The Nura Clan W Cup!!~ ぬらりひょんの孫~激闘大フットサル大会! 奴良組Wカップ!!~ Nurarihyon no Mago ~ Gekitō dai futtosaru taikai! Nuragumi W Kappu!!~ |
December 18, 2010 | #Special | |
It contains the final soccer match between Rikuo's team the "Parade of the Six Ghosts" and Gyūki's team the "Mad Bull". Which team can win the W cup and play the game fair. | |||