Nurarihyon no Mago (2010)

1 - Awakening of the Nura Clan;s Third Heir

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.

1 - Becoming the Lord of Pandemonium

Rikuo is the grandson of Nurarihyon thus becoming the third heir of the Nura clan, but he has not started acting like the third heir. All the yokai want him to be the Third Heir, but he just wants to be a normal human.

2 - Two Justice

Ryuji Keikain and Mamiru Keikain, two onmyoji who are powerful enough to take down even Aotabo, have arrived in Ukiyoe Town.

2 - Poison Wings Flutter in the Bamboo Thicket

An old ally of the Nura Clan visits to have a discussion about Rikuos role as future head of the demon clan. Zen has been a long-time supporter of the Nura Clan, a play-mate with Rikuo when he was little; with a weak constitution their family has lent the Nura clan their support in return for protec

3 - Keikain Yura;s Realization

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.

3 - Yura Keikain and the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol

A new student Yura, joins Rikuos class. She knows a lot about youkai and can sense their presence. Rikuos friends decide to form a paranormal investigation group and decide to have the inaugural ceremony at Rikuos house since theyve heard rumors of it being haunted. Much comedy ensues while they exp

4 - Nurarihyon and Princess Yo

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.

4 - The Rat of Darkness Devours the Cat

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 head. On his way back he meets up with RyotaNeko the head of the cat clan who is being chased by minions of the rat clan. Once home he writes the letter tha

5 - Towards Today

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

5 - Red Plum Blossoms on the Demons; Mountain

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

6 - The Legends of Tono

Kiyotsugu proposes that the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol members visit Yuras home in Kyoto as part of a summer yokai research project.

6 - A Trap is Set on the Evil Mountain

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 sprits. Kana decides to follow them since shes jealous of the relationship Rikuo and Tsurara share. Meanwhile Guyki orders his minions to kill them all. After being sepa

7 - Kyoka Suigetsu

At Oshu-Tonos Hidden Village, Rikuo spends his days in intense training.

7 - Darkness Moves on the Night of the New Moon

Yura is busy protecting the girls in the onsen when 3 new demons appear. They defeat the attackers in short order. Aotabo manages to find Rikuos two friends and returns them to the inn. Meanwhile Rikuo is fighting Gozumaru who tried to kill Tsurara. As Kana is walking up the stairs looking for Rikuo

8 - Hagoromo Gitsune;s Total Destruction Invasion of Kyoto

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

8 - Tragic Umewakamaru!

Gyuki who was known as Umewakamaru while he was human, past is revealed. Umewakamaru is a noble child who excels at everything but after his father dies his mother leaves him at a monastery. News of his mothers illness prompts Umewakamaru to want to see her. On the way he is tricked by demons into g

9 - The Grey Onmyoji

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.

9 - Gyuuki`s Beloved Nura Clan

Rikuo defeats Gyuki. Gyuki decides to commit suicide as atonement for going against the clan, but because he had the clans 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 - Hagun

Yura and Ryuji are forced to fight Akifusa.

10 - The Demon Mirror Devours the Fruit

When Kana was six she looked into a mirror possessed by a youkai that promised to take her away on thirteenth birthday. Kana gets trapped in the mirror world but is able to tell her friends about her predicament through a spirit doll that was a gift from Kiyojyuji. Rikuo manages to save Kana at the

11 - Battle Above Kyoto

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.

11 - The Vanguard Wind Blows from the West

Hihi one of the Nura clan elders is killed while investigating an incident in Demon Cat Alley. Because of this Rikuo and the elders habe to put up with more bodyguards. Nurarihyon while walking around town comes into contact with Yura. Yura who is experiencing a crisis in confidence about her belief

12 - Long-Standing Wish

The Nura clans Treasure Ship sustains heavy damage by the Kyoto yokai and begins to lose altitude.

12 - Tamazuki And The Seven Shadows

Nurarihyon kills the yokai that attacked them while Yura is distracted. After the fight he disappears to look into this incident. While Rikuo is heading home he runs into Tamazuki, the figure behind all the attacks. Tamazuki informs Rikuo of his plan to take over and destroy the Nura clan.

13 - Torii Labyrinth

At Fushime-Inari Shrine, Awashima the Amanojaku falls into a trap set by the Kyoto yokai 27-Faced-Senju-Mukade.

13 - The Inugamigyobu-Tanuki Tamazuki`s Beckoning

The Supreme Commander is still missing, and while listening to Karasu-Tengus hysterics Rikuo is pulled back into a memory of being given a threat. In Nurarihyons absence, Rikuo tries to keep the clan calm; but later that day, one of the demons in the Nura Clans Household is killed.

14 - An Ayakashi to Avoid

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

14 - Fierce Fire and Sudden Rain

Inugamigyobu-Tanuki Tamazuki and his 88 Demons of Shikoku come to Rikuo and loudly declare that they will take over the Nura Clan. Sending a direct challenge to Rikuo. Rikuo in his human form hides his true feelings so that his friends wont find out about him.

15 - Descent Into Darkness

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

15 - The Fighting Girls

Kagibari-Onna, one of the Seven Phantom Travelers, has infiltrated the Nura Clan by working as a waitress at Bakenekoya. But Yura isnt fooled by her disguise and informs Rikuo.

16 - Shared Past

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

16 - The Sublime Spirit Burns Crimson

While Tamazuki prepares to attack, Kiyotsugu tells the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol that he has made a discovery from his yokai investigation. Someone has been destroying shrines all over Ukiyoe Town.

17 - Equipping a Hundred Demons

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.

17 - Natsumi and Lord Senba

Natsumi Torii is the only person who continues to pay her respects to the local deity, Lord Senba. Natsumi decides to pay a visit to Lord Senbas shrine, but Lord Sodemogi is headed to the same place to continue his killing spree of local deities.

18 - Entrust It All to Me

During his training with Gyuki, Rikuo learns that by accepting his human side, and believing in his allies, he can become stronger.

18 - The Evil Dog Howls at the Ruins

After Lord Sodemogis demise, the Shikoku yokai plan to kill Rikuo. But the bloodthirsty Inugami gets impatient and goes after Rikuo on his own.

19 - A Bond of Trust

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.

19 - The Curtain Falls in the Darkness

Inugami finally shows himself. His head tears off his body and grows longer and longer.

20 - The Cycle of Rebirth

Hagoromo-Gitsune is about to give birth inside Nijo Castles Nuegaike pond. Rikuo and his allies race to stop Hagoromo-Gitsune from giving birth

20 - The 7:3 Pledge of Loyalty

Upon destroying most of Ukiyoe Towns local deities and confirming the strength of the Nura Clan with Inugamis attack, Tamazuki decides to finally bring on the main assault on Rikuos clan.

21 - Birth

Hagoromo-Gitsune has given birth to her son, Nue, and the Kyoto yokai rejoice.

21 - Towards the Sunrise

When the Nura Clan hears about the Shikoku yokais attack on the Chichibo fortress, its members busily prepare to mobilize their small number of troops.

22 - Fragments of the Past

Rikuo is overwhelmed by Hagoromo-Gitsunes full power in her Nine-Tail form.

22 - Darkness and Ice

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 Tamazakis demons (Yosuzume) sneaks up and touches him, therefore making everything seem dark, blinding him. At the same time, Tsurar

23 - Banquet of Darkness

Abeno Seimei has been resurrected back into this world. With the Devils Blade in his hand, Seimei proclaims that he will build a demon capital.

23 - The Devil`s Hammer

Nura Rikuo and his clan fought with the tenacious Shikoku Youkai that are adamant in conquering Rikuos Fear. However, the Shikoku Youkais leader, Tamazaki mercilessly killed his own comrades with the Devils Hammer in order to absorb their strengths and wield it as his own. In an act to obtain victor

24 - Rikuos Declaration

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.

24 - The Moon is in the Sky

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 into the break of dawn, when Rikuo usually returns to his human form.