The anime television series Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, produced by Studio Deen, is based on the manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Hiroshi Shiibashi. The series is directed by Junji Nishimura with Natsuko Takahashi as scriptwriter and Mariko Oka as character designer. Kohei Tanaka composed the series' music. The series follows Rikuo Nura, a human by day and a yōkai by night, as he is destined to become the Third Heir of the Nura Clan. With the help of friends and allies, Rikuo must stop various opposing factions from usurping his position.
The first season ran for 24 episodes and aired from July 6, 2010, to December 21, 2010, on Yomiuri TV and other channels. A second season titled Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan – Demon Capital ran for 24 episodes and aired from July 5, 2011, to December 20, 2011, on Yomiuri TV and other channels. The series is directed by Michio Fukuda with the cast from the first season returning to reprise their roles. In the United States and Canada, the English dub of the anime was broadcast on Viz Media's online network, Neon Alley. Two additional 23-minute OVAs were subsequently released on December 4, 2012, and March 4, 2013, after Demon Capital finished. They were bundled with the limited edition releases of volumes 24 and 25 of the manga.
Series overview Season Episodes Japanese airdates First aired Last aired 1 24 2 24
Episodes Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan (2010)
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan – Demon Capital (2011)
Special On October 23, 2010 (after episode 17 and before episode 18), a 13-minute-long special episode entitled 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: Gekitou Dai Futtosaru Taikai! Nuragumi W Cup!!) was shown at Jump Super Anime Tour 2010. It was later included in the Blu-ray release of season 1.
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