Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Set 1

The Night Belongs to the Yokai
May we never get too old for Shounen Anime.

Rikuo Nura seems like an normal middle school student. After school, he hangs out with his friends in their special club - a club dedicated to finding Yokai, Japanese Demons. Unknown to them, Rikuo is destined to be the head of the Nura Clan, and lead the night parade of a thousand demons. Though he vehemently denies his demon blood at first, pressure from his clans enemies push Rikuo to make a decision.

It's hard to judge a Shounen Anime, because the earliest installments don't usually reflect the series's full potential. These early episodes have simple plots - somehow Rikuo's friends are being threatened by demons, and he miraculously transforms into his night form to save them right in the nick of time. None of his enemies try attacking at dawn after he's revered back to his human form. A cynical viewer might find it boring, but fans of the less flashy shounen series might appreciate the slow start. Almost reminds...

"Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan" is another fun and exciting "Shonen Jump" series! Great blend of humor and action!
In 2008, mangaka Hiroshi Shiibashi created "Nurarihyon no Mago", first published in Shueisha in 2007 and then received a serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2008. With a total of 25 tankobon volumes as of December 2012, the popular manga series would receive a 26-episode TV adaptation back in 2010 courtesy of Studio DEEN.

The series is directed by Junju Nishimura ("Kyo kara Maoh!", "Dog Days", "Ranma 1/2″, "True Tears"), series composition by Natsuko Takahashi ("Bleach", "Brothers Conflict", "ATASHIn'CHI", "Gankutuou: The Count of Monte Cristo"), music by Kouhei Tanaka ("Dirty Pair", "Ah! My Goddess", Jojo's Bizarre Adventure", "Gad Guard", "One Piece") and character design by Mariko Oka ("Hell Girl", "Hetalia the Beautiful World", "Tactics").

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"Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan: Set 1″ is presented in 1080i High Definition. The animation is vibrant, well-detailed and the art backgrounds are painted with great detail and for the most...

My Favorite Anime
I've seen a good share of anime's in the past year and I must say this anime is not like the typical anime I have watched. I would say this anime is by far my favorite.

This anime has mystery and a little suspense in it. I found myself having a hard time turning it off and couldn't believe how easily I became hooked. Watching the first couple episodes, I wasn't expecting this anime to have any love connections in it but sure enough love is finding it's way in. Fortunately, it is not a love triangle like most anime's end up being (or at least not so far). Even though this anime may contain the typical anime plot, I find it interesting to see what decisions Rikuo Nura decides during the day as a normal Human and as a Yokai at night.

I've already pre-ordered my copy of Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan set 2 and can't wait for it's arrival in August! I would recommend this anime.

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