Nurarihyon no Mago
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| Nurarihyon no Mago | |
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| ぬらりひょんの孫 (Nurarihyon's Grandchild) |
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| Genre | Action, Fantasy, |
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| Author | Shiibashi Hiroshi |
| Publisher |  Shueisha |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Jump |
| Original run | March 2008 – ongoing |
Nurarhyon no Mago (ぬらりひょんの孫?) is a manga series by Shiibashi Hiroshi (椎橋寛?). It began serialization in the March 10, 2008 issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump.
The manga is about Rikuo Nura, a kid that is 3/4 human and 1/4 youkai. He lives in a house full of spirits alongside his grandfather who is the leader of the youkai. Rikuo is destined to take over his grandfather leadership but his human side has no interest. Rikuo is just a normal kid who has no interest to become the leader of youkai.
[edit] Volumes and Chapters
- See also: List of Nurarihyon No Mago chapters
[edit] Characters
(Names are in western order,first name after given name)
Rikuo Nura
In his day form, Rikuo is a seemingly timid and average 13-year old protagonist. He inherited 1/4 of his grandfather's youkai blood. In times of impending danger his youkai blood awakens and he switches into his night form to become the Master of the Youkai(The master of all spirits/Supreme commander of Youkai). He is destined to take over as The Third (Master of Youkai) from the grandfather. Rikuo once embraced the idea, but after realizing the evil nature of the youkais' deeds, he now rejects the idea of becoming their master. He attempts to become more like a normal human by doing all sorts of good deeds, but he still appreciates his youkai underlings (most of the time).
The Nurarihyon
As the Nurarihyon, he is the leader of the youkai. He is Rikuo's grandfather, and constantly tries to convince Rikuo to become the next successor of the youkai clan. He enjoys sneaking into other people's houses to eat-and-run.
Kana Ienaga
Childhood friend and neighbor of Rikuo. She is hinted to have some affection for him, since she got jealous when she saw Yuki Onna/Tsurara alone together. Rikuo made a promise to help her if she is ever in need.
Yura Keikain
A young Onmyouji who came to Ukiyoe Town seeking the Master of the Youkai(Rikuo). She has met Rikuo's grandfather, but has not realized that he's the Nurarihyon.
Yuki Onna/Tsurara Oikawa
Rikuo's attendant who follows him to school disguised as a normal school girl. She is really an ice youkai.
Karasu Tengu(literally 'crow tengu')
One of the Nura's key servants. His sons are collectively known as the Sanba Karasu.
Aotabou
An intimidating youkai. At one point, he also followed Rikuo to school with Yuki Onna. He has become the leader of a local yakuza group.
Gyuuki
The kanji for his name means 'bull.' According to legend, he was once a human who died searching for his mother. His resentment led him to become a youkai after his death. He is a high-ranked subordinate of the Nura group. He is currently in charge of a conspiracy against Rikuo.
Zen
Zen is a bird youkai and the leader of the zen sect. The zen specialize in poisons. Rikuo used to play with him when he was young,and Zen is one of the few leaders that supports Rikuo and wants him to become the Third. He is currently homeless because his home was burned down by his unloyal servants.
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