Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan English Sub & Dub

About Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

If you are hunting for a new action series, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan (ぬらりひょんの孫) deserves a look (2010). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Rikuo Nura appears to be an average middle school student. No one knows that he comes home every day to a house full of youkai, nor that he transforms into the all-mighty leader of these spirits at night.

More of the story: However, much to the disappointment of many, Rikuo is determined to live as normal a life as possible.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Jun Fukuyama as Rikuo Nura and Yui Horie as Tsurara Oikawa. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 24 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio DEEN, so the studio's house style defines how Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Jun Fukuyama voicing Rikuo Nura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.