Nurarihyon No Mago Rise Of The Yokai Clan

Okay, let's talk about Nurarihyon no Mago: Rise of the Yokai Clan. Remember that one? It was all the rage for, like, five minutes. I feel like it's a hidden gem.

Yokai, Yokai Everywhere!

It's about Rikuo Nura, who's a quarter Yokai. He's got this whole double life thing going on. Normal kid by day, fearsome Yokai lord by night. Talk about a scheduling conflict!

His grandfather is the legendary Nurarihyon. Basically, the head honcho of all Yokai. No pressure, right?

My Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves!)

Okay, I’m just gonna say it. I liked the daytime Rikuo more. Yes, the normal, seemingly-boring human version. He's trying so hard to be normal.

Everyone always goes crazy for the cool, powerful night form. But daytime Rikuo is so earnest and relatable. He just wants to hang out with his friends.

The whole "rejecting his Yokai side" storyline felt real. I mean, who wouldn't be a little freaked out about turning into a demon at night?

The Harem...I Mean, Loyal Followers

Let's be real, the series had a bit of a harem vibe. Lots of cute Yokai girls vying for Rikuo’s attention. It's a classic anime trope, right?

Tsurara Oikawa (Yuki Onna) is devoted, you have Kana Ienaga who is his childhood friend. Then there's the cool Karasu-Tengu. Each with their own charm.

It's like Rikuo was running his own Yokai dating show. But hey, who am I to judge?

Action and Intrigue (Mostly)

There's plenty of fighting, don't get me wrong. Different Yokai clans battling for power. The usual shonen anime stuff.

Sometimes the plot got a little convoluted. So many Yokai with complicated backstories. It was hard to keep track.

But the action sequences were pretty cool. Night Rikuo using his *fear* to control his followers? Epic!

The Animation Style

I actually really liked the art style. It was unique and had a distinct charm. A very classic shonen animation style!

The character designs were memorable. Even the minor Yokai had interesting looks. You always get invested in the character.

The transformations were fun to watch. Especially when Rikuo went from shy student to imposing Yokai leader.

Final Thoughts (Maybe a Little Biased)

Nurarihyon no Mago isn't perfect, but it's a fun ride. It has great action, interesting characters, and a surprisingly relatable protagonist (the daytime one, obviously!).

So, if you're looking for a Yokai-filled adventure, give it a shot. You might just find yourself enjoying it more than you expect.

Even if you disagree with my daytime Rikuo obsession. That's okay. We can still be friends. Just... don't tell the Night Rikuo fans.