Licensed Nurarihyon no Mago Sennen Makyō (TV) [Archive] - Page 2

thundrakkon

2011-09-19, 16:58

Does anyone know how many episodes are they going to release for the show? My usual sources are just showing 13 episodes so far (and Nayrael mentioned that the next one is a recap). It would really suck if the season ended on a recap.

As for episode 12, I feel that the music (or lack there of) is off this episode. I could not feel the same epicness of episodes past... well, at least until the end of the episode.

-We learn what Hagoromo-Gitsune wants to do with this world, mainly, wipe out a large portion of the human population, destroy modern architecture, and make the world like an old Kyoto.
-The political heads of Kyoto seem to know about yokais existing and the danger they possess.
-Kyoto is very much like Toono, in that it is filled with spirit energy. The yokais can walk around during the day at full strength.
-The planned counterattack will occur after the last seal as been broken, since Hagoromo-Gitsune will be most vulnerable at that time as she prepares to give birth at Niji castle to something terrifying to both humans and ayakashi.
-Yura Keikain is really cute as she is confused and flustered throughout the whole episode. She was thrust into the spotlight by Hidemoto Keikain as the user of Hagun, and then later, between the conversation by Yuki Onna and Hidemoto.
-Hagun and Nenekirimaru (Rikuo's sword) are needed to defeat Hagoromo-Gitsune, according to Hidemoto. As Hidemoto pointed out, it is more Yura and Rikuo are needed to defeat Hagoromo-Gitsune.
-Ryuuji Keikain spied on the whole conversation between Yuki Onna and Hidemoto. Now the question is, will he use it to help Yura and the Nura clan, or will he spin it around and do something devious again?
-Yuki Onna's declaration that Rikuo wants to protect people brings admiration to Yura and causes Hidemoto to feel he can rely on Rikuo.
-Tsuchi-Gumo, the giant yokai released after the last episode seal was broken, appears to be the next obstacle for the Nura clan. It will be a good way for Rikuo to power-up as well before his battle with Hagoromo-Gitsune.

Overall, it was another solid episode. Here is hoping that it will last a bit longer (ok, a lot longer).

Nayrael

2011-09-19, 17:29

It has been confirmed by the Series Composer and Scenarist to be 24 eps long (NOT counting recaps which are considered specials by the production stuff), just like Season 1.

Miraluka

2011-09-20, 13:22

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/tsurara_12012/775987.jpg

Nayrael

2011-09-20, 14:17

Up till now, around 44 chapters have been animated. 44 more to go till we finish the arc and with it, the season (I'll guess it will stay loyal and not have an AO ending).

In comparison, whole first season animated less than 46 chapters. The difference in pacing is extraordinary ^_^;

Kakkou

2011-09-22, 08:14

DVD/BD Vol.3 cover:

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2969/dvdbd03.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2969/dvdbd03.jpg)

The logo placement is so random this time and it's blocking Itaku's coolness, of all things. >_>

Nayrael

2011-09-23, 07:30

Kakkou

2011-09-23, 09:14

I thought Alternative DVD covers were another part of bigger pic, but it seems I was wrong...

DVD Cover Art 1:

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/7834/azuyvkpgbaw.jpg

You can combine and get this:

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/722/azuy29dfbaw.jpg

or this:

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5696/dvdbd01.jpg
:eyespin: That is so damn cool. I thought the slipcover would just have the logo on it to give a clean cover when removed, but this idea is even better. Oh man, makes me wish I went the extra mile and ordered from Tsutaya for those alt covers. Either way, I can't wait for my copy of the BD to arrive next week!

EDIT: Now Setsura's alt cover makes sense and is no longer screaming FOREVER ALONE XD. Vol.3 will most likely have Awashima and Reira on the slipcover so Rikuo can take Itaku's place with the alt cover. Yeah, I like the sound of that since it means clean cover with Itaku.

Miraluka

2011-09-28, 21:01

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The second OP theme is just screaming BADASS!

haegar

2011-09-29, 11:00

vid is blocked from germany due to copyright. ARGH. oh well, will see it soon enough...

ookamigirl

2011-09-29, 11:13

Well, the first half was kinda disappointing since it was all about flashbacks.. Absolutely nothing new in this episode, a total filler... not worth watching :(

ditn

2011-09-29, 14:10

well it was a recap just like the first season.
Im not even gonna bother.

Miraluka

2011-09-30, 11:22

Manservice?

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2999/tumblrlpshl6ihn01r1oe21.jpg
Where this came from?

Nayrael

2011-09-30, 11:40

Manservice?

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2999/tumblrlpshl6ihn01r1oe21.jpg
Where this came from?

A special Episode from Jump Festa which was later included in one of DVD's. Nura Clan plays soccer there and this is from the special's end where they all go to enjoy the hot springs (besides Tsurara who decided to climb a tree and watch the sunset). It is quite a funny special.

Kakkou

2011-09-30, 11:43

Manservice?

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2999/tumblrlpshl6ihn01r1oe21.jpg
Where this came from?It was from the Jump Super Anime Tour OVA that was included in the first BD box of season 1. It was a pretty funny chibi futsal match with a brief cameo by Hagoromo Gitsune and some hot spring trolling (well, to the guys at least :heh:) at the end.

Miraluka

2011-09-30, 12:00

ARRRGHGHH!!

To think Tsurara was censored on the onsen scens on Season 1.

Kakkou

2011-09-30, 12:14

ARRRGHGHH!!

To think Tsurara was censored on the onsen scens on Season 1.
Well, you really can't expect her to go in a hot spring after all. :heh: What's more frustrating was that the Jump Tour OVA had a hot spring full frontal and back shot of Asami... in her crow form. orz

Fenrir_valindri

2011-10-02, 06:11

The music felt off at times, and the censorship was more noticeable then usual, but it was still good overall. Though I wish they spent a bit more of their animation budget on Awashima's fight.

New OP I like, but new ED sounds a bit generic to me, though I like the changing picture of the 3 Nura clan heads.

Tsuchigumo looks like he is going to wreck face next week.

Nayrael

2011-10-02, 09:51

Well, I must say that the new OP is my favorite Nura OP right now: Love the Love Song ^_^

Also, they sure romanticized the RikuTsura scene, didn't they? ^_^;

haegar

2011-10-02, 14:25

hm all sounds interesting, though the animation quality of Awashima you mentioned doesnt bode so well, I was lookin forward to that one... hopefully I'll have time to watch it later tonight ...

ars89

2011-10-02, 16:53

Was worried about Awashima, but nice to see she pulled through. Liked her various forms of possession. Liked the Rikuo and Tsurara moments. So that massive youkai has sown up, wonder how they'll deal with him.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-10-03, 09:28

I feel abit bad for Awashima- his/her big moment fighting 1v1 with a dangerous enemy... And people are probably going to overlook that in favour of Tsurara rabu-rabu scene :heh:

(<--- Guilty Party)

I absolutely love both the OP and the ED :D The former is an excellent adrenaline pumping rock to kick start the show, while the latter is a smooth jazzy R&B tune to mellow down at the end :) Between this, Fate/Zero and C^3, there are really alot of excellent songs for Fall.

yuzulon

2011-10-03, 16:36

It was from the Jump Super Anime Tour OVA that was included in the first BD box of season 1. It was a pretty funny chibi futsal match with a brief cameo by Hagoromo Gitsune and some hot spring trolling (well, to the guys at least :heh:) at the end.

is special posted anywhere

haegar

2011-10-03, 17:19

ya ep was nice and I thought the Awashima animation wasn't as bad as I had feared after the comments here. It better be weekend soon, I wanna see Tsuchigomo go mad or something... I have a feeling he is the Kenpachi kinda guy, he should be fun :D

Guardian Enzo

2011-10-03, 19:25

I loved the Awashima sequence - very creepy and fascinating. But what was the nature of the relationship between the Fushimi Inari youkai and the kid? Was he real, or a part of the youkai's persona? Was he alive or dead? I ask because once Awashima had defeated the youkai, the boy simply disappeared.

Fenrir_valindri

2011-10-04, 04:44

He was a normal boy trapped by the youkai and basically used to power it through his fear. I assume once the Youkai was defeated the boy was probably returned to where he got sucked in/to his mother.

haegar

2011-10-04, 15:49

He was a normal boy trapped by the youkai and basically used to power it through his fear. I assume once the Youkai was defeated the boy was probably returned to where he got sucked in/to his mother.

not entirely certain:
there was a youkai in manga called Torianse the slasher - he was simmilar to this guy in that he made the fear of children he induced in them power/create his own little seperate world of fear. After he was dealt with the girls were freed, but only to move on to heaven... so dunno...was it shown in manga what happend to this boy, specifically? sry no time to find the chapter just now...

blewin

2011-10-05, 01:21

finally caught up to the second season. Much better than the first season, with a faster pace and more serious plot. Kind of miss the human Rikou here as his youkai form is the star in this arc.

FlareKnight

2011-10-05, 22:47

Was a pretty nice episode and got to see what Awashima can do. A very creepy kind of opponent to fight. Fighting someone head on is always preferable to this kind of situation. I mean your leg gets sucked into an area away from where you are and nothing can be done while an axe gets swung at it. Lot of spots where Awashima could have been completely taken out. Luckily got to see some fun fighting and was able to get out of that mess by comforting the kid.

Rikuo gets to meet up as well with Tsurara and Yura. Was funny to see the girls going at it and seeing those letters written by Tsurara :). Love the Tono figuring he was there to save Tsurara and then he just points that it was the other girl.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-10-06, 00:01

Rikuo gets to meet up as well with Tsurara and Yura. Was funny to see the girls going at it and seeing those letters written by Tsurara :). Love the Tono figuring he was there to save Tsurara and then he just points that it was the other girl.

Even they were shipping Tsurara :p

FlareKnight

2011-10-06, 02:46

Even they were shipping Tsurara :pDon't have to be outside the series to get into the shipping :).

Fenrir_valindri

2011-10-09, 10:37

Animation was great this episode. Tsuchigumo utterly wrecked everyone, utterly humiliating the entire Nura Clan + the Tono group.
It really is frightening to think what would have happened if he had been present when Grandpa Nura challenged Gitsune in the past.

Now he took Tsurara hostage to "motivate" Nura, hopefully that fight will be even more awesome then this episodes. Lets hope Gyuuki can whip Nura into shape for their rematch!

haegar

2011-10-09, 13:11

damn it so sucks there ain't no hulu here in germany... sooo lookin forward to this ep... oh well, tomorrow ... *giddily jumps up and down*

ookamigirl

2011-10-09, 13:27

The Kyoto conflict continues...
Nura clan dealing with smaller problems along the way.
Awashima sure hit a snag when she got sucked into that weird world.
Guess onmyoji are gonna team up with Rikuo sooner or later, 'cause that's the only way they have a chance against that woman.
Interesting episode.

Nayrael

2011-10-09, 18:38

Guess onmyoji are gonna team up with Rikuo sooner or later, 'cause that's the only way they have a chance against that woman.

Didn't they decide to join up in Episode 13?

Chaos2Frozen

2011-10-09, 20:06

Episode 14, one big onesided smack down- Tsuchigumo is clearly Raid Boss level as he quadruplet-handedly smash Rikou's forces into tiny little pieces. And to top it all of- he humiliates him by stealing his girl.

What a way to start the second half proper with a giant demoralizer, but please don't give me another training mini-arc, there's a crisis going on damnit!

P.S - Tsurara sure looks scary when she snaps...

Nayrael

2011-10-09, 20:15

What a way to start the second half proper with a giant demoralizer, but please don't give me another training mini-arc, there's a crisis going on damnit!

Don't worry, Hiroshi hates training arcs (tough he tries in Toono arc). We will get a little scene from time to time and in rhetorical Season 3 traininga will be completely skipped... in the way that we will find out that about trainings once they are done (which is a double-edged sword obviously).

Miraluka

2011-10-10, 09:55

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/9475/366pxdeparture.jpg

ED single released!

ars89

2011-10-10, 13:59

Wow they all got destroyed by Tsuchi-Gumo. No way is Rikuo ready for Hagaromo-GItsune. Like how he got up to catch Tsurara. Nice how he even attacked while turning back into human form. Looks like Gyuki has to give Rikuo some training before he's able to rescue Tsurara.

Guardian Enzo

2011-10-10, 17:11

Good ep, but I don't think the anime did a good job explaining these two things that puzzle me:

- Why did Tsuchigumo agree to let Hidemoto seal him - or what exactly was the trick Hidemoto used?

- Why has Rikuo stayed in youkai form during the day since he arrived in Kyoto, but now returned to 3/4 chibi form? Is it because the last seal was destroyed?

Nayrael

2011-10-10, 18:42

- Why did Tsuchigumo agree to let Hidemoto seal him - or what exactly was the trick Hidemoto used?

Hidemoto told him that this will let him have a nice sleep for a while and easy going as always, Tsuchi agreed. And easy going as he is, he forgot to read the fine print XP

- Why has Rikuo stayed in youkai form during the day since he arrived in Kyoto, but now returned to 3/4 chibi form? Is it because the last seal was destroyed?

Nope, thats because the seal was restored and what made him stay in his Night Form is now removed (well, at least for this part of Kyoto).

Guardian Enzo

2011-10-10, 19:00

Hidemoto told him that this will let him have a nice sleep for a while and easy going as always, Tsuchi agreed. And easy going as he is, he forgot to read the fine print XP

Nope, thats because the seal was restored and what made him stay in his Night Form is now removed (well, at least for this part of Kyoto).

Thanks, that makes sense.

Mizuno

2011-10-12, 05:27

The worst thing about the anime is definitely the OP & ED. Weak choices again for the 2nd versions. :(

Tsuchigumo is beasting.

ars89

2011-10-12, 14:08

I actually like the new OP, though i agree it is weaker than the first

Chaos2Frozen

2011-10-12, 16:36

I on the other hand prefer this OP to the first, and while the 2nd ED isn't that much better than the 1st ED, it's a different kind of 'good'... Sort of a smooth R&B tune kind of good....

Nayrael

2011-10-12, 18:03

I prefer the new OP. As stylish as the first OP was, it became quickly became dull.

Nayrael

2011-10-14, 19:20

The original DVD3 Cover art:

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2969/dvdbd03.jpg

Alternative DVD3 Cover art (or Where Itaku is replaced with...):

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/133/422760098.jpg

ookamigirl

2011-10-16, 05:48

Nura clan in a serious pinch.
This was not an episode in favor of Rikuo & his clan.
Wonder how he's gonna fix the whole thing and stop the Kyoto yokai.

ars89

2011-10-16, 20:06

Gyuki's real fear is awesome. Nice way of beating him into shape, hopefully Rikuo learns quick. Wonder who the other guy is, he sort of looks like a Tono youkai.

Wow Kubinashi lost it and is on a rampage. Looks like he's in trouble now. The onmyouji's are in trouble as well. From the preview looks like Aotabo finally gets some action next week.

Nayrael

2011-10-17, 02:33

About the other guy: rewatch the Nura Clan Vs. 8-tails Kitsune scene and you will see him.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-10-18, 07:43

Interesting, I heard before that Kubinashi and Kejoro had a 'thing' in the past, it looks like we'll be heading in that direction now that Rikou has three days of 'down time'.

ookamigirl

2011-10-19, 13:27

Rikuo training again... but this time it's a hell of a training.
Breaking of the last seal brought all kinds of bad luck to Nura clan.
Kubinashi kinda lost it... it was pretty sad watching him like that, but the action parts were nice.

maplehurry

2011-10-19, 23:41

Remember when pre-trained Rikuo defeated Gyuki in s1? yea...

Kakkou

2011-10-19, 23:51

Remember when pre-trained Rikuo defeated Gyuki in s1? yea...Because that Gyuki wanted to die and couldn't be bothered actually going all out.

Nayrael

2011-10-20, 05:49

Because that Gyuki wanted to die and couldn't be bothered actually going all out.

Not just that, but his expectations of how strong Rikuo should have been at the moment weren't that high so he was only fighting on level he thought Rikuo should be able to beat him.

Miraluka

2011-10-20, 09:13

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Awesome!

ElricKeyblade

2011-10-21, 01:17

Good opening is good. I'm really enjoying this season way more than i did the first one XD!

I agree- I simply love the RikuoxTsurara scenes, and the new OP sounds much better than the first one did! I love how darker in tone it sounds, as well as the references to NurarihyonxYouhime and RihanxWakana it contains. :)

Nayrael

2011-10-23, 08:39

Episode 16 aired.
As I feared, they did NOT explain the stuff behind Yosuzume and the Maou's Hammer...
*sigh* They are really are targeting this at people who READ teh Shikoku arc rather than at people who watched season 1 >_<

Anyway, I made a summary of stuff that was cut out from Season 1 so that you don't get confused or misunderstand something (I don't remember the whole season 1 so I will explain everything). I recommend you to read it:

Few centuries ago, the Shikoku Clan was a powerful Youkai Clan, constantly rising in power. One day, their ambitious leader (Tamazuki's father) decided to expand his power by attacking a human fortress (Nurarihyon offered his help but he rejected it fearing that he would get taken over by Nurarihyon's Fear and thus become his underling).

However, the humans somehow got a sword called Maou's Hammer and the Youkai invaders were utterly crushed, the Shikoku clan becoming pathetically weak. The Manga did not explain how they got the sword, but the Japanese mythology does: a youkai called Sanmoto Gorouzaemon, who claimed to hold a title of Maou (Demon King or Devil), took a disguise of Samurai and gave the humans the sword (I don't know why he did it, but knowing that the sword gets stronger the more youkai it hits, the reason seems might be obvious) so they could defeat the Shikoku Clan.

Not long before the present day, Shikoku Clan is still pathetic and only Tamazusa (who calls himself Tamazuki), the most talented of the former leaders children, believes that the Clan could still grow in power. For this, his siblings ridiculed him. Still tough, he never gave up on his dream and built his own Hyakki Yakou. Most prominent members were Yosuzume, a student who transfered to his school and ended up joining his Hyakki Yakou, and Inugami, a Youkai who didn't know of his own nature until Tamazuki made him to on a rampage and kill some of Tamazuki's human friends and who was persuaded than by Tamazuki to join his Hyakki Yakou.

Seeing the potential in this young Youkai leader, a traitorous member of Nura Clan's upper echelons (http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/3467/21427479.png) (his identity yet unknown) comes to Shikoku and gives Tamazuki the Maou's Hammer. Tamazuki uses his new power-up to further strengthen his Hyakki Yakou and slaughter his unambitious siblings.

At some point in the story, before or after he got the sword, Tamazuki was already the leader of Shikoku Clan. The traitor from Nura Clan asks Tamazuki to come to the Nura Clan turf, crush the Nura Clan while it is weak and thus start the restoration of the Shikoku Clan. Using his influence as the member of Upper Echelons, the traitor took care that Shikoku Clan enters the Nura Clan territory with minimal trouble. In return, one Tamazuki conquers the Nura Clan, the traitor would get a prestigious position in Tamazuki's clan.

When at final battle Tamazuki got defeated, Yosuzume took Maou's Hammer and left, betraying Tamazuki (http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/8201/nurarihyonnomagov06c470.jpg). She took the sword to the Nura Clan itself and gave it to a member of Nura Clan upper echelons, Mitsume Yazura (http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8201/nurarihyonnomagov06c470.jpg). She addressed him as Sanmoto Gorouzaemon-sama and he removed a mask (tough it is not shown what is under it).

In summary, this Sanmoto Gorouzaemon, who calls himself Demon King, was pulling teh strings behind the Shikoku Arc. Also, do rewatch very start of Season 2 Episode 1 and look at the sword that loli Kitsune is holding: it is Maou's Hammer...
And now, in this episode you see that Sanmoto Gorouzaemon plays a role in Kyoto arc as well, using Minagoroshi Jizou who manipulated Kyoto Youkai's memories to replace Tengu with himself.

Kakkou

2011-10-23, 09:37

Sigh... maybe they'll have supplementary material for the anime to explain that bit.... oh who am I kidding.

Considering how good season 2 is right now I'll let that slide, since stuff like how Gagoze was killed by Rikuo or even the colour of Rikuo's clothes in flashbacks to season 1 point to the staff ignoring it completely so it shouldn't be such a surprise.

Honestly, 5 seconds is all it would take to at least show Yosuzume giving the hammer away if they wanted to skip the rest of the explanations. There wasn't actually too much left out of the first season regarding the hammer IIRC. Just mainly you know, Yosuzume's entire connection with it.

ars89

2011-10-23, 12:01

Wonder who Tsuchi-gomo was talking about in the beginning. Didn't get what was going on with the guy with red eye in the beginning.

Nice to see Aotabo, Kubinashi, and Kejoro's past. Glad Kubinashi is back to himself now. Glad Yura came in time to place the seal. Though don't know how they'll do against those 2 youkai. Well Aotabo removed his seal and was to fight again. Interesting how he's going to be fighting alongside an omyouji.

Lol Rikuo is making no progress, he even got knocked out now. Nice to see more about Rihan.

Nayrael

2011-10-23, 12:11

@ars89: He was asking Kidoumaru where is the Tengu and who is Minagoroshi Jizou (rewatch the Nurarihyon flashback and you will see that instead of Minagoroshi, the elder advisor was the Tengu). Kidoumaru didn't remember Tengu (who now helps Gyuuki train Rikuo) which shows that every Kyoto Youkai but Tsuchigumo got brainwashed by Minagoroshi Jizou. After that scene we see that Minagoroshi Jizou is part of another clan.

To better understand the situation, read my post above. Every Anime-only watcher should do it as some important stuff from Shikoku arc was cut out from Season 1 and Season 2 acts as if that stuff was not removed.

kitten320

2011-10-23, 12:53

The worst thing about the anime is definitely the OP & ED. Weak choices again for the 2nd versions. :(

Tsuchigumo is beasting.

I kind of like new OP but the problem with it is that shots change too fast and too often what isn't pleasing for eyes.

ars89

2011-10-23, 15:13

Thanks Nayrael, very informative.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-10-24, 08:21

This is going to sound like a broken recorder, but yet another solid episode :)

Showing not only Kubinashi and Kejoro's past but Aotabō's as well, though the latter's story is pretty much revealed, it seems like there's more to Kubinashi and Kejoro than just their meeting with Rihan as shown after the credits... At least I was right to say that they definitely have a 'thing' ;)

But despite the good guys' hotblooded power-ups and teamwork, the Kyo-Yokai's mid level bosses aren't so easy to get rid off and the fight continues to the next episode with the standard Shounen cavalry.

kitten320

2011-10-27, 18:18

I'm actually a bit suprised by the bond Kejero and Kubinashi have and I'm even more suprised to find out that they were humans and had known each other way back in those days.

Nayrael

2011-10-28, 05:51

Sennen Makyou DVD #2 Alternative Cover:
http://ranobe.sakura.ne.jp/src/up90574.jpg

Regular DVD #2 Cover:
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/849/dvdbd02.jpg

Shiroth

2011-10-28, 06:14

^Oh wow, so stunning. I'm glad my favourite part of the series has been given the treatment it deserves regarding it's DVD release.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-10-28, 07:15

Sennen Makyou DVD #2 Alternative Cover:
http://ranobe.sakura.ne.jp/src/up90574.jpg

Regular DVD #2 Cover:
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/849/dvdbd02.jpg

Like a boss, Nurarihyon... Like a freaking boss...

Kanon

2011-10-28, 07:46

Sennen Makyou DVD #2 Alternative Cover:
http://ranobe.sakura.ne.jp/src/up90574.jpg

Aaaah, that's better :D

Shiroth

2011-10-28, 07:49

Aaaah, that's better :D
Gotta please those fans. :p

ars89

2011-10-30, 15:28

Glad everyone was able to make a get away. Looks like Yura will have to take command now that the 27th heir is dead. So Tengu explains to Gyuki what he wants for revenge. Looks like Rikuo stumbled upon something at the end with the help of Zen. From the preview looks like RIkuo mastered his training is ready to take on Tsuchi-GOmo again.

ookamigirl

2011-11-01, 06:05

Episode 16

Kubinashi & Kejourou vs plank guy.
Aotabou vs silver haired guy.
Those were some seriously tough fights.

Episode 17

Kurotabo vs plank guy while Kappa saved the rest ^^
Rikuo still training hard..

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-02, 00:35

Smooth ladies... Real smooth... :cool:

cMFAOlm3jYk

Miraluka

2011-11-02, 20:37

The LOVE SONG Op single cover:

http://s1181.photobucket.com/albums/x429/tsurara_12012/PCCA-3496.png

Kakkou

2011-11-03, 00:27

Wait, what is this doing in the Older Series section when it's still airing? O_o Mistake?

Guardian Enzo

2011-11-03, 00:59

Moderator notified...

relentlessflame

2011-11-03, 01:30

Sorry yes -- this was just a mistake while multi-clicking... :heh: Will move back right now.

Edit: Now fixed.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-07, 04:56

Alrighty, we're now back on track to be kicking ass!

Rikuo got his mojo back and then some, destroying the Kyoto Youkai's bases all the way to Tsuchigumo to rescue Tsurara. Cue emotional moment between the two of them where Rikou asked Tsurara to give her body to him (Among other things but who cares?) and her reaction was adorable as she does no compute the whole thing :heh:

Next week should conclude the fight with Tsuchigumo I think, leaving just 5 episodes to wrap up this amazing season :) !

Nayrael

2011-11-07, 06:27

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-07, 06:38

good news for you than: it is 6 episodes to wrap the series actually :D Recap episodes are officially not counted (so this is ep18).

Or if you want to count recaps for some reason, than the series has 26 episodes (instead of 24) with ep26 being another recap.

Actually I'm not counting the last recap episode (26th), then I also subtracted next week's episode as it's to wrap up this Tsuchigumo fight, which means I was counting from 21 onwards :heh:

Guardian Enzo

2011-11-07, 14:20

Miraluka

2011-11-07, 14:30

LMAO, I would like a gif of Minagoroshi Gizou going "wtf!" at their minions getting owned one after other.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-07, 17:22

I was wondering if they'd skipped a week or something, as there hasn't even been the usual LQ release yet. Patience is a virtue, they say...

I'm now watching it in Chinese :heh: They tend to be more reliable even though they're lower in quality.

ars89

2011-11-07, 23:07

Nayrael

2011-11-08, 05:27

Nice that Rikuo finally learned the technique. So that's what that massive tattoo on grandpa's back is. Nice how they rolled through 3 seals before getting to Tsuchi-Gumo. The astonishment on Jozu's face was great. Like how the Tono showed up to show support for Rikuo. Hopefully they can take him down now. Tsurara's reaction was priceless.

Nope, Nurarihyon's tattoo is of different kind: it is a yakuza tattoo (for starters, he can't even use Matoi due to being a full Youkai while the technique requires you to have both human and youkai blood)

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-08, 07:11

Nope, Nurarihyon's tattoo is of different kind: it is a yakuza tattoo (for starters, he can't even use Matoi due to being a full Youkai while the technique requires you to have both human and youkai blood)

Is there a reason to require human blood? Or is it just a thing?

hyl

2011-11-08, 07:19

Is there a reason to require human blood? Or is it just a thing?

the human part of the user needs to be taken over by the demon side in order to use matoi. That's why only rikuo and his father are the only ones that are able to use it.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-08, 07:29

the human part of the user needs to be taken over by the demon side in order to use matoi. That's why only rikuo and his father are the only ones that are able to use it.

Ah, that makes sense in a shounen sort of way.

Nayrael

2011-11-08, 07:31

Is there a reason to require human blood? Or is it just a thing?

In short, Matoi makes up for lack of Fear that part-youkai have by letting the Youkai possess (like a demon) your human side and thus add his Fear to yours (I doubt Youkai can be possessed). This also has a nice consequence of having two kinds of Fear now thus he gains new abilities in Matoi form, depending on the Youkai with whom he is "fused".

thundrakkon

2011-11-08, 14:54

Doesn't the technique allow Rikuo to "fuse" with multiple yokai at once? It looks like he has two different types of tatoo's on his back, or is it only the wing part?

hyl

2011-11-08, 15:10

So far, he has only fused with one youkai at the same time

Nayrael

2011-11-08, 15:47

Doesn't the technique allow Rikuo to "fuse" with multiple yokai at once? It looks like he has two different types of tatoo's on his back, or is it only the wing part?

Tattoo doesn't appear only during the Matoi but is always there and is updated whenever he does a Matoi with a new Youkai as a symbol of their trust and connection.

thundrakkon

2011-11-12, 01:09

Another question crossed my mind.

Does the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons only consist of maximum 100 demons, or can he have a thousand followers and still call it that?

ookamigirl

2011-11-13, 10:03

Rikuo finally returned from training.
Tsurara sure got herself in a serious mess.
Rikuo vs Tsuchi-Gumo was pretty interesting.

ars89

2011-11-13, 14:25

Lol at Tsurara's reactions. Awesome how he used matoi with Itaku, still can't believe Tsuchi-Gumo wasn't kdestroyed though. So Hidemoto might know who Nue actually is. Wow never expected Grandpa to go in like that. Almost fatal, hopefully he recovers. Looks like he might know who Jizo is. Looks like the final battle will start next week.

FlareKnight

2011-11-14, 02:59

Well that was full of fun. Surprised that the grandfather went in there like that, but suppose it did make sense. Needed to confirm things and face the one who killed his son. Did pretty well there and gave Hagoromo-Gistune quite the shock at seeing him in his younger appearance for a moment.

Well at least Rikuo now has some serious power to tap into with this equip ability. Leaves quite the mark behind, but completely worth using. What a crazy enemy to be able to get up after being split like that, but at least he didn't want to keep going.

Now it's time to go right at the enemy. Rikuo's got to avenge his father and they might as well save Kyoto and everything else in the process :).

thundrakkon

2011-11-14, 03:50

Yes, that was quite a fight. Now, it looks like the final battle.

Rikuo's Night Parade of a Hundred Demons looks like it has over 10,000 followers in that anime scene of the street.

I know that it was mention that when Rikuo equips the fear of someone, they both gain in power. However, right now, I am only seeing Rikuo using his powers. Will we also see the others who should be getting a power-up?

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-14, 04:52

I know this is a shounen Anime, but did they really have to pull out all the tropes and make it even more obvious than before :heh:? Team Rikou was really taking their merry time to decide how to fight Tsuchigumo- Half the fight was about that while the other half is the strong bromance between Rikou and Itaku, lets just say they were emitting something else other than Fear :p

The real surprise though was old man Nurarihyon showing up in the middle of the enemy's base and for the first time since the flashback arc that fox lost her cool :D

Damnit this is exciting stuff! A climax that feels like a climax!

Guardian Enzo

2011-11-14, 16:52

Kafriel

2011-11-16, 13:23

Poor Tsurara - Rikuo's Fear is bi-curious.

Gotta love Tsuchi-G - just blow the bloody snot out of your nose, sew the head back together and take a nap before the main event. He's one of the best things about this season.

Made me lawl :heh: After watching 3-4 episodes, I reached the same conclusion, Tsuchigumo is definitely the highlight of the kyoto youkai...But grandpa isn't doing bad either, stepping right in to kill the boss like that :O Also seems like the plot thickens, smells like a conspiracy is at hand. Looking forward to next week~
Team Rikou was really taking their merry time to decide how to fight Tsuchigumo- Half the fight was about that while the other half is the strong bromance between Rikou and Itaku
ah but Amezou and Awashima were keeping Tsuchigumo's attention diverted - can't really call it busy when he's got so many arms.

Kunagisa

2011-11-17, 02:45

Kakkou

2011-11-17, 02:57

I randomly watched episodes 19-20 and thought this series is absolutely amazing (the music in particular). I only read the first 20 or so chapters so I kinda have an idea how everything works, and quick trip to wiki helps me not get lost just following the series from here.

Question being is it worth going back to season 1 and watch that? Also Yuki-Onna <3. Though I think the Grandpa is still sexier than Rikuo ... the outcry for him to stay in his younger form from the comments during the episode was hilarious.
It depends on how much you like the series itself. Season 1 is no where as good as this in terms of direction, animation and writing. In fact, they tried to make the more medicore part of the manga more interesting but ended up doing the reverse. I'd say if you're not interested in finding out the difference between the two seasons then just read the manga up till where season 1 ends and pick up the anime from there.

Kunagisa

2011-11-17, 03:00

It depends on how much you like the series itself. Season 1 is no where as good as this in terms of direction, animation and writing. In fact, they tried to make the more medicore part of the manga more interesting but ended up doing the reverse. I'd say if you're not interested in finding out the difference between the two seasons then just read the manga up till where season 1 ends and pick up the anime from there.

That's kinda disappointing. Can't say I'm a huge fan of the story (yet), I was mainly impressed by the visuals and BGM; if that wasn't up to par I guess I won't be bothering with it.

Thanks for the quick response.

larethian

2011-11-17, 03:06

to be honest, this is the only good arc, IMO.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-17, 03:09

You can think of the first season as introductory to the characters and the setting, but in terms of story telling there's a very big gap in quality from the first and second mainly because the story in the second is alot more compelling I guess- this is like the Soul Society (Bleach) or Chuunin Exam (Naruto) arc if you want a straight forward comparison... Or if you're old school- This Kyoto arc is like the Kyoto arc from Kenshin ;)

P.S - These are the opinions of an Anime watcher, I never read the manga yet... But the end of this season might compel me.

Kunagisa

2011-11-17, 03:10

So ... I just randomly lucked out and watched the best episodes ...?

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-17, 03:13

So ... I just randomly lucked out and watched the best episodes ...?

Not really, this entire season has been great so you just hit a very big bullseye on the broad side of the barn that's all ;)

Not so much as luck as it's just impossible to miss.

(I feel left out in this conversation... Need to find an Ava and Sig of a Light Novel to fit in... :uhoh:)

Kakkou

2011-11-17, 03:26

So ... I just randomly lucked out and watched the best episodes ...?As a huge fan of the manga, I'd say the second season overall is great. You've already read 20 chapters, so another 27 more and you're set for this season, which starts with the first chapter (which was skipped in s1) and then picks right off after chapter 47, which is the end of s1.

larethian

2011-11-17, 03:31

So ... I just randomly lucked out and watched the best episodes ...?

I regard the entire season as 1 arc - Kyoto arc - divided into 3 sub-arcs: Preamble, Training, Showdown. So the entire season is good actually.

Kafriel

2011-11-17, 03:35

Season 1 was not that great...pretty average imo with a few good moments. If you're already acquainted with the tamazuki arc, start from S2.

ookamigirl

2011-11-19, 08:19

Nice teamwork in this episode.
The action parts were pretty cool too.
Rikuo has certainly grown a lot.
Grandpa vs Hagoromo-Gitsune was pretty interesting.
Can't wait for next episode!!

Kanon

2011-11-20, 10:31

Loved Tsurara's reaction when she found out Rikuo had done it with Zen, and doesn't mind doing it with anybody else. What a manslut! :p

Miraluka

2011-11-20, 11:09

At the end, Rikou's fear goes "if its pretty get it, there is no gay" :heh:.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-20, 19:58

Lol, Seimei is such a mama's boy in this one. Reminds me Shaman King where the main Villian (supposedly a loosely based Abe no Seimei) was also such a mama's boy that he wanted to destroy all humans.

ars89

2011-11-20, 23:18

Lol Hidemoto wanted to giver Yura a Nura cape. Yura was so awesome when she went crazy. Interesting that Kidomaru fought Rikuo's dad. So there is more than one way to use matoi. The new way with Kurotobo was pretty sweet. So we get a glimpse of what Nue looks like. Wonder how he was able to revive his mother after she died.

Key Board

2011-11-21, 02:24

episode 21 wasn't well directed

the build up is awkward and the music does not fit

what a shame. This was supposed to be one of the more interesting parts of the arc

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-21, 03:45

I was more surprised by the revelation of who Nue is...

...I should have realized when they said he was an Onmyouji... Not to mention one that was born from a Fox demon... But I've always thought that character played the role of good guys :uhoh:

Nayrael

2011-11-21, 04:24

Chaos2Frozen

2011-11-21, 04:29

Well, he was a good guy, a BIT similar to Rikuo... until humans killed his mother that is...

Reminds me of Hao from Shaman King, roughly the same set up- They just used a different name.

Funny, I'm also reminded of another Anime, though this one is about Seimei no Mago :p

Miraluka

2011-11-26, 00:08

Rikuo: Tsurara. Yaranaika?
Tsurara: I humbly decline. Tell that to your homo friends.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/3135/nura2bno2bmago2bii2b192.jpg

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3135/nura2bno2bmago2bii2b192.jpg

It seems Kidoumaro can go Reality Marble with Rajomon Gate.

ookamigirl

2011-11-26, 06:55

Rikuo sure had some problems with the psychic yokai.
Getting through all those troublesome yokai was a hard task.
The action parts were great this time!

Miraluka

2011-11-26, 12:07

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/4060/azuy7teabqw.jpg

Kanon

2011-11-26, 16:38

ars89

2011-11-27, 12:06

Nice to see Rikuo defeat Kidomaru, but it was too late. So Nue hatched but he isn't ready yet, gives them more time to take him out. Looks like the rest of the Nura clan realized that Hagoromo-Gitsune is the one that killed Rikuo's dad.

Nice plan by Ryuji, too bad Tsuchi-Gumo got in the way again. Time for some revenge from Rikuo. Interesting that she doesn't remember killing his dad. Hope he can take her out.

Lol how Grandpa was hiding. So Minagoroshi Jizou seems to be making his last move. Guess he wants to use the sword to absorb Nue's power so he'll be the strongest.

Kakkou

2011-11-28, 00:05

^Whoa, is that for real? I didn't expect to this would be uncensored in the BD/DVD since the original manga censored it in the first place. The BD version of episode 19 should be interesting, fufufu...
Well I was certainly surprised, since this isn't the kind of show that needs to pull these sort of tactics to increase sales. Just got my BD today and had to verify this right away and well... the 1080p shots say everything:

http://i44.tinypic.com/znlbn6.png
http://i43.tinypic.com/azjs4m.png
http://i44.tinypic.com/28w1ftt.png
http://i40.tinypic.com/2ibf1qc.png

Funny enough, the booklet and back cover of the volume has the censored ver. of the third shot. Deceitful advertising. :heh:

Bonus for the fangirls:
http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/1045/snapshot000536201111281.th.png (http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/1045/snapshot000536201111281.png)

Key Board

2011-11-28, 00:50

Just watched the latest episode 21

I think it's official.. this show is ruined by bad sound direction

Kanon

2011-11-28, 11:32

Damn, Awashima is hot. And what do you know, I saw a few screencaps of the latest episode and it looks like we won't have to wait for the BDs to see some Hagoromo Gistune nipples. Very surprising.

Bonus for the fangirls:
http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/1045/snapshot000536201111281.th.png (http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/1045/snapshot000536201111281.png)

Was this censored in the TV version too? :p

I watched episode 20 yesterday, and I was awestruck by Rajomon's depiction. The artistic direction of this anime is definitely stunning. It's one of those rare anime series that gives justice to the manga art.

Kakkou

2011-11-28, 21:00

Was this censored in the TV version too? :p
No, but I figured they'd like to see that scene in 1080p. :p

I watched episode 20 yesterday, and I was awestruck by Rajomon's depiction. The artistic direction of this anime is definitely stunning. It's one of those rare anime series that gives justice to the manga art.
The anime has always been rather good at adapting the manga designs and aesthetics, which was one of the things that drew me to it in the first place.

Sadly as nice as Rajomon was, I felt like the whole of episode 20 was missing something, cause it felt... a little bland. The overall directon/execution just ddin't have the same feel as the previous episodes.

ookamigirl

2011-12-02, 03:44

So... Hagoromo-Gitsune finally has the child.
This was a pretty dark episode.
Flashbacks were good though.
Rikuo vs Hagoromo-Gitsune...

ars89

2011-12-04, 11:15

Kubinashi and Kejoro teaming up was awesome. Yura using Hagun with her grandpa in the background was nice. WTF Hagoromo-Gitsune reincarnated into Rikuo's sister? Didn't get that part. Didn't expect Seimei to get rid of her, but oh well. Like how Tsuchi-Gumo started fighting him already.

So next week is last ep? Don't see how they can finish it, but then again i haven't read the manga.

ookamigirl

2011-12-04, 12:58

Rikuo vs Hagoromo-Gitsune... the sequel.
Guess she has a human side too, just suppressed.
Everyone still fighting all over the place.
Yura sure did her part to Hagaromo-Gitsune too.
So the kid is so NOT a kid, but Seimei sure is way worse than his mother.
Can't wait for next episode!!

Marikina

2011-12-05, 04:50

Ok, I can sort of understand the school girl outfit, but is there an explanation for why HG carries a bag around as well, even while fighting?

Nayrael

2011-12-05, 05:51

Ok, I can sort of understand the school girl outfit, but is there an explanation for why HG carries a bag around as well, even while fighting?

It is not a bag. It is THE bag.
She even carries it while unconscious... seriously, she does...

Serious answer: Hagu-chan cares about her looks and probably thought that the school bag fit her image... not to mention that she has some of her weapons stored there.

Kakkou

2011-12-05, 23:15

Can I say how impressed I am with DEEN? Seriously, this is probably one of their best TV series in a long, long time. I'm just amazed how much effort they're putting into this season. It's so much better than their normal standard.

The designs are great, the adaptation of the source is pretty good and the actual animation has more effort than most of their recent series. Sure it's not brilliant all the time but they deliver it very well when it counts. At the very least there's certainly far more animation and nicer direction than the first season ever had.

Hell, this episode trumps anything the entire first season by production standards alone. That scene with Hagoromo Gitsune with a pinned down Rikuo and the falling shards was so freakin pretty to look at with how they handled the lighting and everything. Yura activating Hagun was marvelous too. They even bothered to animate Gashadokuro in proper 2D for his final showdown with Aotabo. I could hardly believe this is DEEN's work.

FlareKnight

2011-12-06, 01:25

This was definitely a well done episode. Gives you a "hey what!?" Response when she called out "father" when they finally got that hit in on her. Not sure if she's Rikuo's biological sister since some of what was said makes it sound like she was a girl Rihan found and raised. Still if that's the case she was certainly a good choice for someone to reincarnate that'd be able to attack the 2nd heir.

Anyways some great action there. Took a lot to get a hit in on that girl but they finally did it. Of course they needed help from those memories to shake her enough for it to work. A kind of funny moment that after all those years of work she just gets dumped to hell afterwards :heh:.

Too bad for Mamiru though, that's pretty much a fatal injury there :(.

Kafriel

2011-12-06, 01:55

I could hardly believe this is DEEN's work.
I had actually forgotten about it until I read this post :heh: It's really hitting the climax though, and it's definitely much better than ever before.

ars89

2011-12-11, 11:10

Wow that was actually a perfect plan by Seimei and Minagoroshi. Sad past about Yamabuki. Looks like Rikuo is going to use matoi with everyone.

So there is one more ep!

Homura7

2011-12-11, 12:30

Wow that was actually a perfect plan by Seimei and Minagoroshi. Sad past about Yamabuki. Looks like Rikuo is going to use matoi with everyone.

So there is one more ep!

Wait, you serious? Because this doesn't happen in the original story.

Nayrael

2011-12-11, 12:38

We are getting Anime Original Ending it seems... tough for some reason they did mention Sanmoto Gorouzaemon...

Either way, we are getting DEEN'd.

maplehurry

2011-12-11, 13:15

That finger block. Seimei = Aizen.

Nayrael

2011-12-11, 13:23

That finger block. Seimei = Aizen.

There is more than just finger blocking that makes Seimei feel like Aizen unfortunately ^_^;

ookamigirl

2011-12-11, 13:27

OMG! He broke Rikuo's sword!
Now, that's one strong guy.
The history of the whole thing was really interesting.
The truth was finally revealed.
Great episode!

Kanon

2011-12-11, 17:27

We are getting Anime Original Ending it seems... tough for some reason they did mention Sanmoto Gorouzaemon...

Either way, we are getting DEEN'd.

Oh FFS. They just had to ruin an almost flawless adaptation, didn't they? I guess they wouldn't be DEEN otherwise.

Kakkou

2011-12-11, 17:50

We are getting Anime Original Ending it seems... tough for some reason they did mention Sanmoto Gorouzaemon...

Either way, we are getting DEEN'd.
Oh you've got to be kidding me. Right after I gave them all that praise for the previous episode? Goddamn. orz

EDIT: Okay, that wasn't bad actually. It was nice seeing nearly all the character's attacks and also for some of Nurarihyon's hyakki get some action, however little it was. Did Hitotsume use a gun in the manga's present time too? I don't remember. Anyway it's still possible to end the same way as the manga arc, so I'm actually cool with this episode.

Everything was more or less the same after Tsuchigumo got taken out, except Yamabuki's flashback happened earlier. Plus Sanmoto got the full mention as well. It looks like they just want to make Seimei have a long last episode boss-like fight. As long as the writers don't pull some asspull like having Rikuo matoi with everyone and Seimei get's dues ex machina'd, they can still end the season without major contradictions to the canon. Ideally all they have to do is make the fight flashy, then everyone get's their ass kicked by Seimei. Then his arm decays which forces him to temporarily go back to hell and we're back on track. DEEN, please don't screw it up even if there are no plans for a third season.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-12-11, 20:13

I'm almost certain there wouldn't be a third season, so ending must be on a more conclusive note.

But of the spoilers are true, this change reminds me of how Shaman King's Anime original ending ended as well... >.> God I hated that...

miroku2192

2011-12-15, 14:55

^So why won't there be a 3rd season?

Key Board

2011-12-18, 05:48

Ok, I'm surprised

they followed the manga in the end instead of opting for an original ending

not only that, they added original elements that made a great closure.
Ie; they didn't screw up. In fact, they did quite well.

I almost forgive them for the mishandling of the Kyoto arc

ars89

2011-12-18, 12:25

No idea what the count is on the episodes anymore. So Seimei just wasn't ready for the world yet. At least buys more time for Rikuo to get stronger. Like the scenes when Rikuo was dreaming. Alright he's officially the head now!

So there's still another ep?

Nayrael

2011-12-18, 12:28

The last ep (24.5) will be a recap (just like last season) so don't bother with it.

christinemarie

2011-12-18, 13:52

Glad the staff didn't go for the usual routine of ongoing animes. This kind of strategy for Nurarihyon no Mago seems effective compared to other anime with bothersome fillers, since third season is slated in July 2012. One thing that I hate, the recaps. Those recaps are not necessary.

Nayrael

2011-12-18, 13:54

What? Was third season officially confirmed or something?

LKK

2011-12-18, 16:27

since third season is slated in July 2012.
Source, please?

ars89

2011-12-18, 21:33

The last ep (24.5) will be a recap (just like last season) so don't bother with it.

Ah that's what i thought, thanks for clearing that up

Guardian Enzo

2011-12-19, 00:53

I haven't heard anything official, but I wouldn't be stunned if this got a third season. Unlike some series I don't think this one needs to move a ton of DVDs to pay for itself - its job is basically to get decent ratings, sell a few Blu-rays and mostly to help drive manga sales. I think by those standards it's done OK.

Marikina

2011-12-19, 10:58

Why was the Great Tengu of Mount Kurama fighting alongside the Nuragumi old timers in the final battle? What was his relationship to Gyuki?

Miraluka

2011-12-19, 14:01

Why was the Great Tengu of Mount Kurama fighting alongside the Nuragumi old timers in the final battle? What was his relationship to Gyuki?
He trained him when Gyuuki was young.

Zaresh

2011-12-19, 23:04

Hello there, first time in this thread for me.

I think sometime ago they said there's going to be a movie. Nothing about a third season. But again, maybe I've mistaken it with another anime.

FlareKnight

2011-12-20, 02:00

That was actually a pretty nice conclusion. I was a bit worried the whole carrying everyone's fear at once would settle things, but luckily Nue wasn't that easy to bring down. It really set up a battle down the road.

Nice to have a little scene with the three generations though it was a bit odd :heh:.

Overall I'm really happy with how this second season went. Way better than the first.

Chaos2Frozen

2011-12-20, 02:39

I have abit of mixed feelings on this conclusion- On one hand this incident end smoothly with no real jarring issue left behind. But on the other hand, our heroes wasn't able to so much as even dent the big boss and they just sort of lucked out.

The whole Rihan-Otome relationship was very tragic, but I'm curious what's Rikou's mother's thoughts on all this?

In any case looks like I would have to eat my words about no third season...

Final impression? A clear improvement over the first season in every possible way, but the concluding boss fights was abit... How do I say this? It's follows the 'mid-point-major-battle' formula perfectly, almost to the letter. Whether this is good or not I can't decide yet, but in any case this is definitely one show that I would recommend to people... Assuming they got past the first season.

Kafriel

2011-12-20, 10:50

Just watched the two last episodes, that was definitely quite an intricate plot...too bad the fight was as dull as the story was interesting. Overall it was a very good season, much better than the first one, and if I liked something about the ending, it was definitely Rikuo becoming the third, unlike a certain "tenth" boss who's been dodging responsibility for 366 chapters now. Off to read the manga now :)
I'm curious what's Rikou's mother's thoughts on all this?
Curiosity seconded, she can't have possibly been left in the dark about it, unless Rihan met her many years after Yamabuki Otome disappeared, but even so...

Nayrael

2011-12-20, 10:56

Curiosity seconded, she can't have possibly been left in the dark about it, unless Rihan met her many years after Yamabuki Otome disappeared, but even so...

Rihan met Wakana around 300 years after Yamabuki's disappearance ^_^;
Knowing Wakana, she would probably just make a cheerful smile and not give it much thought.

FlareKnight

2011-12-20, 12:06

Rihan met Wakana around 300 years after Yamabuki's disappearance ^_^;
Knowing Wakana, she would probably just make a cheerful smile and not give it much thought.True, don't think she's the type to be really bothered by the fact that he was married once before. Still would have been interesting to see her reactions to this whole arc since it was connected to the death of her husband.

Kafriel

2011-12-20, 12:24

Rihan met Wakana around 300 years after Yamabuki's disappearance ^_^Ok lol, long enough :P Would still be tough if she knew that his ex killed Rihan though. Btw now that Hagoromo gitsune is in hell, is she alive? Seimei seems like the type to go to hell for a few drinks with Tsuchigumo and then get back to dominating the world, and his minions followed him there, so...

Guardian Enzo

2011-12-20, 13:19

Homura7

2011-12-20, 13:56

Mothers typically don't get much airtime in shounen, but I'm also genuinely curious about Wakana and she's desperately underdeveloped. Did Rihan have any feelings for her, or did he simply need an heir? How does she feel about her son being the Third Heir?

If you want to know so bad, then read the manga. If not you'll have to wait patiently till the anime adapts that chapter.

Kafriel

2011-12-20, 13:58

Is the next story arc finished btw? If yes, at what chapter does it end?

Nayrael

2011-12-20, 14:06

Seimei seems like the type to go to hell for a few drinks with Tsuchigumo and then get back to dominating the world, and his minions followed him there, so...

Seimei's invasion will never happen: he will be grounded for life :P

Is the next story arc finished btw? If yes, at what chapter does it end?

It seems to be near its end. Will probably end in a chapter or two... unless something big happens.

Master_Yoma

2011-12-20, 23:15

Great ending I wonder if there going to be a season 3 and when ever VIZ is going to put this out

Marikina

2011-12-21, 05:46

What did Kyokotsu mean when she referred to Yamabuki as Hagoromo Gitsune's sesshoseki?

Nayrael

2011-12-21, 06:13

What did Kyokotsu mean when she referred to Yamabuki as Hagoromo Gitsune's sesshoseki?

Seems that they believe that Hagoromo Gitsune will reincarnate again in that body one day and lead them again.

tera_ha

2011-12-22, 04:23

Compared to the last season, it was indeed better but the end seemed a little week.

5/10 for the last season
7/10 for 2nd season

let's hope the next one is even better :)

Kanon

2011-12-22, 07:55

I loved Rikuo's dream. That was a mighty sweet addition. The rainbow hyakki yako super attack on the other hand... not so much. I was really scared we'd get an anime original ending for a moment. Glad DEEN didn't drop the ball.

Miraluka

2011-12-22, 12:56

The way Minagoroshi and Seimei used Yamabuki to kill Rihan was really rage inducing.

ookamigirl

2011-12-24, 10:00

Final episode was awesome!!
Nura sure was driven.
The ending was just great! I really loved seeing the three of them ^^

LKK

2011-12-28, 16:42

Marathoned the last 4 episodes this afternoon. If I could have 1 change to what they showed, I would have liked a bit more of Rihan and Yamabuki's past history -- both as a couple and as the short time when she was resurrected into the younger form. I don't know if the manga goes any further into their story, it probably doesn't, but I hope it does because I want to know more.

I know many people were disappointed with season 1. I wasn't, but I fully agree with everyone who's said that season 2 was head and shoulders above season 1. A season 3 would be very welcome.

ookamigirl

2012-01-07, 12:28

Episode 24.5

The latest special was pretty much a recap of what happened in the series recently.
Well, it was pretty good, but also interesting how they can put the entire second season into just one episode-summary.
At least it had all the cool action parts ^-^
I must say that Nura's yokai self is really beautiful & cool, my fav character too!

LKK

2012-08-07, 08:59

The US voice cast has been announced.

Rikuo Nura
Darrel Guilbeau

Night Rikuo
Grant George

Kana Ienaga
Kayla Yesratsian

Yura Keikain
Jophie Roberts

Nurarihyon
William Fredrick

Aotabo
Kyle Hebert

Kurotabo
Ben Pronsky

Yuki-Onna
Cassandra Lee

Kubinashi
Todd Stone

Gyuki
Taylor Henry

Karasu-Tenju
Spike Spencer

Hebidayu
Steve Kramer

Zen
Keith Silverstein

Kyuso
Doug Erholtz

Saori Maki
Wendee Lee

Natto-Kozo/Keijoro
Wendee Lee

Kiyotsugu
Sam Regal

Shima
Donn A. Nordean

Narrator
Patrick Seitz

Ryota-Neko
Bryce Papenbrook[Source (http://www.fandompost.com/2012/08/07/viz-media-announces-nura-rise-of-the-yokai-clan-anime-dub-cast/)]

I found something very interesting. The US version will have 2 actors voicing Rikuo. I hope Grant George as "Night Rikuo" will sound like a believable grown-up version of Darrel Guilbeau's Rikuo.

oppaiSam@

2012-08-08, 04:38

I hope the season 3 will come soon. *cross fingers* but Nurarihyon no mago's manga serialization is gonna end right? hmmm but still this a great anime that they need to continue d(^.^)d :D

azzliklanjackal

2012-08-30, 02:43

when is Nurarihyon No Mago S3 ?????

Nayrael

2012-08-30, 03:19

Not announced nor hinted yet.

However, in December an Anime Original OVA shall be released featuring Rihan as well as Tsurara's arrival at the Nutra Clan's Household.

Miraluka

2012-10-04, 15:08

Good news guys!

http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo162/SAILOR_METAL/tumblr_mb3bnsuSPL1rer9w9o1_1280.png

thundrakkon

2012-10-04, 16:19

Good news guys!

Is that an OVA or new TV series?

Nayrael

2012-10-04, 19:10

It is the OVA news.

Marcus H.

2012-11-08, 08:27

I have watched some episodes of Sennen Makyo, and I'm still shocked to see one of the closest look-alikes of Tasogare Otome × Amnesia's Yuuko Kanoe in Hagoromo-Gitsune. :eek:

Nayrael

2012-12-18, 13:15

Like mom, like Daughter...

http://25.media.tumblr.com/ae07625d97f5d03399b230f9170910d9/tumblr_mf8nxvFg2y1r8zfyfo1_500.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/6b853f52ab4b95daa0dcca45ec9bde8c/tumblr_mf8nxvFg2y1r8zfyfo2_500.jpg

ars89

2013-02-02, 17:25

Has anyone seen the first ova, i haven't been able to find it?

Nayrael

2013-02-02, 18:00

Has anyone seen the first ova, i haven't been able to find it?

I have seen the LQ RAW (and read a translation summary).
Unfortunately, there are no subs :(

ragez2010

2013-03-12, 06:26

just watch the Ova, good side story since we don't know what happen to Otome after she disappear and also how Setsura feel guilty for keep it from Rihan for to long.

and Tsurara ike ike go go for Rikou, eventhough it already confirm in the omake.

Kanon

2013-03-12, 10:24

Isn't the second OVA supposed to be out as well now?

Kakkou

2013-03-19, 12:52

http://i.imgur.com/lN2tiHzl.png (http://imgur.com/lN2tiHz)

Having recently gotten around to finishing the manga and watching the final OVA. I can finally bid farewell to this series. ;__;

The story took place in Tohno and marked the beginning of the Nura Clan's formation. It was really amusing to see that its very first member was Natto Kozou, which explains why they are so close enough to go to Shikkoku together.

Anyway the story is pretty straightforward: Nurarihyon and Natto dine and dash at what I think should be the sweets shop that Rikuo and gang go to in Tohno later in the manga. They get attacked by Ko Oni, Tofu Kozou and Te no Me (those three small youkai who always hang around each other) who're surprisingly decent fighters but get taken down. They were trying to prove their worth so they can join the Tohno and Nurarihyon being Nurarihyon, decides to take them there himself and asks the Tohno to take those three in. He gets sent to Mayoiga (like grandfather like grandson!) to rescue some Tohno members who got lost. Setsura watches the whole thing from afar. San no Kuchi turns out to be the one controlling Mayoiga (this is the part where my jaw dropped :heh:) and Nurarihyon gets everyone out of it. However the Kamaitachi of that time (I forgot his name) kills the rescued members and fights Nurarihyon because he views weaklings as useless and unnecessary. Setsura and the trio try to help but Nurarihyon ends up injured rescuing them instead. Cue Setsura going kyun for him for the very first time. The two continue fighting and talking until Nurarihyon declares he'll shoulder all weak youkai from now onwards and for thousands of years to come, which brings Natto Kozou and the others to tears of admiration and respect. There's a neat moment where flashes of future scenes flow out of his fear as he gives his grand speech. The Kamaitachi is defeated and the Tohno agree to accept the trio but they + San no Kuchi want to follow Nurarihyon instead while Setsura spends the whole scene looking at him like a schoolgirl in love.

Epilogue shows that the OVA is actually being told by Nurarihyon to Rikuo and Rihan in that dream world from the last episode of the second season. They share a brief family moment before Rikuo leaves. The last scene of Rikuo and the comrades he's made by the end of the manga feels like a very definite way of saying this is the end of anymore animated Nuramago. T^T

http://i.imgur.com/ARc4o1Ql.jpg (http://imgur.com/ARc4o1Q)
http://i.imgur.com/mauWvbfl.jpg (http://imgur.com/mauWvbf)
http://i.imgur.com/doV0Nnkl.png (http://imgur.com/doV0Nnk)
http://i.imgur.com/5hRUpK3l.png (http://imgur.com/5hRUpK3)
The pan wasn't a total still shot so I had to do some shopping to make the stitch, which is why Dassai's sake bottle is a little deformed...

Well this is it, the journey may have been cut short but I really love Nurarihyon no Mago. It was a fun ride.