Nura: Rise of the Youkai Clan - Recommendations

Goregii says...

Both have the main character later in life find out their a demon and both slay demons. both they hide their true selfs from their friends these plenty of action in them

korei14 says...

Both of these anime have main characters who turn out to be demons. The main character in these two then try to hide the fact that they are a demon from their friends. The main characters also fight against other demons. Also, both Nurarihyon no Mago and Ao no Exorcist have some exorcists. Some exorcists are after the main character.

chii says...

Both shows are filled to the top full of demons, have lead characters fighting to further understand themselves and protect those around them that they hold dear. Check one out if you liked the other.

WickedHipsterPink says...

Like others said, both of these anime have a crap ton of demons in them. Along with that, they're both pretty typical shonen anime, with similar character types and a good amount of action.

wargol says...

they're both about demons fighting the good fight with nice superpowers.

they both have a young protagonist that discovers his demon powers at the beginning, learns to fight with it and defeats a major endboss at the end.

Zarrokian says...

Both involve a boy who is born as part demon and doesnt want to aknowledge that part of themselves until they are forced to.

Chitaka says...

Both of these anime center around a young boy who is part demon and part human. He goes through the story making it his mission to save his friends and kill the evil demons while hiding his true nature (more so in Nurarihyon). There is also a deeper, more sinister under-plot in each one that the characters must become powerful enough to stop.

Inuaika says...

Both young male protagonist dealing with youkai, struggling to hide power from classmates. I watched both of these at the same time and haven't stopped rewatching either. 

DarwinsGame says...

Both anime feature demons and a carefree but kindhearted protagonist. The protagonists are both school age and have a tight-knit group of friends/family. 

MapleTempest says...

                                                                           

Bleach09 says...

both anime follow the daily routines of 2 young and unwilling successors to massive and powerful groups.  although in the beginning they hate the very idea of succeding the group they eventually find themselves involuntarily fighting for the very group themselves and before they know it they are setting up the foundation for their future succession.

funtoo2 says...

At first both main characters, Rikuo, from Nurarihyon no Mago, and Tsuna, from Kateikyoushi Hitman Reborn!, are unwilling to become the successor of their family whom hold tremendous power; Rikuo with the yokai, and Tsuna with the mafia. But as the show goes on, both characters find themselves in countless battles, struggling to protect what they cherish most, and along the way they gradually accept their position as successor. I recommend both of these animes, they're fantastic! If you love action, the supernatural (powers and stuff), comedy, and a little romance, this show is for you!

shakal802 says...

Both anime features who refuse to accept the heir of their organization. However, with the same resolve to protect the ones they care for, they both eventually take on the will to fight. Tsuna and Rikuo are two very similar characters and unviel plots that seem quite similar between the two.

snivets says...

Both of these shows feature a reluctant hero who has the ability to transform into a more powerful version of himself in order to fight for his family, friends, & way of life. The chibi Mafia members and the caricatured demons add a similar deadly cuteness into the mix.

theonus says...

A) Young student is essentially forced in becoming the leader of their respective clans.

B) Well imagined and implemented action sequences

C) Similar art style

D) Main character becomes like another person when in "battle mode"

E) Both have main characters that earn the respect and subsequent "servitude" of their future underlings.

DevillAngel says...

Both animes are about a boy who is reluctant to become the successor of a strong organization. The main characters in both shows at first are unwilling to partisipate in the organization and do not want to fight, but eventually willingly go into battle to protect their friends. Both main characters have two personas and gain confidence and bravery as the show progresses. They both appear as a normal, clumsy,and generally fearful person, but when they go into a fight they essential become a different person.

Just a head up KHR starts off like a comedy anime and takes a bit of time to get to the action, so don't give up on it too soon cause it gets awesome.

WhiteHairedAkumahime says...

If you like Nurarihyon no Mago , you'll probably like Kateikyoushi Hitman Reborn ! . Both of the main characters hesitate to take their place as the  leaders of their clan but they eventually end up accepting their roles over time with the help of their clan members . They also both has to fight enemies stronger than them but they end up doing so and when they both fight their strongest enemies , something sad happens during the fight .

Szwagier says...

Both shows are shounen battle animes, dealing mainly with monsters from japaneese folklore. Whether the enemy is called yokai or ayakashi it makes small difference, since they are spirits/monsters either way.

In both cases the main character is a power user coming from a very distinguished lineage of power users. Whether it's the grandson of  the strongest youkai (Nurarihyon no Mago) or heir of the strongest barrier technique users family (Kekkaishi) both main characters are very reluctant to continue "family traditions". While circumstances pull them into the fights with monsters, they still try to lead a normal life, and hope for a normal future.

The main difference is that in Kekkaishi all monsters are on the bad guys side, while in Nurarihyon no Mago there are good monsters and bad monsters.

NoxShadow says...

Both shows are kinda kiddish and revolve around middle schoolers fighting evil demons, while dealing with normal middle school life. They hide from their classmates even in cases that they're directly involved in! Also the animation style is similar most of the time.(Nurarihyon gets stylized sometimes)  In both cases, there are good and bad demons as well as obvious enemies.

either way, they share the same cute charm and similar types of demons that can be equally creepy and hilarious.

Meelkor says...

These two series have many common aspects. There are normal humas fighting demons. There are demons who looks like human but they true look is different. There is a bit school life as well. And demons looks really alike in both series. And both are full of action.

KazekageGarra says...

Both anime are about the youki and their inherited powers. Both have a very good storyline and interesting characters that help them along. Natsume Yuujinchou is more episodic and less action than Nurarihyon no Mago.

eaper says...

If you want two series with completely different feels and presentations but a similar message and a few similar characters, these are a good match. Each series centeres around someone that is commited to helping yokai and humans get along, stuck inbetween two worlds.

Shiraiyuki says...

They are both about a boy that everyday has strong interactions with the ayakashi, but struggles to be more human-like. In both animes the main character has more powers than he appears to have; he also has many allies; has a lot of powerfull people protecting him.Both main characters nature are very similar; they're both very kind and brave and always help others regardeless of the danger.

I stongly recomend both of them.

Worrellam says...

If you liked either Nurarihyon no Mago or D.N.Angel, you would probably also like the other based upon a few simple factors: both share the elements of comedic relief, and both main characters deal with a type of "alter ego." They are both enjoyable series to watch! Enjoy!

Aiedail says...

The atmosphere while watching both is so similar! A main character is a young, nice guy and can transform into older man witch superpowers. Both have a "femme fatale" classmate, lots of friends around. Both main protagonists try to live normal live athough they have some kind of not really normal problem:D If you liked one you will for sure like the other, because it has same king of humor, some love to it, a lot of action, a weir grandpa, magic powers and much more.

raindroptree says...

Both of these stories are supernatural young romance stories involving a male protagonist who inherits powers of transformation to become a powerful, older supernatural being. Both stories have a slightly dark air to them, but also one of young romance. 

Bleach09 says...

Both anime talk about part demon part human protagonists trying to accept their other side.  Due to their impressive demonic lineage they are either shunned/attacked by or respected by other demons which is to the their annoyance.

Anathemus says...

There's some similarities to be found in both shows, beside the wide variety of demons, there's the struggle of the main characters to find a balance between their human and demon side and the artwork is kinda of similar, and guess what, we have the usual schoolgirls walking in the middle of all this (zZzZz)

JapanSun says...

Both animes are revolving around demons/spirits but in different points of view.

In Nurarihyon ist about a boy with demon blood and in Onmyouji from view of a boy fighting them but both are mostly about fighting the evil demons with the help of good spirits/demons. So if you liked one of the both animes I'm sure the oher one should please you as well.

k1r1h1t0k1r1 says...

Both are essentially coming-of-age stories ; though in SO and NnM the protagonists are on opposites sides of similar scenarios--with one inheriting a family tradition of onmyou (excorcism) and the other inheriting a family tradition of leading youkai (ghouls/spirits).  Both boys struggle with being "grandsons".  SO is based in Heian-period Japan while NnM is based in modern-day Japan (with strong Edo-period influences!).  Both series involve plenty of youkai and fighting, and both being relatively recent are of comparable quality art- and voice-acting-wise.  If you like one, zehi, check out the other!

eaper says...

These series each focus around maintaining balance between yokai and humans with some super powered human-yokai mix in the center. Each series has a main, mysterious enemy trying to ruin this balance. If you like the high-school aged humor and yokai type battles in one, you'll likely enjoy it in the other.

scizorg45 says...

Both series are about the coexistency of demons and humans and of course the ones that oppose that idea. Both series contain decent supernatural fights.

If you liked one, check out the other

eaper says...

Each of these series focus on the difference between yokai and humans, and those that wish to destroy or help their peace. Each series encounters a large number of yokai and shows several of their fights.

scizorg45 says...

Both series are about the coexistency of demons and humans and of course the ones that oppose that idea. Both series contain decent supernatural fights.

If you liked one, check out the other

passamy says...

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ShiroHatake says...

Both stories are connected to a feudal Japan style context. The main characters fight with swords to kill demons. Both shows have moderate violence. The main characters are both young males with eccentric friends that help them in their mission.