Nurarihyon no Mago

is a manga series by . It began as a one-shot published in 2007, then began regular serialization in the March 10, 2008 issue of '.
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 with 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.
Characters
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: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 from his grandfather. Rikuo once embraced the idea, but after realizing the evil nature of youkai actions, 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). After his fight with Gyuuki, Rikuo is now determined to become the Third and lead his clan.
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:As the Nurarihyon, he is the leader of the youkai, but he already wants to retire. 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.
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:Childhood friend and neighbor of Rikuo. It is hinted that she has some affection for him, since she got jealous when she saw Yuki Onna/Tsurara alone with him. Rikuo made a promise to help her if she is ever in need. In recent chapters, she has been putting together some of the weird traits and occurrences around Rikuo. She once again meets Rikuo in his youkai form, in chapter 13 after she discovered his glasses on the ground. In the latest chapter, she is being kidnapped by a demon on her 13th birthday, and once again Kana was saved by Rikuo in his youkai form. Afterwards, she was taken to a restaurant owned by youkai. In the next morning, Kana asked Rikuo if he was friends with his youkai form and blushed when Rikuo asked why (which implies that Kana has fallen for Rikou's youkai form).
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:A young Onmyouji who came to Ukiyoe Town seeking the Master of the Youkai (Rikuo). She enrolled in the same school as Rikuo, as a transfer student from Kyoto. She has incredible talent for an Onmyouji despite her young age, since she is able to summon multiple shikigami. She has met Rikuo's grandfather, but has not realized that he is the Nurarihyon.
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:Rikuo's trusted attendant who follows him to school disguised as a normal school girl, known as Tsurara Oikawa. She is affectionate towards Rikuo, since she was angry when Genjourou was embracing Rikou as she was assigned to be one of the extra escorts, and when she saw Kana together with Rikuo (the day after her birthday). She also admires Rikou's youkai form, because she finds him very reliable and magnificent. She is overprotective of Rikuo when he is in his "day," or human, form and expresses great concern for his well being. This is the reason why she is always around him at school (which causes a misunderstanding and concern for Kana). She also acts as the cook; though her food is delicious, most of the time it is chilled or cold. She is really an ice youkai.
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:She is one of Rikou's servants. She is portrayed as a beautiful elder sister by Rikou's friends, unbeknownst to them of her true identity.She is probaly a Harionago
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:One of the Nura's key servants. His sons are collectively known as the Sanba Karasu.
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:An intimidating youkai, but is as loyal to Rikuo as Yuki Onna. At one point, he followed Rikuo to school with Yuki Onna. He has become the leader of a local yakuza group.
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:He is a monk of assassination and destruction, possessing several different weapons in his arsenal. He is a somewhat of a rival of Aotabou, but still plays a part in Rikuo's following.
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: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, and was in charge of a conspiracy against Rikuo. It was revealed this coup was a test to see if Rikuo could handle being what he was; he told Rikuo that to force him to abandon his human side, as it would only get him killed.
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: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 due to his home being burned down by his unloyal servants.
Manga
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*01. Becoming the Master of All Spirits
*02. Rikuo, Walking the School at Night
*03. Rikuo, Angered By the Sworn Brother
*04. Rikuo Had a Dream
*05. Rikuo, Present at the Formation of the Kiyo Cross Squad
*06. Rikuo's Home is Explored
*07. Rikuo Goes to 1st Street.
*08. Rikuo Faces Off Against the Fangs of Kyuuso
*09. Rikuo Has a Fever
*10. Rikuo Goes on a Youkai Mystery Tour
*11. Rikuo, Sojourn on Mt. Nejireme
*12. Rikuo Goes Out on a Night Exploration
*13. Rikuo on the Night of the New Moon
*14. Rikuo Stands at the Peak of Mt. Nejireme
*15. Rikuo Faces Gyuuki
*16. Umewakamaru and Gyuuki
*17. Gyuuki's Beloved Nura Clan
*18. Kana, 13 Years Old
*19. Kana and the Youkai Ungaikyou
*20. Kana's Birthday
*21. Nura Group General Meeting
*22. Demon of the Wind
*23. Keikain Onmyoujutsu
*24. The Power of Nurarihyon
*25. The 7 Travelers
*26. Kiyakou of the Four Kingdoms
*27. Sodemogi-sama
*28. Hibari and Senba-sama
*29. Inugami, the Youkai Part 1
*30. Inugami, the Youkai Part 2
*31. Inugami, the Youkai Part 3
*32. Inugami, the Youkai Part 4
*33. Inugami, the Youkai Part 5
*34. Inugami, the Youkai Part 6
*35. Nurarihyon's Journey to Shikoku
*36. Counterattack
*37. Gozu Mezu-Undercover Operatives
*38. Gozu Mezu Undercover Operatives, Part 2
*39. Gozu and Mezu's Return
*40. Hyakki Yakou and Sakazuki
*41. Hyakki Yakou vs. Hachijuuhakki Yakou
*42. Youkai With Wings Darker Than Shadows
*43. White Snow Gleaming In The Darkness
*44. Battle of the Heads
*45. The Maou Hammer
*46. Inugami Gyoubu Tanuki Tamazuki
*47. The End of Ambition
*48. The House Where Jami Looms Part 1
*49. The House Where Jami Looms Part 2
*50. The House Where Jami Looms Part 3

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