Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan — Season 1, Episode 8: Tragic Umewakamaru!

Episode synopsis

Gyuki who was known as Umewakamaru while he was human, past is revealed. Umewakamaru is a noble child who excels at everything but after his father dies his mother leaves him at a monastery. News of his mother's illness prompts Umewakamaru to want to see her. On the way he is tricked by demons into going the wrong way. There he finds out his mother has been devoured by the youkai Gyuki. Umewakamaru goes mad with grief and kills the demon Gyuki and in this state he takes to killing other travelers. In time he also comes to be known as Gyuki. It is here that Rikuo's father meets him for the first time and after defeating him in battle requests that he join them as a member of their family.

About Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

Rikuo Nura, is 3 parts human and a quarter Demon, lives in a house of spirits with his grandfather, The current clan head of the Nura youkai. Rikuo is set to be the next clan head, despite the fact he dislikes his demon side. He soon come to terms with his demon blood and decides to take his position as young master of the Nura house. However there are those who will certainly not allow it to be easy.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Becoming the Lord of Pandemonium
• E2Poison Wings Flutter in the Bamboo Thicket
• E3Yura Keikain and the Kiyojuji Paranormal Patrol
• E4The Rat of Darkness Devours the Cat
• E5Red Plum Blossoms on the Demons' Mountain
• E6A Trap is Set on the Evil Mountain
• E7Darkness Moves on the Night of the New Moon
• E9Gyuuki`s Beloved Nura Clan
• E10The Demon Mirror Devours the Fruit
• E11The Vanguard Wind Blows from the West
• E12Tamazuki And The Seven Shadows
• E13The Inugamigyobu-Tanuki Tamazuki`s Beckoning