Ep 1. Rise of the Yokai Clan: The Nura Clan's Third Heir Awakens

Rise of the Yokai Clan: The Nura Clan's Third Heir Awakens is the first episode of the second season of the anime series Nura. The episode begins with a flashback to Rikuo's childhood, where he is shown during an incident where he is saved from a group of yokai by his grandfather Nurarihyon, the Supreme Commander of all yokai. This incident marks the beginning of Rikuo's journey, as his grandfather had great expectations of him as the next heir to the Nura clan.

In present day Japan, Rikuo is shown as a high school student who leads a double life as the Third Heir of the Nura clan. He struggles to balance his human life with his yokai life, as the two worlds are constantly at odds with each other. Rikuo's fellow classmates, Kana and Yura, are aware of his yokai life and are able to see yokai due to their own abilities.

As the episode progresses, Rikuo is confronted by a mysterious girl named Yuki-Onna, who claims to have been sent by his grandfather to help him awaken his full yokai powers. Initially hesitant, Rikuo eventually agrees to train with Yuki-Onna in order to prepare for the impending battle with his rival clan, the Keikain clan.

At the same time, the Keikain clan is revealed to be making preparations of their own. They are attempting to gather all of the Kakugyōru, objects of immense power that can be used to enhance one's yokai abilities. The leader of the Keikain clan, Hidemoto Keikain, believes that by obtaining all of the Kakugyōru, he can defeat the Nura clan and rule over the yokai world.

As Rikuo trains with Yuki-Onna, he is constantly reminded of his grandfather's expectations of him. He struggles to awaken his full yokai powers, but eventually realizes that he must embrace both his human and yokai sides in order to become a true leader. With this realization, Rikuo is finally able to tap into his true potential and awaken his full yokai powers.

The episode ends with Rikuo, now fully awakened, preparing to face off against the Keikain clan. He is joined by his fellow yokai, who pledge their loyalty to him as the Third Heir of the Nura clan. The stage is set for an epic battle between the Nura and Keikain clans, as they fight for control of the yokai world.

Overall, Rise of the Yokai Clan: The Nura Clan's Third Heir Awakens sets the stage for an exciting second season of Nura. The episode introduces new characters and conflicts, while also developing the relationships between the existing characters. It also sets up an epic battle between the Nura and Keikain clans, which promises to be the highlight of the season.