 This article is about a villain in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger.
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Nurarihyon (ヌラリヒョン) was the temporary leader of the Yokai Army Corps during Japan's feudal period and the opening antagonist of Ninja Sentai Kakuranger.
History[]
Past[]
Four hundred years ago, shortly after Daimaou was sealed behind the Seal Door by the three holy men that became the Three God Generals, the Yokai turned to Nurarihyon to lead them. However, he was confronted by five legendary ninja: Sasuke Sarutobi, Saizo Kirigakure, Seikai Miyoshi, Jiraiya, and Tsuruhime. Although he initially had the upper-hand, Sasuke forced him to reveal his true form using shuriken and they summoned the Seal Door. Although he then tried to destroy them, they are unfazed by an energy blast and successfully sealed him away with Daimaou.
Kakuranger[]
In 1994, Nurarihyon’s spirit emerges from the Seal door alongside Mokumokuren, Nurikabe and Azukarai. What happened to him after this is unknown since he has not been seen since.
Nurarihyon's past battle is recalled by the Announcer after Young Noble Junior summons the Seal Door to awaken Daimaou. 
TV STORY-Ep. 24: Ah, It's All Over
Personality[]
Due to both not speaking and his limited screen-time, not much is known about Nurariyon’s personality but he was shown to be willing to kill to prevent his capture.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Strength: Nuraihyon was strong enough to become the Yokai leader after Daimaou was sealed away. In battle, he knocked down two of the ancestors with one punch.
- Human Transformation: Like many Yokai, Nurarihyon could transform into the human form of a ninja.
- Teleportation: Nurarihyon could teleport himself and other beings to different locations at will.
- Energy Streak: Nurariyon could also turn into a purple energy streak and strike through his enemies’ multiple times.
- Fire Dimension Casting: Nurariyon could pose and send the ancestors to a fire dimension which would burn them.
- Head Projection: Nurarihyon could project a giant transparent image of his head into the sky.
- Wind Breath: Nurarihyon could breathe out a strong gust of wind from his mouth that was strong enough to knock away all five ancestors.
- Energy Blast: Nurarihyon could reach forth and fire an energy blast from his right hand but this had no effect on the ancestors.
Abilities[]
- Expert Swordsman: Nurarihyon was able to fight and match the five ancestors at once despite being heavily outnumbered.
Weaknesses[]
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Arsenal[]
- Katana: Nurarihyon wielded a katana in combat.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Nuraihyon was voiced by Yoshimasa Chida, best known for his suit acting most notably Grifforzer from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger two years later. However, he only provided grunts and a laugh.
Design[]
- Nurarihyon was based on the Nurarihyon, a creature usually depicted as an old man with a gourd-shaped head and wearing a kesa, sometimes said to be leader of the Yōkai.
Concept Art[]
Etymology[]
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Notes[]
- Although Nuraihyon's head was used in Season 3 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for the Inciserator monster, his costume was butchered and none of his footage was used.
Appearances[]
Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
- Ep. 1: We Are Ninja (flashback only)
- Ep. 24: Ah, It's All Over (flashback only)
References[]
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