Nabari no Ou

Nabari no Ou

2008
Nabari no Ou
Nabari no Ou

Nabari no Ou

6.5 | en | Animation

In the shadows of this world, ninjas fight for control of an ancient technique which holds untold strength. This coveted power dwells within apathetic Miharu, a fact the guy really couldn't care less about - until the rival clans bring their battle to him. Now, he must choose a side if he hopes to survive - but when conflict is waged in secret, friend and foe prove difficult to tell apart.

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EP26  Spinning Hearts
Sep. 29,2008
Spinning Hearts

Feeling responsible for everything that has happened, Yoite no longer desires to be erased and has chosen to die alone. Miharu however claims that everything is his fault and explains that he wanted to help Yoite disappear if that is what Yoite really wanted. After hearing how everyone sees him as an invaluable friend though, Yoite decides to live out his remaining days, so that he does not waste the sentiments that everyone has shown him. Everyone continues on, content with their lives. Yoite simply feels grateful that he met Miharu. Back at Tobari and Hanabusa’s house later on, Miharu and Yoite are waiting for everyone to come by to visit. Miharu then steps away for a bit to get some drinks and comes back to find Yoite’s body dissolving into the air. Miharu vows to never forget him.

EP25  Two People
Sep. 21,2008
Two People

After killing Hattori, Yoite goes into a state of insanity and destroys Hattori's body with his Kira. Meanwhile the Shinra Banshou convinces Miharu to use her powers which results in him growing many times his normal size. Right as things are looking grim, Asahi, Miharu's deceased mother, appears before Miharu in his mind and asks him to suppress the Shinra Banshou. Many days later, Miharu wakes up in a hospital bed safe and sound, only to find out that Yoite has gone missing. Miharu sets out to find, with Tobari's guidance, and ends up at a chapel.

EP24  Engetsurin
Sep. 14,2008
Engetsurin

After seeing Raiko's body, Raimei and Gau try to attack Hattori, but are easily defeated. Hattori then blames everything on Miharu, who begins to believe it is actually his fault. Acting on his desires, the Shinra Banshou begins to awaken, much to Hattori's and Ichiki's glee. As Tobari uses the Engetsurin, the past is revealed regarding how Miharu possessed the Shinra Banshou. Hattori explains that he wants to possess the Shinra Banshou. Tobari attacks him, but is easily defeated. Yoite, on the other hand, drove himself to kill Hattori.

EP23  Commence
Sep. 08,2008
Commence

Having brought Yoite and Miharu to Hattori, Yukimi uses the excuse of making the two repent to cover what he did. While Hattori explains how he convinced Yoite to learn the Kira, Raiko finds Ichiki, but before he can do anything he is attacked by Shiranui, the squad leader of the Tattegami. Elsewhere, Kouichi, Raimei, and Gau are attacked by the Kairoushuu ninja. Raiko injures Shiranui, and attempts to attack Yukimi. However, Hattori kills Raiko. Raimei and Gau leave Kouichi to fight off the Kairoushuu ninja, only to find out that Raiko is dead.

EP22  Chaos
Sep. 01,2008
Chaos

Behind the scenes, Kotarou plans a rescue for Yae along with his subordinates. Kato personally infiltrates the Kairoushuu hotel and finds Yae however discovered by Raiko. Raiko lets them both escape and he confronts Hattori, hoping to cover up and explain the situation. Meanwhile, Miharu and Yoite are found by Yukimi. They encounter the Tattegami, in which they began their attack. Kouichi and Raimei arrives with Gau to counterattack.

EP21  Ambition
Aug. 25,2008
Ambition

Off in a room somewhere, Yoite wakes up to find himself bound and drugged, but is unaware of where he is. Back at the Kairoushuu hotel, Ichiki, the leader of the Tattegami, tells Hattori how Yae continues to ask about the annihilation of the Togakushi clan, but still will not answer their questions despite all the ninja techniques and medication they’ve used on her. Hattori decides to confront Yae to get her cooperation. Meanwhile, Raiko and Gau help Miharu and Yoite escape from the Tattegami.

EP20  Towards Togakushi
Aug. 18,2008
Towards Togakushi

Tobari recalls how he was entrusted with Miharu ten years ago. Miharu and Yoite meet Yae, and Miharu convinces her to use the Izura Shingan to confront the Shinra Banshou. Shinra Banshou tells Yae and Miharu's inner self that she is not granting the wish to save Yoite because it is a boring wish and also not Miharu's own wish. Meanwhile, the Tattegami destroys the Fog Blue Corporation, which was the headquarters of the Togakushi Village, as well as reaches Yae's house to retrieve Miharu.

EP19  The Death God`s Profile
Aug. 11,2008
The Death God`s Profile

Yukimi recalls how he met Yoite, while Gau and Raikou, along with Miharu visit Yukimi. Gau thanks Yoite, and he ends up staying with Yukimi. After, They both leave, looking For Oba, while it shows the 'Intelligence group."

EP18  The Voice that Calls Out
Aug. 04,2008
The Voice that Calls Out

Yoite's health is failing and he ends up in a hospital. He overhears the doctor telling Miharu that he has about a month to live. Scared, Yoite leaves the hospital, but not before using Kira on Gau, who was still in a coma. Gau recovers due to the effect of Kira. Miharu catches up with Yoite, who is remembering his past.

EP17  The Moment of Breakdown
Jul. 28,2008
The Moment of Breakdown

Yukimi visits Hanabusa to search for Thobari. Upon finding she does not know anything, he eventually leaves. The next day, Raimei visits Kouichi, telling him she is helping Miharu obtain the kinjustsu Engetsurin. The pair are suddenly attacked by Yukimi. To prevent Yukimi from finding Thobari, Raimei leads him to the school. Unfortunately, Thobari is there. Thobari attacks both ninja, but Yoite stops Yukimi from fighting back. After a while, Yukimi decides to retreat and Yoite develops a high fever and is found to have discoloration and scars on his hands. Thobari then disappears completely. Hattori suspects Yoite and Miharu will rebel and moves on to the next step. Yoite and Miharu leave Hanabusa's home.

EP16  Foreign Guest
Jul. 21,2008
Foreign Guest

Aizawa reveals his immortality to Thobari and Raimei. It is revealed that Hattori does not need Yoite if he outlives his usefulness. Miharu and Yoite visit Hanabusa to discover the location of the Engetsurin. Thobari does not return at night and Yukimi visits Hanabusa unexpectedly.

EP15  Morning Parting
Jul. 14,2008
Morning Parting

Miharu tries to save Yoite, but Thobari doesn't approve of his using the Shinrabanshō and knocks him unconscious. Aizwa, seemingly immortal, rescues everyone. Before dying, the headmaster entrusts the kinjutsu scroll to Shijima who in turn gives it to Miharu.

EP14  End of Night
Jul. 07,2008
End of Night

Miharu and Yoite run from the academy students as Yoite is injured. One of the academy teachers, who is also trying to get the kinjutsu scroll, shoots Aizwa. It is revealed that Daya, the kinjutsu capable of curing anyone, requires the flesh of young ninja as ingredients. Meanwhile Yoite is stabbed by Shijima, an academy student, and the Shinrabanshō awakens.

EP13  Sleeping School
Jun. 30,2008
Sleeping School

Representatives of Kairōshū and Banten reach Alya academy located in the Kouga village to discuss the future of the world of Nabari and are welcomed by the students of the academy since the leader of the village is on his deathbed. Secretly, everyone is just behind the Kouga kinjutsu scroll. Thobari is unable to understand why Miharu has defected to Kairōshū. The students of the academy attack the Kairōshū and Banten ninja at night.

EP12  Purpose
Jun. 23,2008
Purpose

When Miharu goes to visit Gau, Raimei tells him that Thobari told her about his promise to Yoite and says she'll help him. Miharu meets up with Yoite and retrieves the Izura Shingan scroll. He later announces to Kairōshū that he is joining them and gives them the scroll. Meanwhile, Banten, like Kairōshū, receives an invitation to an academy located in Kouga village. Yoite, Miharu, Raikō, and Yukimi set off toward it.

EP11  Curtain Call
Jun. 16,2008
Curtain Call

Raimei, released from the hospital, wants to retrieve the Black Gamon. She and the group encounter Gau, a member of Kairōshū. At Raimei's home, he tells her the truth about the day Raikō killed the Shimizu. Raimei returns to the site of their fight and, after seeing Raikō there, demands her sword back. During the ensuing battle, Raikō, about to finish Raimei off, accidentally slashes Gau, who jumped between them. Later, the siblings are seen in the hospital where Gau is being treated. Raikō returns White Gamon to where it belongs.

EP10  Polka. Raimei and Raikou
Jun. 09,2008
Polka. Raimei and Raikou

Raimei and Raikō confront each other and Raikō wounds Raimei, but not fatally and takes her sword, Black Gamon, with him. Yoite is found by a woman who stays with Kumohira. She brings him home and treats him kindly, but the feeling is not reciprocated. Later, Yoite asks Miharu to bring him the scrolls of Tokagushi and Banten, saying that he still holds his friends lives hostage.

EP9  Overture
Jun. 02,2008
Overture

A murder brings Raimei closer to finding Raikō. Aizawa is dispatched to stop Raimei from doing anything drastic. Miharu stays with Kumohira while his aunt is away. Meanwhile, the Kairōshū gathers. Yoite begins to show signs of his life force leaking due to Kira. He quickly leaves to find Miharu. Miharu asks Kumohira about the secrets he is unwilling to tell and reveals he will use the Shinrabanshō to help Yoite. An unknown woman finds Yoite unconscious near Kumohira's house. Raimei arrives at a garden where Raikō attacks her.

EP8  Heart's Transmission
May. 25,2008
Heart's Transmission

As Miharu searches for Kumohira, he is caught by Yoite and Yukimi. Meanwhile Kumohira attempts to assassinate Frosty, but is stopped when Yoite and Yukimi show up with Miharu. As Frosty and his men try to escape, they are attacked by Yae. What is Yae's true motive for wanting Frosty dead?

EP7  Heart's Decision
May. 18,2008
Heart's Decision

Yae Oda, the leader of Togakushi, arrives in Banten, with Katou Sourou. They have a unique offer for Miharu and his group. In exchange for assassinating the CEO of a company that does more then it says, Yae will give them Togakushi's kinjutsusho. It's pretty much useless to her as she already knows how to use it, and even demonstrates this on everyone. But when she uses her kinjutsu on Miharu, the Shinrabanshou proves more then a match for Yae's kinjutsu.

EP6  Choice
May. 11,2008
Choice

After regaining consciousness Raimei and Kouichi begin searching for Miharu. After not being able to find him, they seek out Kumohira, who has just arrived in Banten. Although Kumohira wants to search for Miharu immediately, Kouichi points out how he and Raimei are still alive, so Miharu is too. Elsewhere, Miharu learns Yoite's wish that only Miharu can grant him.

EP5  Greed
May. 04,2008
Greed

Finally back in Banten, Miharu, Kouichi and Raimei destroy Banten's ninja skill books. Later, trouble arises when Miharu's teacher and former Kairoushuu member Masami Yamase appears. Kouichi and Raimei come to his rescue, but when Raimei finds out that he knows of a person she's after, can she kill him?

EP4  Ordered Mission
Apr. 27,2008
Ordered Mission

After chasing Yoite off, Kotarou has the remaining Fuuma ninja treat the wounded while he makes up causes of death for the dead. Thanks to the Fuuma ninja, Miharu's group is treated of their injuries and even Kumohira is saved. Later, after everyone has gathered before Kotarou, Miharu learns of the past of the Shinrabanshou and what will happen to the user if it is removed.

EP3  Raid
Apr. 20,2008
Raid

Miharu and the others arrive when the Fuuma village is under attack. Although the group takes out a couple of the enemy ninja, they are easily defeated by the strongest of the group. Will Miharu have to use his hijutsu to save himself and everyone else?

EP2  Raimei, Approaching
Apr. 13,2008
Raimei, Approaching

Now a part of the nindou club, Miharu continues his indifferent ways and doesn't really participate in training. Much to Kouichi's and Kumohira's disappointment. When a girl samurai named Raimei Shimizu comes to see if Miharu would be a good ruler of Nabari, she finds it hard to believe that Miharu is the one she is looking for.

EP1  The Awakened One
Apr. 06,2008
The Awakened One

Miharu Rokujou is asked by his classmate, Kouichi, to join the school nindou club. After refusing, Miharu is asked by his English teacher, Kumohira, to join the club. Although the two look like a student and teacher, there's more to Kouichi and Kumohira then meets the eye.

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6.5 | en | Animation , Drama , Comedy | More Info
Released: 2008-04-06 | Released Producted By: J.C.STAFF , Country: Japan Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.nabari.tv/index0.html
Synopsis

In the shadows of this world, ninjas fight for control of an ancient technique which holds untold strength. This coveted power dwells within apathetic Miharu, a fact the guy really couldn't care less about - until the rival clans bring their battle to him. Now, he must choose a side if he hopes to survive - but when conflict is waged in secret, friend and foe prove difficult to tell apart.

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Cast

Satoshi Hino , Ayumi Fujimura , Mitsuki Saiga

Director

Kunihisa Sugishima

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Zhana Trifonova The story was very interesting and very unique. There was plot development throughout the series. The twists in the anime were amazing. Have to warn you that the anime is sad but that's one of the things I like about it. I admit that I need more so I will definitely read the manga. The artwork was great. All of the characters were very well drawn. They were all very likable. I loved Yoite and Miharu. Their characters were complexed and very well developed. For me they had some kind of brotherly relationship in the series and they loved each other despite the rough start between them. This anime has the saddest soundtrack that I've ever heard. It is so extremely depressing that I just need to hear one of the songs to start crying. I loved the anime and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Daniel Becile Nabari No Ou ('Ruler of Nabari') takes place in a modern setting and is about Miharu Rokujou, an apathetic 14-year-old middle school student, who lives a fairly normal live in a small town. Out of nowhere he is attacked by a group of ninjas and protected by his classmate Kouichi and his teacher Thobari Kumohira, who always pestered him about joining their Nindo club. Miharu then learns of the hidden ninja world Nabari that exists beyond the actual world and of the secret art 'Shinra Banshou' within him. There are different ninja clans, some wanting to assist and protect Miharu, who as the owner of 'Shinra Banshou' is destined to become the leader of the Nabari world, while other factions want to use Miharu for their own personal gain or even plan to find a way to strip him of that power to get it for themselves. Now Miharu must learn about the secret world of Nabari and might even have to learn the secret art of 'Shinra Banshou'.Sounds interesting? Yes, it is. It's based on a light novel series and as such is rich in story. While J.C.Staff is usually a capable studio the anime itself fails to live up to its own expectations.The first 6 to 10 episodes move quite fast and there never is a dull moment. Apart from the protagonist, the main characters are well made and interesting to watch. The problem with Miharu is that because he is so apathetic he is hard to care for. However what is really annoying is that a) he looks like a girl, b) often acts like one (to confuse enemies or trick his friends, he acts like a delicate flower - which he essentially is - blushes with teary eyes and makes them feel guilty) and c) is also voiced by a woman. While a) is not that uncommon, b) funny at first quickly becomes annoying and together with c) it's just hard to really connect with such a strange character, who is supposed to be the protagonist. Also while the series moves fast in the beginning and you get all pumped up for what is sure to come, the truth is you then realize that the last - what seemed to be a minor - introduced arc is all there is going to be until the final climax.Nabari No Ou is full of interesting and likable characters (apart from the protagonist, who is just weird and hard to follow) in a unique - though in the beginning confusing - world. While it doesn't exactly breathe fresh air into the whole 'ninja genre' it still is enjoyable. All the ingredients for a great anime are there, however already in the beginning you feel like something is missing that connects everything. As a supporting character Miharu would work just fine, but as the protagonist - the future leader of the Nabari world - he just doesn't cut it and isn't strong enough to be at the center of everything. That being said, after the first entertaining episodes the anime overall is a let down when it comes to the introduction of the main storyline, which at first doesn't seem more like an interesting sub-plot. The climax, while well done again is over way too quickly. The animation is overall OK, but not what I expected from such a big studio. Fitting with the rather serious tone and also sometimes violent nature of the anime, no bright colors are used and everything (especially the backgrounds) look like they were colored with crayons. You can clearly see the limited budget especially when it comes to the - as I have mentioned before - often 'sketchy' backgrounds. Overall the fight scenes are well done, but again more money means more movement, more action and ultimately more suspense. Still the director manages to make the most of it and usually succeeds. Nabari No Ou definitely knows how to build up, whether we talk about the universe it's set in, the story lines, character development and everything else. However it never really 'clicks' and ultimately fails to deliver anything above ordinary. But because of the great ingredients you feel somewhat cheated which makes the viewing experience even worse, because it could have been so much more. The weak protagonist and what turns out to be the main story-arc, followed by a rather sappy ending are the final nail in the coffin and Nabari No Ou becomes one big letdown. What a shame really.