Nurarihyon No Mago is about Rikuo Nura, a kid that is 3/4 human and 1/4 youkai. He lives in a house full of spirits alongside 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.-Source Wikipedia
Gaining popularity in Japan and is now green-lit for an Anime, Nurarihyon no Mago is an on-going manga by Shiibashi Hiroshi, and it currently has 97 chapters. The plot, and character development is a strong asset in the manga, but what surpasses both of these elements is the art style. It's not often that we see manga drawings in a different perspective, but Nurarihyon no Mago established this new style using calligraphy. As the example used above, incorporating the style of traditional calligraphy along with manga is what the majority of the readers love (basically that was the reason why I was entranced by this manga). In my view, I think the author wanted to combine calligraphy in the manga style since the traditional drawings of demons and such are also done in the same manner.
Even though it is now the 21st Century, I believe that Shiibashi Hiroshi wanted to demonstrate how traditional art and calligraphy still have it's uses in our society and how it make a great impact in artworks of today. Not a lot of people these days are into the old tradition, and calligraphy, for its usually neglected. And using these styles in his works is what makes the designs in Nurarihyon No Mago so powerful. The art of today + the art of the old days= art of epic style and influence. Even I'm considering using calligraphy in my art.
But going off topic, I would recommend this manga to those that are interested in high quality art, great character development, and those who are into shounen and the supernatural. It isn't like the average typical shounen manga's out there, it shows a lot of promise in plot and character, and there isn't a moment where it just drags on. And if you get the chance, support the upcoming anime this summer!
Even though it is now the 21st Century, I believe that Shiibashi Hiroshi wanted to demonstrate how traditional art and calligraphy still have it's uses in our society and how it make a great impact in artworks of today. Not a lot of people these days are into the old tradition, and calligraphy, for its usually neglected. And using these styles in his works is what makes the designs in Nurarihyon No Mago so powerful. The art of today + the art of the old days= art of epic style and influence. Even I'm considering using calligraphy in my art.But going off topic, I would recommend this manga to those that are interested in high quality art, great character development, and those who are into shounen and the supernatural. It isn't like the average typical shounen manga's out there, it shows a lot of promise in plot and character, and there isn't a moment where it just drags on. And if you get the chance, support the upcoming anime this summer!
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