Uragiri wa Boku no Namae o Shitteiru

Uragiri wa Boku no Namae o Shitteiru (裏切りは僕の名前を知っている), also known as UraBoku, is the title of a Shōjo manga by Odagiri Hotaru. It premiered in the Shōjo magazine Monthly Asuka in October 2005. An anime adaptations began in April 2010 on Chiba TV.

Plot
Sakurai Yuki is a mysterious boy with a mysterious power. Right after he was born, his mother left him near an orphanage, and he was later found. Because of that event, Yuki strives for independence. He hates being a burden to anyone near him, but at the same time, he is afraid of being left alone. Moreover, ever since he can remember he had a strange ability where when he touches others, he can feel their emotion. Unable to control it, he often made insensitive blunders in the past. He later meets with a mysterious yet beautiful man who saves his life, but somehow he feels so nostalgic, like he's met him before. While death threats and his ability increasing, a man who claimed to be his older brother suddenly appears, so what will Yuki do when he learns the truth?

Main

 * Yuki Sakurai (Giou) (桜井(祗王)夕月)

The bearer of Kami no Hikari (神の光 (The Light of God)) or "God's Source". The main protagonist, and a freshman in high school. He was abandoned by his mother at birth and has been living in Asahi Orphanage. Sometimes, when he touches someone, he's able to read that person's emotions and see that person's past. It caused him to suffer greatly, but he has unexpectedly grown into an unyielding individual. He didn't have any recollection of his past life, but he feels an odd nostalgia for Luka, and ends up relying on him. After he leaves the orphanage, he's been referred to as "Giou Yuki."


 * Zess (Luka Crosszeria) (ゼス(ルカ＝クロスゼリア))

A young man with silver eyes and black hair who's been protecting Yuki ever since his birth 15 years ago from the shadows. Despite being a duras (a.k.a demon), he's currently acting on Giou Clan side and is recognized as a traitor by the other Duras. Although his real age is unknown, his appearance looks like that of a college student. Normally reserved and indifferent, his facial expressions softens when he's with Yuki. It was during the last war that he changed side to the Giou Clan, as he apparently made a binding "contract" with Yuki. Luka is a descendant of the "family of sinners" (Zess) and a high-grade demon (Opasts). Luka battles with a large black sword and can use powerful magic (and even summon a powerful Salamander dragon).

Zweilt Guardian

 * Tsukumo Murasame (叢雨九十九)

A high school boy who appears to Yuki along with his sister at the start of the story. He is one of the Zweilt Guardians and also part of the Giou Clan, making him and his sister Yuki's distant relatives. His powers seem to be the ability to speak with animals, sense people, and transform his ring into a gun during a battle. For some reason he always has snacks with him. He seems to be extremely close with his older sister Toko, whom he calls Toko-chan and says he will always protect. He was severely injured by Reiga in episode 10, but Yuki managed to heal him.


 * Toko Murasame (叢雨十瑚)

Tsukumo's older sister, Yuki's relative and also a Zweilt guardian. Her ring transforms in a huge sword. She attends the same high school as her brother, where their closeness make all the girls jealous of her. She is very fond of Yuki (whom she calls Yuki-chan), telling him that "He is a person who is too kind for their own good" and asking him to refer to her in a more close way (Touko-chan) instead of calling her Touko-san.


 * Hotsuma Renjou (蓮城焔椎真)

Hotsuma is one of the Zweilt guardians, and he can use fire as he likes. He is short tempered and impulsive. He has been friends with Shuusei since childhood. At first he dislikes Yuki, since he thinks that he has the same personality he had in his previous life (which may indicate that he used to be on bad terms with female Yuki), but with time it seems that he grows somewhat close to him. He was basically abandoned by his parents who labeled him a monster, and the only time they come see him is whenever they need money. Hotsuma's past was shadowed by his fire abilities, and while protecting a classmate, he ended up attacking a few of his classmates, which isolated him from everyone else. Afterwards, he attempted to kill himself, but Shuusei stopped him, giving Shuusei the burn scar. Hotsuma constantly blames himself for Shuusei's scar and is scared of hurting someone, but Yuki is able to calm him.


 * Shuusei Usui (碓氷愁生)

Shuusei, also part of the guardians, is Hotsuma's childhood friend. He helps the police in solving crimes with his "sixth sense". He seems to be a quiet and sensitive person. He has a tendency of not eating a lot most of the time, as he doesn't have much of an appetite. He disappears suddenly, after seeing that Hotsuma was on better terms with Yuki, stating that he has 'served his purpose' and recognizes the fact that Yuki was able to shatter Hotsuma's fears of being a monster. Then he is kidnapped by Ashley and put into a deep sleep never to wake again. Later on though, hearing Hotsuma's voice pleading for them to live together, he wakens.


 * Kuroto Hourai (蓬莱 黒刀)


 * Senshirou Furuori (降織 千紫郎)

Giou Clan

 * Takashiro Giou (祇王 天白)

Takashiro is Yuki's older half-brother. When he meets Yuki for the first time, he tells him that he and his father had been looking for ever since his birth fifteen years earlier. He is also the head of the Giou clan and participated in a ritual in order to remember his past life. Although it is not yet revealed, Takashiro seems to be hiding something from Yuki and the rest of the Guardians, and believes that in order to win the war, there have to be sacrifices. He possesses a magic book much like Kanata, although his is red.


 * Tachibana Giou (祇王 橘)

The curator at Twilight Mansion and a member of the Giou clan. Tachibana has an upbeat personality and likes to keep conversation going.


 * Isuzu Fujiwara (藤原 彌涼)

Isuzu is the Giou's family doctor who works full time at the infirmary located at Twilight Mansion. Isuzu is known for passing out for various days from lack of sleep, which is caused by his sleepless and restless nights of researching the subject of duras. His words and actions about treatment come out as perverted whether or not he is aware of it. He is fascinated by Duras and always wants to examine Luka.

Others

 * Wakamiya Kanata (若宮奏多)

A childhood friend of Yuki, who grew up with him in the orphanage. Yuki considers him to be like an older brother figure to him. He carries the "Book of Raziel." Kanata frequently asked Yuki to come live with him and appears to be against Yuki's residence in the Twilight Mansion. He mysteriously appears in Ashlely's town and begs Yuki to leave and go live with him, which Yuki declines to. Afterwards, Kanata's eyes seem to turn silver, and his appearance looks a lot similar to Giou Reiga's.


 * Yuki (Previous Life) (ユキ(前世))

Takashiro's talented secretary. Ibuki is also the sister of Tsubaki.
 * Ibuki Shikibe (式部 為吹)


 * Tsubaki Shikibe (式部 椿姫)

The butler of the main residence of the Giou clan.
 * Fuyutoki Kureha (呉羽 冬解)

Although not much is yet revealed about Aya, Aya takes care of those in the Twilight Mansion.
 * Aya Kureha (呉羽 綾)

Katsumi is a full time cook at "Twilight Mansion" and a world class chef.
 * Katsumi Tooma (遠間 克己)


 * Masamune Shinmei (神命 正宗)

Manga
Uragiri wa Boku no Namae o Shitteiru began running through Shōjo magazine Monthly Asuka in October 2005. The first volume was published by Kadokawa Shoten in July 2006. As of March 2010 seven volumes have been released. German publisher Carlsen Comics has licensed the series as Fesseln des Verrats. As of May 2010 six volumes have been released.

Drama CD
A drama CD was released on November 2007 by Kadokawa Shoten and a second followed. On May 2010 a third drama CD is due to be released.

Anime
In July 2009, announcement was made that an anime adaption would be directed by Katsushi Sakurabi and produced by J.C.Staff. It was officially announced in Monthly Asuka 2009 October issue. The anime officially started airing on April 11, 2010 with 24 planned episodes. The first DVD is will to be released June 25, 2010. The opening theme is "Uragiri no nai Sekai made" and the ending theme is "Aoi Ito," both sung by Japanese band Rayflower. The single for both the opening and ending themes was released May 26, 2010.

Terminology

 * Brand Zess (ブランド・ゼス): is a carved sign of sinners that members of the Zess clan are born with. It is located on the upper left arm and identified as XX (a double x) type-mark that is brown in color and can never be erased. The brand automatically makes the bearer a traitor.


 * Giou Clan (祇王一族): A clan who have possessed special abilities for generations, many of them are involved in the political and financial world. The Giou clan can use their special abilities to fight the duras that threaten the balance of the human world. The leader of current head of the clan is Giou Takashiro.


 * Twilight Mansion (黄昏館): A mansion in which members of the Giou family reside in. It is protected by a barrier that keeps unwanted visitors away and normal human beings can't enter it. The mansion does not appear on any map.


 * Opasts (オーパスト): high ranking duras who take on beautiful human forms in order to lure and deceive them.