Taken as a whole, natsumes book of friends went through season one to three leading up to a five star experience. Chapters have been collected in nine bound volumes as of. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him. Reiko was strong spiritually so none of the ayakashi could defeat her. Natsume is a very kind person in spite of his troubled childhood and i think this story captures that. Moving into the countryside for a fresh start, natsume swore to keep his secret just that. The series currently has sixth seasons, as of december 2017. Dec 31, 2017 natsume s book of friends the manga and anime. Since inheriting his grandmother reikos book of friends, a bundle of contracts proving that she had made youkai her followers, he spends his days returning youkais names to their owners alongside his selfproclaimed bodyguard youkai, nyakosensei. Bound ookamikasumi natsume yuujinchou natsumes book. Natsumes book of friends 3 i drink and watch anime. I hoped against hope the wish would not be granted.
Find out more with myanimelist, the world s most active online anime and manga community and database. I figured this would be carried over and started to look for the overarching motif. It was broadcast on the tv tokyo network in two seasons of episodes each, the first from july 7 to september 29, 2008 and the second, called. Natsume s book of friends began as a manga comic book series, serialized from 2005 present the first 20 of the 22 volumes to date are available on amazon in both paperback and kindle formats. Late in the spring of my sixteenth year, i inherited grandma reikos belongings and her book. Natsume yuujinchou 6th season natsumes book of friends. Before she could interrogate the poor beaten exorcist anymore the door could be heard opening. Ive wanted this figurine since i saw it and its finally mine. The feeling is very much the same and so are the story elements. Natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends themes. It would help, of course, if the shows production were just a little sharper.
One day, he accidentally breaks the seal around a lucky cat statue, releasing a yokai named madara who tells him about his grandmother reikos book of friends. Yuki midorikawa is the creator of natsumes book of friends, which was nominated for the manga taisho cartoon grand prize. Natsume yujincho fanfiction archive with over 696 stories. Apr 06, 2017 a pleasant show about reverse monster hunting each episode, but it plateaus quickly. Once captured, natsume discovers that an old problem is back in a big way. Zoku natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends season. There are certain beautiful shots scattered throughout the episode, but its. As with its prequel, zoku natsume yuujinchou is about takashi natsume, a boy who has had the ability to see youkai since he was young, and his bodyguard youkai madara, nicknamed nyanko. The book of friends is a book with all the names of the ayakashi that natsumes grandmother reiko defeated. When she defeated them, she made the ayakashi write their names on paper as proof of their obedience towards her. Natsume has the ability to see yokai, mysterious beings that are invisible to most people. The first anime series was produced by brain s base under the direction of takahiro omori.
I started to know this series after the manga was translated to indonesian by elex media komputindo. It began serialization by hakusensha in the shojo manga magazine lala dx in 2005, before switching to lala in 2008. Natsume s book of friends is a fantastic series and is one that should be read by anyone who wants to read a seriously good series. Natsumes book of friends was a finalist for the first manga taisho award in 2008. So far every season of natsumes book of friends has been solidly based on some clear emotional central themes. But one could also interpret it as a shift in the plot to focus more on natsumes relation to nyankosensei andor on reikos past. Those looking for an easygoing supernatural anime to watch one episode at a time will find pleasure in natsumes book of friends. Natsumes book of friends 4 i drink and watch anime. Zoku natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends season 2. It is pretty close to the same but there seems to be more content in the anime at least per episode. For every season, there has been episodes included, except for season 5 and 6, which have 11. Natsumes book of friends gets 3rd tv anime season feb 21, 2011 japanese animation dvd ranking, august 2430 sep 2, 2009 japanese animation dvd ranking, july 2026 jul 29, 2009. The life of natsume takashi continues, where he encounters the matoba family again, gets caught up in a battle between gods and finds the time to visit the home of his late parents.
Natsumes grandmother reiko who left him the book of friends. Containing the names of these spirits, a binding contract was formed between the spirits and the owner of the book. Natsumes book of friends, volume 1 by yuki midorikawa. Watch natsumes book of friends season 4 episode 1 online. Natsume, nishimura and kitamoto are seen wearing their uniforms outside of school, justified in that the episode takes place on a school day and. Ill be finished with the series a decade from now, probably. Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother reikos ability to see yokai strange beings that are invisible to most people. I am firmly of the belief that matoba isnt necessarily evil, hes just isnt good with people because of the environment of his upbringing. Find out more with myanimelist, the worlds most active online anime and manga community and database. Natsume yuujinchou roku opening floria tomohisa sako. Dec 31, 2017 natsumes book of friends the manga and anime. Jul 07, 2008 watch natsume s book of friends full episodes online. Natsumes book of friends is a japanese anime television series based on the manga series. Natsumes tenth episode opens with a lovely forest shot and gentle piano, a picture of serenity before we return to natsumes daily troubles.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Natsumes book of friends episode 1 wrong every time. Season 1, episode 1 the cat and the book of friends natsume has the ability to see yokai, mysterious beings that are invisible to most people. Natsume takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. Oct 05, 2017 the first episode quickly and efficiently managed to reestablish natsumes universe and present the various actors and their relationship to one another. Natsume s book of friends is a japanese anime television series based on the manga series by yuki midorikawa. I love every episode i watch, but i hate starting the next one. High quality natsume yuujinchou gifts and merchandise. Natsume s grandmother reiko who left him the book of friends. It took me much longer to put it together as the show has gotten subtler in its morals.
Natsumes book of friends natsume yuujinchou is a japanese fantasy manga series by yuki midorikawa. Jun, 2019 natsume yuuhjinchou aka natsumes book of friends is a episode episodic supernatural drama anime featuring a lot of japanese mythology and a pinch of comedy. With gorgeous watercolor opening pages and this isnt as immediately engrossing as witch hat atelier or. After moving to his grandmothers hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai who was imprisoned in a. Jun 10, 2003 natsumes book of friends, volume 1 book. Takashi natsume is a young man whos been able to see youkai since he was a child. Natsume yuujinchou roku natsumes book of friends season. Natsume yuujinchou roku natsumes book of friends season 6.
Natsume yuujinchou natsume s book of friends natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends event coverage. It was artfully done with minimal exposition and a subtle reminder of natsumes book of friends strength in storytelling. Watch natsumes book of friends season 4 episode 1 online at animeplanet. Either way, the new dazzling sequence really speaks to how natsume has come a long way becoming a happier person just compare with season 1 op, for example. Natsumes book of friends began as a manga comic book series, serialized from 2005 present the first 20 of the 22 volumes to date are available on amazon in both paperback and kindle formats. Natsumes book of friends is a japanese anime television series based on the manga series by yuki midorikawa. From there, we got thrown straight into the action. The manga is licensed for englishlanguage release in north america by viz media, which released the first volume in january 2010.
Viz the official website for natsumes book of friends. Natsume, nishimura and kitamoto are seen wearing their uniforms outside of school, justified in that the episode takes place on a school day and they are all seen on their way home from school. Her other titles published in japan include hotarubi no mori e into the forest of fireflies, hiiro no isu the scarlet chair and akaku saku koe the voice that blooms red. It began serialization by hakusensha in the shoujo manga magazine lala dx in 2005, before switching to lala in 2008. I love it so much, i honestly had to take a moment to sit down when i was opening the package. The first episode quickly and efficiently managed to reestablish natsumes universe and present the various actors and their relationship to one another. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Natsumes book of friends has been adapted as a series of drama cds, as well as an anime television series produced by brains base seasons 14 and shuka seasons 56, which was broadcast on tv tokyo for 6 seasons in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017. Natsumes book of friends episode 10 wrong every time.
I have a very strange relationship with natsume yuujinchou. Natsume yuujinchou or natsumes book of friends is a big thing in japan from a few years ago. Assisted by a cat whom natsume addresses as nyankosensei lit. Natsumes book of friends episode 1 the cat and the book of friends natsume discovers that the heirloom book of friends that his grandmother, reiko, gave him possesses the names of the spirits she defeated and bound to her will. Now, natsume is determined to free the spirits and dissolve. Jun 02, 2017 natsumes book of friends episode 10 posted on june 2, 2017 by bobduh natsumes tenth episode opens with a lovely forest shot and gentle piano, a picture of serenity before we return to natsumes daily troubles. Event coverage kyomaf 2018 natsumes book of friends stage talk report. The first anime series was produced by brains base under the direction of takahiro omori. And, like i said, season four is only slightly inferior to this season, but enough to drop it to a four. This anime reminded me of xxxholic a lot and feels very similar in a slice of life, episodic way.
There is that dreadful scene between takashi and his relative during the opening episode and his voluntary revelation to. Natsume takashi yuujinchou natsumes book of friends 18. Natsumes book of friends started out as a hit manga series written and illustrated by yuki midorikawa published by hakusensha and serialised firstly in the shoujo manga magazine lala dx before. Natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends season 1. Looking for information on the anime zoku natsume yuujinchou natsume s book of friends season 2. Natsumes book of friends episode 1 the cat and the book. A fullcolor, 28page hardcover art book, which provides a deeper viewing experience with indepth character bios, an episode guide, key character and background art, and more.
Rain chapter 1 raichana natsume yuujinchou natsume. There are certain beautiful shots scattered throughout the episode, but its mostly just functional framing. It was broadcast on the tv tokyo network in two seasons of episodes each, the first from july 7 to september 29, 2008 and the second, called zoku natsume yujincho. Half of which is filler yes, the fourth season features the first episode thats halfafiller. The art is beautiful and compliments the story and concept very well. A pleasant show about reverse monster hunting each episode, but it plateaus quickly. Watch natsumes book of friends online full episodes of. The book of friends is a book with all the names of the ayakashi that natsume s grandmother reiko defeated. You should ask him, not me he looked her in the eyes. Natsume yuujinchou or natsume s book of friends is a big thing in japan from a few years ago. Natsume takashi is a character i can tell im truly going to bond with. Watch natsumes book of friends full episodes online. She then demanded that the defeated spirit ink their name on paper and give it to her. Natsumes book of friends has been adapted as a series of drama cds, as well as an anime television series produced by brains base, which was broadcast on tv tokyo in two seasons in 2008 and 2009.
Since inheriting his grandmother reikos book of friends, a bundle of contracts proving that she had made youkai her followers, he spends his days returning youkais names to their owners. It has been revealed today that the new natsume yuujinchou natsume s book of friends anime movie, utsusemi ni musubu, will hit cinemas on 29 september 2018. Natsumes book of friends has been adapted as a series of drama cds, as well as an anime television series produced by brains base seasons 1 4 and shuka seasons 56, which was broadcast on tv tokyo for 6 seasons in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017. I reference season 5 episode 10 as well as some plot points from chapter 77 so if you dont want spoilers for either of those please consider this a warning. For the first part of this post lets take a look at the reallife locations covered in seasons 1 through 3 of the natsumes book of friends anime series. It was adapted into an animated anime tv series, broadcast in japan for six seasons, in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017. Sadly, i am very late into the fandom and hence missed out a lot of good things from this series. Both anime have japanese mythology themes, similar art styles, and a similar vibe. Natsume s book of friends gets 3rd tv anime season feb 21, 2011 japanese animation dvd ranking, august 2430 sep 2, 2009 japanese animation dvd ranking, july 2026 jul 29, 2009. Natsume is jumped by a group of youkai trying to steal the book of friends for their master. Every single name was bound between two wooden covers and tied with a ribbon, a collection that she called the book of friends.
Tied to the temporal opening day stage report anime. All through his life, takashi natsume has been able to see spirits and other supernatural beings, which only served to get him ostracized by everyone around him. Takashi natsume has grown accustomed to his encounters with youkai through the book of friends, which contains the names of youkai whom his grandmother, reiko natsume, has sealed in contracts. May, 2017 the 6th season of natsumes book of friends. Watch natsumes book of friends episode 1 online the cat. Natsumes book of friends was a finalist for the first manga. But one could also interpret it as a shift in the plot to focus more on natsume s relation to nyankosensei andor on reiko s past. Rain chapter 1 raichana natsume yuujinchou natsumes. See more ideas about anime, manga, natsume takashi. The opening theme is furoria by tomohisa sako and the ending theme is kimi no uta by rei yasuda. Nov 25, 2016 it would help, of course, if the shows production were just a little sharper. Reflecting once more on how hes kept his secret close, we first see natsume once again navigating the difficulties of his isolation, as he plays off noticing a lost umbrella that none of his human friends can see. Natsume yuuhjinchou aka natsumes book of friends is a episode episodic supernatural drama anime featuring a lot of japanese mythology and a pinch of comedy. Natsumes book of friends is my absolute favorite and i watch an episode every time i feel sad.
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