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The Cult of Natsume vs. The Friends of Natsume – reflecting on my own cringe inducing moments on WordPress
When I’m referring to Natsume in this context, I am referring to Natsume Yuujinchou or Natsume’s Book of Friends as a series. I’m just shortening it to Natsume…
Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha
Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha was the last piece of visual media I hadn't watched from the franchise. It was my dessert!
Natsume's Book of Friends, Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha
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[Analysis] Natsume Yuujinchou: A Place for Yokai in the Modern World
Natsume Yuujinchou, crunchroll.com By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Note: Hello, Everyone! So, last summer I took a special course on anime and Japanese culture. During that course,…
Sotsugyousei Revisited
Back in the airly days (2013), Orphan did a number of projects based on the -uusei eroge franchise, starting with a three episode OVA from ...
Rosario + Vampire, Banner of the Stars, Dominion Tank Police, Ergo Proxy, Sanctuary
My Top 5 Anime and Manga Christmas Wishlist
All I want for Christmas is tons of manga and anime. But mostly, a new season of Natsume's Book of Friends.
Anime Like Raven of the Inner Palace
Within the imperial palace, the emperor lives with his consorts. One such woman is the Raven Consort, who does not perform night time duties and remains in
MUSHI-SHI, Gosick, Hiiro no Kakera: The Tamayori Princess Saga, Natsume's Book of Friends, Raven of the Inner Palace
Holiday Review #3: AYAKASHI TRIANGLE
Most shonen romances these days are looking and behaving more and more like their shojo counterparts, but at least one guy is dedicated to m...
Cheeky Angel, Natsume's Book of Friends, To Love Ru, Ayakashi, Ayakashi Triangle
Holiday Review #3: AYAKASHI TRIANGLE
Most shonen romances these days are looking and behaving more and more like their shojo counterparts, but at least one guy is dedicated to m...
Ayakashi, Ayakashi Triangle, Cheeky Angel, Natsume's Book of Friends, To Love Ru
Anime Witches in Japanese Culture
In anime witches are often depicted as Magical Girls who wear cute outfits and own cats. Could the origins of their power be something more sinister?
25 Iconic Anime Duos With an Unbreakable Bond
Every anime series has a main character, but no anime series has a main character alone all of the time. Even a well made character needs someone beside
Fullmetal Alchemist, One-Punch Man, Berserk, Dragon Ball Z, No Game, No Life
Even the Good Homer Nods (Don Dracula)
The Roman poet Horace noticed that in the Iliad , Homer reintroduced a character that he had previously killed off. Horace's comment was "Qu...
Urusei Yatsura, What's Michael?, Sangokushi, Doraemon, Doraemon
20 Chronic Damsels in Distress Anime Characters That Always Need Rescue
Everybody needs a little help sometimes. Even the most plot-armored shounen hero needs to get into a sticky situation they may need saving from every now
Arisa Good Luck
Here's a true bluebird: the 1999 one-shot OVA Arisa Good Luck . Last month, Tennouji, translator and proprietor of SakuraCircle, contacted m...
Nagasarete Airantou, Natsume's Book of Friends, Wedding Peach, Inukami!, Minion
Baccano! and Durarara!! are Masterpieces!!! | The Canipa Effect
Download the Manta app here: https://manta.onelink.me/LvhZ/u9r9fgyw And use this link for a 7-day free, unlimited membership to Manta - https://manta.onelink.me/LvhZ/u9r9fgyw #ad Canipa discusses the creation of two of his…
Spice and Wolf II, Chaos Dragon, KamiChu!, My Little Monster, Spice and Wolf
How 'Natsume's Book of Friends' Explores Compassion
Natsume's Book of Friends is a currently ongoing shoujo manga that since its release has become a hit series in both Japan and America. Both the anime and…
My Top 15 Manga
Thank you so much my hoejos for 15 THOUSAND subscribers!!! It is absolutely wild that I have hit this milestone and I can't thank you all enough for…
Chihayafuru, Ghost Hunt, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Natsume's Book of Friends, Natsume's Book of Friends 5
Haruka Naru Toki no Naka de 2
Haruka Naru Toki no Naka de ( In a Distant Time ) is an otome game franchise developed by Ruby Party. It spans at least a dozen…
Ah My Buddha!!, The Story of Saiunkoku, Waza no Tabibito, Ai no Kusabi, Batman: Gotham Knight
CLAMP’s Visual Haiku
Source: By: Peggy Sue Wood I was recently introduced to the idea of a visual haiku and my first thoughts went to CLAMP. For those of you who…
Kakyuusei (1995), DVD Edition
The world doesn't need another version of Kakyuusei (1995), but here's one anyway. An Internet pen-pal who goes by the handle of ProxyMan ha...
Saber Marionette J, The Big O, Doukyuusei 2 Special: Sotsugyousei, Ergo Proxy, Battle Vixens: Ikki Tousen
Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha – Another Solid Installment
This ‘movie’ was a roller coaster of emotions; hype, minor despair, and eventually a soft sense of relief when it showed up on streaming services in Japan. Yet,…
Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha, Natsume's Book of Friends
Behind Every Great Anime Protagonist Is A Great Supporting Cast
Where would anime protagonists be without their great supporting cast members?
Anime Series Like Mieruko-chan
Miko is a normal high school girl who has found her life turned upside down by the sudden ability to see spirits. Despite being terrified by what she…
High School of the Dead, Mieruko-chan, Natsume's Book of Friends, Rosario + Vampire, Sankarea
Why is the Natsume Yuujinchou Anime Still Endearing After Six Seasons?
Natsume Yuujinchou is one of those anime that I just love. Here I am revisiting the reasons I feel this anime is still going strong despite the episode…
Anime ABC’s, My Favorite Anime Character for Each Letter of the Alphabet
So I know a good idea when I steal one. This being one of said ideas. Of course, I kid. We give credit where it’s due; always. I…
Dororo, Ghost in the Shell, Princess Tutu, The Cat Returns, Tokyo Babylon
What is “Iyashikei” Anime? – 25 Healing Anime Series to Make You Feel Okay Again
While many people are interested in anime for intense action, vivid animation, or cerebral plot, there is a particular group of people that just want to watch something…
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Super Cub, Adachi and Shimamura, Barakamon, Laid-Back Camp
Natsume’s Book of Friends: Ephemeral Bond – In Loving Memory
Production I couldn’t find anywhere to stream Ephemeral Bond in Quebec so I … The post Natsume’s Book of Friends: Ephemeral Bond – In Loving Memory appeared first…
Dragons and Chill: 35 Fantasy Slice of Life Anime Recommendations
Fantasy is one of those genres that comes with certain expectations. Most traditionally, a main character in a fantasy land starts off living a normal life, then is…
Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Beelzebub, Flying Witch, Interspecies Reviewers, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Waiting for Spring Part 1 (with Kelly Quinn Chiu)
Covers volumes 1–7 of Waiting for Spring by Anashin.The wait is finally over! We're FINALLY talking about the basketball boys! Waiting for Spring is one of the most…
A Silent Voice, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Kuroko's Basketball, My Hero Academia, Natsume's Book of Friends
Waiting for Spring Part 1 (with Kelly Quinn Chiu)
Covers volumes 1–7 of Waiting for Spring by Anashin.The wait is finally over! We're FINALLY talking about the basketball boys! Waiting for Spring is one of the most…
My Hero Academia, Natsume's Book of Friends, Princess Jellyfish, A Silent Voice, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
My Top 5 Anime Gods
There are tons of anime gods out there and it was really though to narrow the list down to 5. I managed it somehow this time.
Serial Experiments Lain, Natsume's Book of Friends, Nora, Noragami
Anime Series Like Dr. Ramune – Mysterious Disease Specialist
If something takes root deep enough in someone’s heart, it can attract spirits that will cause mysterious diseases that modern medicine cannot cure. For those that have these…
Natsume's Book of Friends, The Morose Mononokean, Welcome to Irabu's Office, Haibane Renmei, Hell Girl
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 12
Second to last episode! Natsume visits his old house one last time. Natsume boards the train. There was a youkai in his seat… Might be important. Then Nyanko-sensei…
Gude Crest
Orphan's presents a new English release of the 1990 sword-and-sorcery OVA Onna Senshi Efe & Jira: Gude no Monshou ( Woman Warriors Efe & Ji...
The Fashion Boy is Cool, Twin Spica, Ai no Kusabi, All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku, Alpen Rose
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 11
Natsume’s going through a normal-ish daily life. Then he gets back to his room… and promptly spits out his drink, because there’s a huge gathering of youkai in…
Natsume’s Book of Friends – A slow, reflective start to a wonderful story
Quiet and meditative, Natsume’s Book of Friends offers life lessons with each episode as we watch Takeshi Natsume grow – with the help of his friends, both human…
You Don’t Have to Kick Ass to Be Kickass: Shoujo fantasy and the value of the noncombatant hero
Over the years, the number of lady action heroes has slowly but significantly risen. And this is a good thing... for the most part. But the ability to…
Snow White with the Red Hair, The Story of Saiunkoku, Yona of the Dawn, Escaflowne, Natsume's Book of Friends
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 10
Here’s to hoping Natsume gets out of his situation alive. I mean. Well and alive. He gets rescued by Madara, so now the other youkai are still in…
20 Longer Length Anime Series to Get Lost In
Certainly it is believed that the 12-episode format or even the longer 23-episode format is good for telling a good self-contained story. However, for some, anime isn’t about…
Bakemonogatari, Gintama, Naruto, One Piece, Sword Art Online
My Top 5 Anime Couples
These are the top 5 anime coules that I think just exemplify what great couples are like! These are my type of anime relationships!
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 9
Natsume’s just doing his work when he hears a weird noise. But he doesn’t see anything. He gets a letter. And then he sees a face on the…
Anime, Dramas, Movies and more I’m looking forward to in 2021
After the shitshow that was 2020, I’m hoping that 2021 will be less terrible. I’m not delusional thinking that COVID is suddenly gone, climate change has stopped, or…
Tokyo Babylon, BABYLON, Fruits Basket, Natsume's Book of Friends, Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 8
99% sure the Matobas are back. Or at least one of them. Hopefully they’re not here to cause trouble. There’s some school girl running from a youkai. I…
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 7
Part two of the Natsume in a Glass Bottle story! Tanuma learns about a banquet and begins to head inside to find Natsume. Then Nyanko-sensei shows up. Meanwhile,…
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 6
So… Basically Natsume gets trapped in a glass bottle, according to the episode preview from last episode. Natsume beat his friend Kitamoto in shogi after practicing with Tanuma.…
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 5
(By the way, Happy 2021! It’ll be January 1, 2021 when this post comes out. And let’s all hope it’ll be happy.) There’s this girl visiting a shrine/temple…
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 4
I absolutely love this show and I’m going to continue it. Some of the opening/ending songs make me super sad for some reason. Natsume opens the door for…
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 3
Basically, Natsume adopts three fluff balls. Which are youkai. He was walking along and saw a youkai that’s basically a ball of hair, before going home. He did…
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 2
So Natsume’s trapped in Matoba’s mansion and he just met the leader of the clan! Who, well, locks him up. Understandable. There are some misunderstandings that are cleared…
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi – Episode 1
And season 4 is here! Awesome. Only two left to go after this, so hopefully there’s more in the future. Natsume returns a youkai’s name from the Book…
Baccano! & Immortality
Baccano! & ImmortalityThe Essence of Anime - Part IIntroBaccano! is a 2007 TV anime directed by Takahiro Oomori (Natsume Yuujinchou, Kuragehime, Samurai Flamenco, Pet and a lot more)…
Samurai Flamenco, Baccano!, Durarara!!, Princess Jellyfish, Natsume's Book of Friends