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If any series were ever comfortable in its own skin surely it's Natsume Yuujnchou.
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 02
“Often imitated, never equalled” is probably a fair expression to apply to Natsume Yuujinchou.
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For a show as broadly consistent as this one, the poles are actually pretty polar.
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Sure as salt, when Natori is involved Natsume Yuujinchou becomes a very different show.
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We're back squarely in comfort mode this week.
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