“Natsume Yuujinchou” is a manga series by Midorikawa Yuki, first published in 2003 and still beloved to this day. The anime adaptation began airing its first season in 2008, and since then, a total…
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 12 (Season Finale)
In effect, I think most Natsume Yuujinchou chapters are Buddhist parables, or folk tales, whatever term you want to use.
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 11
When Natsume Yuujinchou busts out "Daidaiiro no Toki", buckle up, Buttercup.
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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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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 09
And right on cue, we're back in exorcist mode.
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 06
For a show as broadly consistent as this one, the poles are actually pretty polar.
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 07
We're back squarely in comfort mode this week.
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 05
Yeah, I definitely did not see that coming.
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 08
This series is generally at its best when its simplest, in my opinion.
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 04
If any series were ever comfortable in its own skin surely it's Natsume Yuujnchou.
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 03
Sure as salt, when Natori is involved Natsume Yuujinchou becomes a very different show.
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Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 10
The extremely rare dynamic of Natori and Matoba together made them more interesting than either of them is individually.
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First Impressions – Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi
Any time this franchise offers up a new incarnation I’m instantly transported to the person I was the last time I watched it.
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Natsume Yuujinchou Season 7?!
It was just revealed that Natsume Yuujinchou is getting a seventh season!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! But man, I am SO far behind anime-wise, as I still havent seen seasons 5…
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 12 Review
Compared to the previous episode, the twelfth and final installment in the season felt a little underwhelming. Still, it was cute and enjoyable in the usual way of…
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 11 Review
Natsume’s Book of Friends has always treated Reiko in an interesting way. In episode 11 of Season 7, we learn more about Reiko and revisit the topic of…
Eyes On Yokai: Natsume’s Book of Friends
We're back for another dive into the Yokai realm. This time, they examine the supernatural beings that fill the world of Natsume's Book of Friends.
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 8 Review – Imposter!
If one of your friendliest classmates was replaced by an imposter half the time you knew him, would you be able to tell the difference?
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 10 – Cute Yokai?
Cuteness is a subjective measure. In my personal opinion, the one-eyed yokai from this episode was cute. Let’s take a look at this episode so you can decide…
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Still Has My Heart
I can’t say that I saw this sequel coming, what with season 6 of Natsume Yuujinchou having aired seven years prior. Seven. Years. I also hadn’t noticed any…
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7: Episodes 3 and 4 Reviews
Natsume’s Book of Friends is mostly episodic and anthological rather than serial. That means you can jump in pretty much anywhere. So, if you think you might check…
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Natsume’s Book of Friends is usually peaceful and wholesome. You can see this in episode 5. However, you will occasionally encounter a darker episode with mystery elements, like…
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7: Episodes 1 and 2 Reviews
I’ve been following this anime for a long time, and it certainly has its charms. As long as you have time to spare, watching this series is enjoyable…
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 9 – Ritual Gone Wrong
Season 7 Episode 9 is only the first half of this adventure involving a welcome ritual for the guardian spirit of an ancient house. There will be a…
Natsume’s Book of Friends – Season Seven End of Season Thoughts
So this post is coming out a bit later then I initially anticipated. I had faithfully followed Natsume on a weekly basis when it first started airing last…
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Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 7 Review – The Cute Character Type
Today we’re continuing the episode reviews for season 7 of Natsume’s Book of Friends. In episode 7, we actually met a new character – and he’s very kawaii.
Firechick's Anime Reviews: Natsume Yuujinchou Season 7
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Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7
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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,…
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Giving my first impressions of Natsume’s book of friends, a series with a lot of charm, but a few problems.
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…
Completly Objective Review of Natsume’s Book of Friends – Blame Scott
Genre : Supernatural, Slice of Life, drama, Everything that’s good with the world Episodes: 74 over 6 seasons, 6 OVAs and a movie Studio: Shuka There are few…
Takahiro Obata – Interview on Shoushimin Series
Original interview from Newtype (September 2024 issue), original interviewer: Haruyo Igeta; genga corrections by Keisuke Hiroe. Since the music is used sparingly, the moment the main…
Ep 04 - Natsume Yuujinchou
This time we’re diving into Natsume Yuujinchou, also known as Natsume’s Book of Friends, with our very special guest Ethan. We discuss why the show resonates with us,…
Natsume Yuujinchou Anime Review
Natsume Yuujinchou, also called Natsume's Book of Friends, focuses upon a boy, Natsume Takashi and the adventures he has with supernatural beings.
Natsume Yuujinchou Anime Review
Synopsis: Natsume Yuujinchou focuses upon a boy, Natsume Takashi, who has the power to see supernatural beings that others could not. As a result, many people have either…
Natsume Yuujinchou Anime Review
Synopsis: Natsume Yuujinchou focuses upon a boy, Natsume Takashi, who has the power to see supernatural beings that others could The post Natsume Yuujinchou Anime Review appeared first on…
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 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…
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 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…
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 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 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 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 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…
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 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…
Natsume’s Book of Friends and Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey
We’re back from holiday break! The Astros cheated to win the World Series and get to another...
Natsume’s Book of Friends and Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist’s Journey
We’re back from holiday break! The Astros cheated to win the World Series and get to another one, and also in the season in between. The players should…
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…