Natsume s book of friends, volume 15 takashi natsume can see the spirits and demons that hide from the rest of humanity. Opening theme boku ni dekiru koto the things that i can do ending. The book of friends, known as yuujinchou, is an oldaged book belonging to reiko natsume. Natsumes book of friends is a japanese anime television series based on the manga series by yuki midorikawa. 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. Sep 10, 2014 natsumes little house of horror duration. Natsumes book of friends started out as a hit manga series written and illustrated by yuki midorikawa published by hakusensha and serialised firstly in. Natsumes book of friends, volume 15 takashi natsume can see the spirits and demons that hide from the rest of humanity. Follow the adventures of satsuki and mei when they move into a new home in the countryside, where they discover that their new neighbour is a mysterious forest spirit called totoro who can be seen only through the eyes of a child. The first anime series was produced by brains base under the direction of takahiro omori.
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. High quality natsume yuujinchou gifts and merchandise. Natsume yuujinchou discord rnatsumes book of friends. While natsume is still aided by the chubby nyankosensei, hes now helped by some of the friends he had made in his journey. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. However, whether there will be the season 7 is unknown, not to mention the premiere time of it. But that does not mean the first episode can not deliver honest emotions and invoke empathy. Apr 06, 2017 think of natsumes book of friends as a reverse cardcaptor sakura. Sep 21, 2017 so far every season of natsumes book of friends has been solidly based on some clear emotional central themes. No, the one after, i kept telling myself for three months.
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. 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. Jul 07, 2008 madara, whom takashi affectionately refers to as nyankosensei, decides to protect and aid takashi, while also seeking ownership of the book for his own purposes. Takashi natsume continues to return the names of the spirits that have been written in the book of friends he inherited from his grandmother, reiko natsume.
It s a supernatural comedy drama about natsume, a teenage boy who inherits his grandmother s ability to see apparitions and her magic book that controls them. Until he does so, the spirits will follow him everywhere. Nov 25, 2016 natsumes book of friends episode 1 posted on november 25, 2016 by bobduh natsumes book of friends has long been one of my shortlist shows the shows whose reputations are so strong that i essentially know ill get to them, and so its just a matter of when. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Sometimes, a series comes into your life by way of a friend, and will forever be associated with that one friend, for better or for worse.
Natsumes book of friends understands the danger of baring your soul, and the scars that can follow when those we trust betray our sympathies. Natsume takashi inherited the book of friends which contains the names of the spirits that his grandmother natsume reiko defeated. Viz the official website for natsumes book of friends. Its heavy focus on loneliness and longing, is evened out with cheerfulness of love and friendship that natsume experiences not only with the youkai he encounters but with his foster parents, school friends, and other humans. Natsumes book of friends is a fantastic series and is one that should be read by anyone who wants to read a seriously good series.
I think if i were a youkai i would like to be like kaeda and live in a book and defend a bookstore. 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 was released october 9, 2012 as a season 1 and 2 dvd premium edition followed by a dvd standard edition release february 4, 2014. Natsume yuujinchou opening kita shuuhei issei no koe youtube. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters, including a cat that doubles as a. Savor the fourth natsumes book of friends anime opening. 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. Natsume s book of friends volume 4 contains chapters to 15 plus 3 special episodes and end notes. The opening theme is takarabako by sasanomaly and the ending theme is akane sasu by aimer. To that effect, at its heart, natsume s book of friends is a series about interpersonal relationships, framed as a supernatural slice of life story. Oct 06, 2018 for fans of the natsumes book of friends, when following the anime series through all its seasons currently six singlecur seasons over the span of the past 10 years. Natsumes book of friends, or natsume yujincho, is a episode fantasy series written by yuki midorikawa, directed by takahiro omori, and produced by brains base studio. But even if honesty can be dangerous and painful, natsume urges us to find those who will accept our strangeness, and love us for the people we are. Nov 21, 2016 with few friends, no loving home, and constantly hunted by malicious spirits, natsume looks for a place where he belongs.
Madara, whom takashi affectionately refers to as nyankosensei, decides to protect and aid takashi, while also seeking ownership of the book for his own purposes. So far every season of natsumes book of friends has been solidly based on some clear emotional central themes. He has always been set apart from other people because of his gift, drifting from relative to relative, never fitting in. The fourth volume is the first volume that has a character guide at the start of the book. That was how natsume yuujinchouaka natsumes book of friendscame to me. When madara is flustered or panicked, expect him to be called a variety of things. List of natsumes book of friends episodes wikipedia. I decided to watch it on a whim and it has been one of my alltime favourite feelgood. Natsumes book of friends episode wrong every time. Natsumes book of friends manga gets 6th anime in 2017 dec 20, 2016. If youve seen the anime or read it feel free to skip and head to the bottom where i have placed some suggestions for other series to watchread if you liked this one. 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. Of the 101709 characters on anime characters database, 39 are from the anime natsumes book of friends. 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.
For fans of the natsumes book of friends, when following the anime series through all its seasons currently six singlecur seasons over the span of the past 10 years. 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. Natsume is one of the best manga characters i have ever read about and you feel very attached to him throughout the series. His is a face wellsuited to frowning, yet slowly, his muscles grow accustomed to smiling. Natsumes book of friends get 4th season in january sep 21, 2011 japans animation dvd ranking, august 29september 4 sep 6, 2011 japans animation dvd ranking, august 22. Its a supernatural comedy drama about natsume, a teenage boy who inherits his grandmothers ability to.
Instead of capturing spirits like sakura, natsume works to release all spirits bound to the magical book he inherited from his grandmother. They did such a superb job of capturing what makes this show so special and i just loved reading. The eight opening and ending themes of the first four seasons were compiled on the natsume yuujinchou theme song collection. If you are looking for a similar anime that both warms your heart and relaxes you, try these anime recommendations on for size. The animation of the opening sequence is so powerful and impactful, it makes some of the scenes in the show looks static in comparison. Like its prequel zoku natsume yuujinchou has a very gentle feel to it.
Natsumes book of friends episode 1 posted on november 25, 2016 by bobduh natsumes book of friends has long been one of my shortlist shows the shows whose reputations are so strong that i essentially know ill get to them, and so its just a matter of when. Natsumes book of friends season 3 official trailer duration. Yuki midorikawa is the creator of natsumes book of friends, which was nominated for the manga taisho cartoon grand prize. If youve seen the anime or read it feel free to skip and head to the bottom where i have placed some suggestions for other series to watchread.
But one could also interpret it as a shift in the plot to focus more on natsumes relation to nyankosensei andor on reikos past. Yuki midorikawa started writing manga when she was an elementary school girl. Information and commentary from spring 2017 anime natsumes book of friends 6. 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 nyankosensei.
It contains the names of youkai she has defeated and serves as a book of contracts made between reiko and those youkai. Find out more with myanimelist, the world s most active online anime and manga community and database. Of the 101709 characters on anime characters database, 39 are. Nov 24, 2016 the 5th season of natsumes book of friends. 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. Natsumes book of friends gets new original anime dvd may 24, 20 nisa puts natsumes book of friends season 3 on bluray dec 6, 2012 brains base animates brothers conflict tv anime oct 25. Kobato, a story of love yet also a story of sadness. Feb 28, 2017 also known as natsumes book of friends, natsume yuujinchou is about a young boy who, since he was a child, could see spirits. Natsume yuujinchou was licensed for an english release as natsumes book of friends by nis america, inc.
Natsumes book of friends was a finalist for the first manga taisho award in 2008. The stutter of his breath generates a frown on natsumes face. Season, name, total episodes, air date, opening theme, hideending theme. 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.
The opening theme is furoria by tomohisa sako and the ending theme is kimi no uta by rei yasuda. Ephemeral bond to celebrate its 10th anniversary the one common question they cant help but askponder would probably be. Natsume s book of friends follows the story of high school student takashi natsume, who possesses a strong ability to see spirits. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Although natsumes book of friends season 6 has just ended for a while in july 2017, followers of this anime have been looking forward to the coming of natsumes book of friends season 7. Natsume s book of friends, or natsume yujincho, is a episode fantasy series written by yuki midorikawa, directed by takahiro omori, and produced by brain s base studio. Natsumes book of friends, volume 1 by yuki midorikawa. I really love the opening visuals this season, especially the stills.
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. Natsume s book of friends gets new original anime dvd may 24, 20 nisa puts natsume s book of friends season 3 on bluray dec 6, 2012 brains base animates brothers conflict tv anime oct 25. Reiko had created the book of friends in order to express her frustrations. Natsume yuujinchou san song lyrics anime songs lyrics. The characters for the manga and anime natsumes book of friends. I have been a huge fan of the series since it first aired back in july 2008.
Natsumes book of friends 4 i drink and watch anime. 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. Midorikawa is best known for drawing the manga series natsume yujincho natsumes book of friends. Natsumes book of friends volume 4 contains chapters to 15 plus 3 special episodes and end notes. It took me much longer to put it together as the show has gotten subtler in its morals. Zoku natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends season. Also known as natsumes book of friends, natsume yuujinchou is about a young boy who, since he was a child, could see spirits. When she was a junior high school student, she sent her manga for the first time to hana to yume, a semimonthly japanese shojo manga yuki midorikawa.
Find out more with myanimelist, the worlds most active online anime and manga community and database. I figured this would be carried over and started to look for the overarching motif. Takashi natsume is a young man whos been able to see youkai since he was a child. Natsumes book of friends episode 1 wrong every time. While it had the potential to be your cookiecutter supernatural anime fodder, natsumes book of friends turned out to be a powerful and thoughtprovoking show that it is as relaxed as it is fun. Natsumes book of friends natsume yuujinchou is a manga by yuki midorikawa which was adapted into animated works by brains base. Natsume yuujinchou 6th season natsumes book of friends. 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. Natsumes book of friends season six natsume yujincho roku was the anime that i was looking most forward to watching. Watch natsumes book of friends online full episodes of. This series successfully engages the audiences interest in the lives of rural farmers, which many other anime would likely dismiss as being dull and proceed to embellish, as well as the intricacies of their rather casual and humdrum view of the supernatural world akin to that seen in natsumes book of friends.
Natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends archive of. Tanuma gives a little wheeze, the sound punched out of his chest. I decided to watch it on a whim and it has been one of my alltime favourite feelgood serials since then. Natsumes book of friends 3 i drink and watch anime. Natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends archive. Zoku natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends season 2. It is also licensed in chinese by muse communication. A gust of wind steals away their breaths and flutters the ends of natsumes untucked scarf. Natsumes book of friends turned out to be a powerful and thoughtprovoking show that it is as relaxed as it is fun.
This anime reminded me of xxxholic a lot and feels very similar in a slice of life, episodic way. Natsume yuujinchou opening kita shuuhei issei no koe. Looking for information on the anime zoku natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends season 2. And natsumes and nyankosenseis relationship is so cute. Of the 101709 characters on anime characters database, 39 are from the anime natsume s book of friends. May, 2017 the 6th season of natsumes book of friends. Looking for information on the anime zoku natsume yuujinchou natsume s book of friends season 2. Natsume s book of friends natsume yuujinchou is a manga by yuki midorikawa which was adapted into animated works by brains base. The art is beautiful and compliments the story and concept very well. While natsume is still aided by the chubby nyankosensei, he s now helped by some of the friends he had made in his journey.
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