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Natsume's Book of Friends

(series)
  • Japan Nacume júdžinčó (more)
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Animation / Drama / Fantasy / Comedy
Japan, (2008–2024), 35 h 14 min (Length: 24–25 min)

Based on:

Yuki Midorikawa (comic book)

Cinematography:

Hitoshi Tamura

Composer:

Yoshimori Makoto

Cast:

Kazuhiko Inoue, Hiroshi Kamiya, Miyuki Sawashiro, Miki Itō, Hōko Kuwashima, Mamiko Noto, Takeshi Aono, Ayahi Takagaki, Akira Ishida, Akemi Okamura (more)
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Seasons(7) / Episodes(85)

  • Season 1 (2008) - 13 episodes

  • Zoku (2009) - 13 episodes

  • San (2011) - 13 episodes

  • Shi (2012) - 13 episodes

  • Go (2016) - 11 episodes

  • Roku (2017) - 11 episodes

  • Shichi (2024) - 11 episodes

Plots(1)

Takashi Natsume is a boy who's been able to see youkai ever since he was a child. Ever since he inherited the "Book of Friends" from his grandmother Reiko, he and his self-proclaimed bodyguard Nyanko-sensei have spent their days returning names to the youkai who are bound by the book. As he meets the different youkai and people, he finds himself with many more things that he cares about. He wonders whether it's right to keep secrets to protect someone as little by little he works up the courage to build even more friendships. (Crunchyroll)

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Reviews of this series by the user Jeoffrey (2)

Go (2016) (S05) 

English Natsume's Book of Friends is still just a great show, and it is now in its fifth season. Aside from the incredibly great feeling I get while watching it, I get a very good narrative almost every time, accompanied by the main male protagonist's inner monolog, which is always very good and occasionally thought-provoking. It is truly moving, there is a lot of interesting subject matter, and nothing feels forced in any way; quite the opposite, everything flows very pleasantly. Added to this is the excellent soundtrack, the same animation style I really enjoy, and of course one of my favorite anime characters - Madara (Nyanko sensei)! In conclusion, this anime series has an incredible quality regarding how individual episodes can deliver an enjoyable and profound experience. 9/10. ()

Roku (2017) (S06) 

English The sixth chapter of Natsume's Book of Friends is once again full of great, interesting, and enjoyable stories. The style has not changed at all and the soundtrack still really works. It is still one of those great things that soothe the soul and that people like to indulge in just before going to bed, at breakfast time, or even during a hot summer day. 9/10. ()