The anime adaptation is from director takahiro omori baccano. Takashi natsume sees spirits, and with the help of his lazy and sakeguzzling bodyguard nyankosensei he returns to spirits their names that were stolen by his. Natsumes book of friends started out as a hit manga series written and illustrated by yuki midorikawa published by hakusensha and serialised firstly in. Natsume yuujinchou is a supernatural sliceoflife series about a boy who struggles to live a normal life while balancing the spirit and human.
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. It was adapted into an animated anime tv series, broadcast in japan for six seasons, in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017. While natsume is still aided by the chubby nyankosensei, hes now helped by some of the friends he had made in his journey. This special edition also includes the following bonus features. Natsumes book of friends season 3 official trailer.
Dec 06, 2012 natsumes book of friends season 3 premium edition ushers in more yokai friends in 20. Looking for episode specific information natsume yuujinchou on episode 1. 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. 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. The series opening and closing theme songs were also released by sony music. Natsumes book of friends 4 is an anime from studio brains base that falls into the main genre of slice of life drama. Natsume yuujinchou was licensed for an english release as natsumes book of friends by nis america, inc. A lot of friends join him along the way, he meets others who can also see the spirits and at times they jo. A series of stories about the horrible exorcists of natsume yuujinchou set. Jun 10, 2003 natsumes book of friends, volume 1 book. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Natsumes book of friends is a japanese anime television series based on the manga series by yuki midorikawa. Natsumes book of friends is an anime adnaptation of an ongoing manga series that started publication in 2005.
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. Natsume yuujinchou go special episode 2 drunk nyankosensei and natsumes. But things get hectic and possibly dangerous for natsume when he finds out that he also inherited the book of friends, a book that contains the names of all the spirits reiko defeated. A pleasant show about reverse monster hunting each episode, but it plateaus quickly. Apr 06, 2017 a pleasant show about reverse monster hunting each episode, but it plateaus quickly. 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 1 4 and shuka seasons 56, which was broadcast on tv tokyo for 6 seasons in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017. Also you can share or upload your favorite wallpapers. Natsume is again meeting new youkai and helping them. Chapters have been collected in nine bound volumes as of january 2010. Natsumes book of friends 2 is an anime from studio. About natsumes book of friends season 3 premium edition bluraydvd takashi natsume has always been shunned by those around him because of his mysterious ability to see yokai. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world.
Those looking for an easygoing supernatural anime to watch one episode at a time will find pleasure in natsumes book of friends. Natsume saves a young fox who is getting picked on by some yokai. Jun 02, 2017 natsumes book of friends episode 10 posted on june 2, 2017 by bobduh natsumes tenth episode opens with a lovely forest shot and gentle piano, a picture of serenity before we return to natsumes daily troubles. 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. Aug 11, 20 pleasingly, season four concludes with a threeepisode story arc, which deftly revisits the protagonists past while extending a finale that delivers a sense of closure. 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. Natsumes book of friends tv anime gets season 5 this fall. Natsume takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. 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.
Natsumes book of friends as seen in the series, an episode guide for season 3. Natsumes book of friends season 3 premium edition bluray. The episodes range from various youkai simply wanting their names back, to far more. Looking for information on the anime natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends. Looking for episode specific information natsume yuujinchou on episode 7. After moving to his grandmother s hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai who was imprisoned in a lucky cat statue, he learns about one of his grandmother s keepsakes, her book of friends, which contains the names of the yokai she. 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. The bonus material contains creditless oped and the tv commercials. Brains base that falls into the main genre of ghost stories. Takashi natsume has always been shunned by those around him because of his mysterious ability to see yokai.
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. About natsume s book of friends season 3 premium edition bluraydvd takashi natsume has always been shunned by those around him because of his mysterious ability to see yokai. I figured this would be carried over and started to look for the overarching motif. 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. Natsume taken captive online tv guide 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. Inside, viewers will find an episode guide, character designs, as well as an interview with director takahiro omori. Mar 22, 20 natsumes book of friends season 3 premium edition studio. He s meeting new people and forming tighter bonds with the ones he s known since moving there.
Since he s moved into his new location, natsume takashi has been living a pretty nice and quiet life. Assisted by a spirit in the form of a maneki neko lucky cat figure, whom he calls nyanko. Natsumes book of friends season 4 official trailer nis america. Natsumes book of friends began as a manga comic book series, serialized from 2005 present the first 20 of the 22 volumes to date are available on amazon in both paperback and kindle formats.
Natsumes book of friends 4 is an anime from studio. It began serialization by hakusensha in the shoujo manga magazine lala dx in 2005, before switching to lala in 2008. But things get hectic and possibly dangerous for natsume when he finds out that he also inherited the book of friends, a book that contains the names of all the spirits reiko. As for extras on the discs, there are only clean openings and closing credits and some commercials. Natsumes book of friends new anime dvd has 1 full episode. Natsume yuujinchou natsumes book of friends season 1. For the first season, the opening theme was issei no sei. Natsumes book of friends continues its lighthearted fantasy and strong animation in season four. Natsume discovers that the heirloom book of friends that his grandmother, reiko, gave him possesses the names of the spirits she defeated and bound to her will. Aug 24, 2016 the fifth season of the tv anime series natsume s book of friends is scheduled to air on tv tokyo and other channels from this october. Natsumes book of friends hd wallpapers, desktop and phone wallpapers. Natsumes book of friends season 3 premium edition studio.
Definition presentation than it did on dvd with the season 1 and 2 release. Standard editions announced for kimi ni todoke and natsumes book of. Natsumes book of friends season 3 premium edition english subtitles on amazon. Mirroring the supplementary texts with accompanied previous seasons, the premium edition box set includes a twentyeight page hardcover book, which resembles the book of friends. Watch natsumes book of friends online full episodes of. Looking for episode specific information natsume yuujinchou go on episode 2. 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. Brains base that falls into the main genre of slice of life drama. Natsumes book of friends 2 is an anime from studio brains base that falls into the main genre of ghost stories. Natsume decides to finally tell natori about his secret, when the search for the seal room is over. Natsumes book of friends wallpapers, anime, hq natsumes. Takashi natsume is a young man whos been able to see youkai since he was a child.
Forgoing bluray media, natsumes book of friends first two seasons comes on four dvds, housed in two attractively packaged slim cases. Nisas usual itinerary of extras seems somewhat truncated by the media choice offering only clean opening and ending segments, as well as the series original japanese commercial. The other goodies for the premium edition are a bit more interesting. This case isnt glossy however, its textured, which instantly sets it apart in your collection even while still matching the style of the rest. Natsumes book of friends maintains nis americas prodigious localization decisions, delivering an anime thats both emotionally gratifying and visually lush. Contains episodes 1 of season 3 and a fullcolor, 32page hardcover art book styled after the book of friends and featuring detailed info about the characters, an episode guide, rough sketches. Containing episode summaries, character sketches, as well as an interview with director takahiro omori, the text is a welcome addition to the premium edition. Not pressuring natsume, natori tells him he will wait for natsume to talk to him about it. Watch natsume yujincho episode 2, the dew gods small shrine, on crunchyroll. May, 2017 the 6th season of natsumes book of friends.
Natsumes book of friends 3 is an anime from studio. 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. High quality natsume yuujinchou gifts and merchandise. Natsumes book of friends season 3 premium edition sub. Announced at this past weekend s anime expo convention, nis america is bringing seasons 1 and 2 of natsume yujincho natsume s book of friends to home video in an impressive premium edition. Much to natsume s dismay, natori overhears a yokai talking about the book of friends to natsume. Her name isnt in the book of friends, but she wants his help anyway. The first anime series was produced by brains base under the direction of takahiro omori.
Contains episodes 1 of season 3 and a fullcolor, 32page hardcover art book styled after the book of friends. Natsumes book of friends is a japanese anime television series based on the manga series. Natsumes book of friends is a japanese manga series by yuki midorikawa. 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.
Ondisc extras include a clean openingending, a japanese. Natsume yujincho episode 2, the dew gods small shrine, watch. Sep 21, 2017 so far every season of natsumes book of friends has been solidly based on some clear emotional central themes. Natsumes book of friends season 5 advance screening event. Oct 27, 2016 this feature is not available right now.
It took me much longer to put it together as the show has gotten subtler in its morals. The manga is licensed for englishlanguage release in north america by viz media, which released the first. 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 yuujinchou 6th season natsumes book of friends. The series is about natsume, an orphaned teenage boy who can see spirits, who inherits. Natsumes book of friends 3 i drink and watch anime. Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother reikos ability to see yokai strange beings that are invisible to most. The fox child really starts to like natsume, and after finding out natsume has the book of friends, it attempts to give its name to natsume in order to become natsumes friend. Natsumes book of friends episode 10 wrong every time. Natsume goes to a hot spring for a school trip, with an errand from shigeru to pick up teacups from a nearby pottery. For book of friends followers, much of season fours payoff is seeing natsumes development. Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother reiko s ability to see yokai strange beings that are invisible to most people. Nis shows off fancy natsume yujincho premium edition. Eventually, he came into possession of his grandmother reiko s book of friends, and together with his bodyguard nyankosensei he set out to return the names of the yokai contained within it.
Only four seasons of thirteen episodes each have been aired and adapted from the. Natsumes book of friends season 4 official trailer. Natsumes book of friends, volume 1 by yuki midorikawa. From me to youvolumes 1 through 3 and natsumes book of friends season 1 and. Natsumes book of friends episode 1 wrong every time. Natsumes book of friends natsume yuujinchou is a japanese fantasy manga series by yuki midorikawa. Eventually, he came into possession of his grandmother reikos book of friends, and together with his bodyguard nyankosensei he set out to return the names of the yokai contained within. Buy natsumes book of friends, season 1 microsoft store. 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 seasons in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017. Its at thirteen collected volumes at the moment and is still ongoing. 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. I love every episode i watch, but i hate starting the next one. December 6, 2012 in 2003, nis america was established in southern california to bring exciting, oneofakind japanese culture to north america.