Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him. Containing the names of these spirits, a binding contract was formed between the spirits and the owner of the book. Now, Natsume is determined to free the spirits and dissolve the contracts. With the help of a spirit cat, his days are filled trying to return the names to these spirits.
This happens to be one of my favorite mangas. I love the anime and what they did with it, then again I love supernatural things, but really it shows you how the boy copes with his supernatural abilities and how he makes friends along the way.
"Natsume Yuujinchou" is a great series, especially if you need a break from the usual anime or would like to relax.
Its setting is nothing out of the ordinary. A highschool boy can see spirits. However unlike other series he doesn't destroy them all but tries to understand their situations and help them. This makes for an anime with very little shounen elements. I would have liked it though if Natsume had shown some more guts and strength every now and then but I guess that wouldn't be a realistic reaction.
"Natsume Yuujinchou" is a great series, especially if you need a break from the usual anime or would like to relax.
Its setting is nothing out of the ordinary. A highschool boy can see spirits. However unlike other series he doesn't destroy them all but tries to understand their situations and help them. This makes for an anime with very little shounen elements. I would have liked it though if Natsume had shown some more guts and strength every now and then but I guess that wouldn't be a realistic reaction.
There are only a couple of side characters but their personalities and relationships with Natsume are each different. The conversations stay interesting and especially the cat can be really funny.
Just like the theme of this show, its main character and the music, the art is calm and suits it perfectly.
"Natsume Yuujinchou" is a very enjoyable anime. You don't really feel the need to know what happens next and it isn't the most suspenseful but I was always looking forward to watching another episode. Its ability to relax reminded me of "Aria" but it contains less moral and a bit more action.
what I liked:
- Very relaxing
- No shounen focus
- Fitting music and art
what I didn't like:
- The main character does'nt grow much.
Only his situation changes a bit.
- The appearance of spirits was recycled a few times. (show less)
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Better than expected
Written by Uchiha_majin on March 18, 2012 at 6:36 PM
Overall Rating
Good
Story: 4
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 4
This is the first anime i have watched that isnt largely based on elaborate fight scenes i would hardly say that this anime has a strong main storyline either every episode is a different short story and the main character is weak
However i couldnt stop watching this show!
This really is a feel good anime the diversity of characters is refreshing and there is comedy through the show aswell my guess is if you like other anime about yokai chances are you will like this show
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Natsume Yuujinchou (TV)
Written by blacksheep28 on March 9, 2012 at 7:54 PM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
A love this series. Its funny and has a big sentimental overview if you look in depth into every event that occurs. Its a great watch and worth recommending it to anyone.
9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
miss it
Written by Tsuna-ni on January 30, 2012 at 1:29 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 4
Animation: 4
Entertainment: 5
for long time I know this...., there's not felt has released season 4 :D
0 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
perfect
Written by arashgonde on January 29, 2012 at 10:30 PM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
see it now
0 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
waste
Written by arash010 on January 29, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
u will be upset if u lose the chanse of seeing this movie
0 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
Beautiful, funny and thought-provoking
Written by immiscibility on January 27, 2012 at 8:43 AM
Overall Rating
Excellent
Story: 5
Dialogue: 5
Animation: 5
Entertainment: 5
I absolutely love everything about this series.
After reading the manga I decided to pick up the anime, and I'm really glad. The artwork is beautiful and the characters are interesting and unique in themselves, even the minor Ayakashi. The relationships between Natsume and his family and friends are realistic too - sometimes they're good, sometimes they're bad and sometimes they don't quite go the way they're meant to!
Takashi's character is enthusiastic, kind and flawed but you can't help liking him for his headstrong decision to return all (read more)
I absolutely love everything about this series.
After reading the manga I decided to pick up the anime, and I'm really glad. The artwork is beautiful and the characters are interesting and unique in themselves, even the minor Ayakashi. The relationships between Natsume and his family and friends are realistic too - sometimes they're good, sometimes they're bad and sometimes they don't quite go the way they're meant to!
Takashi's character is enthusiastic, kind and flawed but you can't help liking him for his headstrong decision to return all the names from his grandmother's Book of Friends to their owners, not because he has to but because he wants to.
One of my most favourite anime I think! (show less)
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Written by arash008 on January 16, 2012 at 12:07 AM
