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Natsume Yuujinchou

Synopsis: Due to an unusual ability to see strange creatures called Youkai, Takashi Natsume never fit. He went from one foster home to another, he was isolated and lonely. Over time, he accepted that no one would ever believe him and closed himself with his current caregivers and classmates.

When Natsume accidentally breaks an intangible barrier, he releases Madara - a powerful spirit in the form of a lucky cat. Madara realizes that Natsume has a remarkable resemblance to her late grandmother Reiko Natsume, a raising girl who became known worldwide Youkai for creating the book of friends. It is now in possession of Natsume, along with its power to invoke the written names of the Youkai Reiko have defeated.

With no interest in his powers, Natsume decides to keep the book for his grandmother's memories and protect him from Scheming Youkai. Therefore, he makes a deal with Madara: He will surrender the book as soon as his time is over and, in turn, Madara will act as an unofficial Natsume bodyguard, nicknamed Nyanko-sensei. With his new goal of freeing those Reiko sealed, Natsume's relationship with Youkai, and humans slowly begins to improve.


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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
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Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Natsume Yuujinchou
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 夏目友人帳
  • Anime Name in English: Natsume's Book of Friends
  • Other names: Natsume Yujincho, Natsume Yujin-cho

Production information

  • Producers: Aniplex, Nihon Ad Systems, TV Tokyo Music, Sony Music Entertainment
  • Licensors: NIS America, Inc.
  • Studios: Brain's Base

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 13
  • Date: 39637 - September 30, 2008 - Tuesdays at 0100 (JST)
  • Genres: Drama, slice of life, supernatural
  • Subjects: Iyashikei, mythology
  • Target: Shoujo

Anime Reviews

  • note: 8.321
  • Popularity: 172629

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Natsume Yuujinchou Trailer/OP
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  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:17:04-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Natsume Yuujinchou": 

    • The name "Natsume Yuujinchou" means "Natsume's Friends Book" in Japanese.
    • The anime is based on a manga of the same name created by Yuki Midorikawa.
    • The story is inspired by Japanese legends about Youkais, supernatural beings that inhabit the human world.
    • The main character, Takashi Natsume, is voiced by Hiroshi Kamiya, who also dubbed Levi Ackerman on Attack on Titan.
    • The anime has had six seasons and a total of 74 episodes.
    • The opening theme song of the first season, "Issei no Sei", is sung by Shuhei Kita, who is also known for singing the theme song of Honey and Clover.
    • The anime is known for its quiet and relaxing atmosphere, which is accentuated by the smooth soundtrack and beautiful scenarios.
    • The anime also addresses topics such as friendship, loneliness and acceptance.
    • The anime has won several awards, including the Excellence Award in the Japan Media Arts Festival Animation category in
    • The anime is popular not only in Japan, but also in other countries, such as China, South Korea and the United States.
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    Manga and Products from Natsume Yuujinchou

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Natsume Yuujinchou"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Takashi Natsume (Hiroshi Kamiya) - A teenager who can see spirits and inherits a book by his grandfather that contains the names of spirits he defeated.
    • Nyanko-Sensei/Madara (Kazuhiko Inoue)-A cat spirit that becomes Natsume's bodyguard in exchange for the name book.
    • Reiko Natsume (Sanae Kobayashi) - Natsume's grandmother who could also see spirits and left the book of names for him.
    • Shuuuichi Natori (Akira Ishida) - A famous actor who is also an exorcist and becomes friends with Natsume.
    • HIIRAGI (Ryohei Kimura) - A spirit that Natsume helps find his missing sister.
    • Taki Tooru (Hisayoshi Suganuma) - A Natsume classmate who can also see spirits and becomes his friend.
    • Sasafune (Takaya Kuroda) - A spirit that Natsume helps find his missing wife.
    • MATOBA SEIJI (Takahiro Sakurai) - An exorcist who wants to use the name book for his own purposes.

    Summary and events

    1. Takashi Natsume inherits a book by her grandfather, Reiko Natsume, which contains names of spirits she defeated and controlled.
    2. Takashi begins to see spirits and finds that he can free them from the contracts his grandfather made with them.
    3. Takashi finds a spirit named Madara, who presents herself as a cat and claims to be one of the spirits her grandfather controlled.
    4. Madara becomes the guardian of Takashi and helps him deal with other spirits.
    5. Takashi knows other exorcists and spirits, including a fox spirit named Natori and a girl named Taki, who can see spirits like him.
    6. Takashi learns more about his grandfather and his relationship with spirits, including the discovery that Reiko was lonely and used contracts to connect with the spirits.
    7. Takashi helps various spirits find peace and freedom, including a tree spirit, a dog spirit, and a doll spirit.
    8. Takashi faces various challenges, including a spirit who wants to take revenge on his grandfather and a group of exorcists who want to use spirits for their own ends.
    9. Takashi becomes closer to Madara and finds that he is a powerful spirit of a rare race named Youkai.
    10. Takashi continues to explore the world of spirits and learn more about himself and his family.

    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Natsume YuujinchouWe have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    Natsume Yuujinchou's manga is still underway, but so far there is no definitive ending for history. Each chapter presents a new adventure of Natsume and his Youkais friends, while he tries to find out more about his past and deal with his supernatural powers. The anime also follows this episodic structure, without a clear ending to the story.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

    See below the list of games available for different platforms related to anime: Natsume Yuujinchou

    • Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-Sensei to Hajimete no Otsukai (Nintendo 3DS)
    • Natsume Yuujinchou: Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni (Nintendo DS)
    • Natsume Yuujinchou: Utsusemi ni Musubu (Nintendo 3DS)

    See below a list of OVAs, Specials, and Movies related to anime: Natsume Yuujinchou

    • Natsume Yuujinchou San: Hitoyo no OVA

    The list may not contain all games, movies, OVAs, or specials. The work may also have not received any extras or be unavailable.

    Meaning of Natsume Yuujinchou

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    夏目友人帳
    • 夏目 (Natsume) - main character's surname
    • 友人 (Yujin) - friend
    • 帳 (Cho) - livro de registro
    The anime "Natsume Yuujinchou" (夏目友人帳) tells the story of Takashi Natsume, a teenager who has the ability to see spirits since childhood. He inherits a spirits record book of his grandmother, Reiko, who also had the same ability. The book is sought by many spirits who want to recover their names and freedom. Natsume decides to help them and, throughout history, has been friends with many of them. The name of the anime, therefore, refers to the Spirits Registration Book that is passed from generation to generation in Natsume's family.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Natsume Yuujinchou has a total of 13 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
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