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EireformContinent
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Season 01: Natsume's Book of Friends (TV) Season 02: Natsume's Book of Friends (TV 2) Season 03: Natsume's Book of Friends (TV 3) (discussion starts here) Season 04: Natsume's Book of Friends (TV 4) Season 05: Natsume's Book of Friends (TV 5) (discussion starts here) Season 06: Natsume's Book of Friends (TV 6) (discussion starts here) OAV (side story) Natsume's Book of Friends: The Stump of the Suzunaru Tree (OAV) (discussion starts here) Movie 01: Natsume's Book of Friends: Ephemeral Bond (movie) Movie 02: Natsume's Book of Friends: The Stone Waker and the Strange Visitor (movie) Season 07: Natsume's Book of Friends (TV 7) (discussion starts here) Source: Manga (ongoing @ 31 volumes by Yuki Midorikawa) Demographic: Shoujo Animation Studio: Seasons 1-4: Brain's Base Seasons 5+: Shuka Genres: comedy, drama, slice of life, supernatural Themes: folklore, iyashikei, spirits, youkai Plot Summary: 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. Air Date & Platform: Season 01: Pending Available on: Pending Season 02: Pending Available on: Pending Season 03: Pending Available on: Pending Season 04: Pending Available on: Pending Season 05: Pending Available on: Pending Season 06: Pending Available on: Pending OAV: Pending Available on: Pending Movie 01: Pending Available on: Pending Movie 02: Pending Available on: Pending Season 07: Pending Available on: Pending Episode Count / Runtime: Pending Season 01: Pending Season 02: Pending Season 03: Pending Season 04: Pending Season 05: Pending Season 06: Pending OAV: Pending Movie 01: Pending Movie 02: Pending Season 07: Pending Total: Pending ---------------------------------- How it comes that's no topic about that? I'm glad to see good old friends again. Boy with sensitive sight and his beloved kitty are still doing their best. I wonder how far will they go from episodic formula. For me they could just do another 12 episodes in the same manner. [EDIT: Merged all threads, added fancy opener stuff. -TK] |
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Ggultra2764
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Could care less if the same episodic plot formula is intact. I'm a sap for these kinds of anime as they have slower pacing and a mellow mood to take in the various stories that a character like Natsume comes across. I've noticed that the visual quality for this third season is up a notch from the first two seasons with more defined details and brighter color which is a plus. Definitely planning to stick with this third season of Natsume's Book of Friends for the Summer 2011 season.
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wandering-dreamer
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I just re-watched the first two seasons recently and I was wondering if it was just me or if the show really did look a little bit better here. And wow, the episodes that deal with Reiko's backstory just really get to me, also make me happy that Natsume does have friends since he would've been just like her otherwise.
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SethMosrite
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CR has the first two seasons of Natsume Yujincho for anyone interested in catching up with this one, like myself. I've only seen the first 6 episodes but I love it so far.
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batou37
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I'm also quite happy for it to be back. Although it is a small thing, I was a bit worried that they might go away from the music they use in transitioning during the anime's different major scenes, so I'm glad to see that still intact. I've always been a fan of Natsume's music (it's the only thing I ever imported...think it ended up being about $65 for the cd.) I agree that the episodes with Reiko are some of the most touching (even if it is not direct backstory on her, like the one with the youkai kid who wanted to see the sea in the previous season got to me too)
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Metaflux
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Really enjoying the first season ATM
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kimbeey13
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This is one of my favorite anime series, so I'm very happy that it has gotten a third season. I just finished watching the first episode and it seems like this season will retain the same charm that the past two had. So beautiful!
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Aylinn
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I’m glad to see Natsume and Nyanko again. The first episode of this season has reminded me that Madara can be incredibly sweet.
The episodic nature of the story originates from the manga, so I doubt it will change. |
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Spastic Minnow
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ep. 30 or S3 ep.4... depending on how you count it.
the show has a lot of touching moments but I think this episode really got the emotion through especially well. You really felt for the lonely Youkai this time, and for Natsume too. You just couldn't help but feel a little heartache spoiler[when she went up to that second boy as the cat and had the rock thrown at her.] And of course the moment at the end when spoiler[she floats down and hugs him.] A supremely sweet moment. That youkai is just about as precious as the orphaned fox spirit, which is quite a feat when you consider this one didn't have the advantage of being a kawaii little orphan kid in a sun hat. |
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egoist
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It's good to see that even now almost every episode gives me tearful eyes. The story is really nothing original for the most part, but there's something about it... dunno if the characters are extremely likable (personality, voice, looks), or if the writing/directing is pretty good... might be all of it.
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Eivion
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Loved yesterday's episode. I generally find the series fairly touching, but yesterday was probably the most it has ever gotten to me. It was great seeing an episode mostly focused on Natsume's past, really getting to see the crap he went through as child.
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Yttrbio
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As much as I enjoyed the episode, I actually think the "crappy childhood" stuff is being played incredibly heavy-handedly. There's nothing more obnoxious than being told to feel sorry for someone.
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st_owly
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This is one of the few series I prefer in anime form to the original manga. I think the episodic nature of it works much better in anime form. It's good to have it back, and each episode never fails to make me smile. It's nice to see some backstory appearing, as well.
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ShinobiX
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cool series, but um lets be truthful. It is a boring show. Boring good. A paradox...whatever.
It's a lax show yet the anime is all about morals. |
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Guren Alchemist4
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I had forgot they were releasing a 3rd season. thanks for the reminder. The first two season were good and served as a good get away from the norm.
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