

His relationship with Nyanko-sensei is very fun to see. (It was my case) And his kindness and timidity can't leave you indifferent and. I think at some point in life, we all spent moments isolating ourselves from others. It was interesting to have their opinion on Natsume and generally their point of view when they surprise Natsume helping a youkai (which they can't see of course).įor the characters: Natsume is a truly endearing character. This season, there were Natsume's two friends: Kitamoto and Nishimura. But at times, it happens also that the story is told to us by other more secondary characters. We have therefore access to his thoughts, remarks on what he sees, other characters, etc. Usually we follow the story from the point of view of Natsume.

The storytelling is executed masterfully.

They also have qualities, defects and feelings of all kinds: regrets, love, sadness. Natsume understands that youkai aren't so different from humans. It depends.Įven if the universe is fictional, the relationships are real. The episodic format might suggest that in the long term it would become repetitive, but the diversity of stories is impressive with a relatively unpredictable style, sometimes resulting in a happy ending, sometimes a separation. In all cases, the interactions between the different characters are very well-developed and in a natural way. Some episodes focus only on Natsume, his adoptive family and friends. Each story is well written, sprinkled with mystery while disseminating hints enabling the viewer to arouse his curiosity. Each episode relates a new story featuring relationships between youkai or youkai-human relationships, and generally a difficulty concerning youkai(s). Natsume Yuujinchou has a simple structure. With the powerful youkai Nyanko-sensei or Madara, Natsume gradually releases the various spirits that were linked to his grandmother. He also receives his grandmother's "Book of Friends" which contains all the contracts We follow Natsume Takashi, a 15-year-old orphan boy who can see supernatural creatures called "youkai" or spirits, a capacity he inherited from his grandmother Reiko, who had died for many years.
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If I were to describe this series most appropriately, I would say it's heartwarming, moving and (personally) exotic. (The review covers all seasons, even though I also talk about the latest.)Īfter six seasons, Natsume Yuujinchou excels as much in the art of conveying powerful emotions during each episode without ever giving the impression that the series becomes tiresome.
