Natsume's Book of Friends

A gentle, quietly emotional watch that blends small supernatural encounters with a slow healing of loneliness.

Created by

Hideki Ito, Kotomi Deai

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Hiroshi Kamiya, Akari Higuchi, Kazuhiko Inoue

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, whimsical and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Loneliness, friendship, found family, memory

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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