Natsume Yuujinchou
Le Pacte des Yōkai, Natsume, Natsume 1, Natsume`s Book of Friends, Natsume`s Friend Book, ny, ny1
Takashi Natsume has a unique secret involving youkai. Unlike other fifteen-year-old boys who may have secrets related to girls, Natsumes secret is terrifying and involves being constantly chased by these supernatural beings. This is because Reiko, his deceased grandmother, passed on the Yuujinchou, or "Book of Friends," which contains the names of spirits she controlled. Now in Natsumes possession, this book gives him the power to control these enraged youkai who seek their freedom. Despite being without parents and a loving home, Natsume is determined to find solace and belonging. His only companion is Madara, a self-proclaimed bodyguard who is also a feline spirit with his own motivations for sticking with the boy. This series, based on Yuki Midorikawa's critically acclaimed manga, offers an unconventional and supernatural take on slice-of-life storytelling as Natsume and Madara work to free spirits from Reikos contract.
Natsume Yuujinchou was licensed for an English release as Natsumes Book of Friends by NIS America, Inc. It was released October 9, 2012 as a Season 1 and 2 DVD Premium Edition followed by a DVD Standard Edition release February 4, 2014. It is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Hulu.
Takashi Natsume
ProtagonistIn the anime series "Natsume's Book of Friends," Natsume Takashi serves as the main protagonist. Like his deceased grandmother Reiko, he possesses the ability to see and communicate with ayakashi (spi...
Madara
ProtagonistMadara, a powerful spirit who had been sealed in a shrine for an extended period, assumed the form of a maneki neko (lucky cat) after his release by Natsume. This led Natsume to nickname him Nyanko-se...
Santo
Santo's friend Mikumi became very angry with him, and although Santo cannot recall the reason for this anger, he has been feeling down ever since. Reiko agreed to accompany Santo on his way to meet Mi...
Hana
An elderly woman named Hana has been visiting the Tsuyukamis shrine since her youth. On one occasion, while at the shrine, she witnessed Tsuyukami himself stating, "Today is pleasant and warm." Despit...
Mikuri
The catfish yokai living near Kariganuma train station became enraged when a friend named Santo revealed their identity to Natsume Reiko....
Akagane
The youkai's responsibility is to serve as an umbrella holder and bodyguard for the deity known as Mibu. Akagane journeys with Asagi in order to hear her play the koto once more. Later, he requests Na...
Mark-Ironer Youkai
The Youkai, known for its strength, was placed under seal in the location of Oosugi. As a consequence, it left behind a mark on Natsume which threatened his life with death within five days. Hinoe ass...
Urihime
Urihime is one of the three loyal youkai who serve under Natori Shuuichi's leadership. Initially, she was seen alongside Sasago when they first appeared together. More recently, Hiiragi has also been ...
Hishigaki
One of the two youkais pursuing Natsume has been known as Hishigaki. Following his discovery of the Book of Friends, Natsume restored Hishigaki's name....
Kaname Tanuma
A new student has recently relocated to the area. Despite being prone to illnesses, this individual possesses the ability to perceive ghosts, though their perception is limited to detecting shadows an...
Tarusaru
The ghost from Futaba Village, whose home was submerged by a dam, expressed his appreciation for being given back his name by allowing Natsume to examine his reflection. This allowed Natsume to discov...
Atsushi Kitamoto
Natsumes friend from class. He is a sensible and rational person....
Kappa
A kappa Natsume found lying dry on the ground. He helps the kappa by throwing water on him....
Karikage
Hishigaki and Karikage were two youkais who pursued Natsume until they discovered a shrine where Madara was sealed. After learning that the Book of Friends contained Karikage's name, Natsume returned ...
Shigeru Fujiwara
The husband of Touko Fujiwara. Along with Touko, Shigeru took Natsume over and he and his wife raise him as their own child. He is a quiet and considering man. When he was young, he met Natsumes grand...
Hinoe
The third rank symbol in the Chinese calendar is referred to as Hinoe. This youkai takes on a human woman's form and possesses immense power, with an unwavering love for Natsume Reiko. Despite this, s...
Satoru Nishimura
Natsumes friend from class. He is funny and easy-going, with a slightly perverted side. He has a crush on Taki Tooru, but thinks that she and Natsume are going out....
Shigure
The ghost that dwells within an old school structure where natsume and his classmates took their final test of bravery before the building's impending demolition. shigure was once a deity associated w...
Reiko Natsume
Takashi Natsume's grandmother possessed a high level of spiritual energy, which granted her the ability to perceive and seal yokai. Despite being ostracized for her gift, Reiko created the Book of Fri...
One-Eyed Youkai
The Youkai who assaulted Natsume following school to seize the Book of Friends from him. This enemy was vanquished by Natsume in the manga, while in the anime it was Madara who emerged victorious over...
Taniozaki
Taniozaki is a man from Futaba village whom Tsubame has been searching for....
Enkou
A yokai who confronts Madara in episode 11, saying hes planning to take the book of friends from Natsume....
Tsuyukami
Tsuyukami was a roaming spirit that sought refuge in an ancient temple. His abilities were linked to human prayers, which granted him power. However, when he arrived at Natsume's house to reclaim his ...
Hotaru
The story revolves around a spirit named Hotaru who forms a bond with a person who is blind to seeing her. Initially, she was once a firefly that was transformed into an Ayakashi by the deity of the m...
Misuzu
The Bull Youkai is an extremely strong and influential being who recognizes Natsume Takashi's worthiness to possess the Book of Friends. He suggests replacing Madara with himself, stating that he woul...
Shuuichi Natori
A man who can see spirits is an actor, exorcist, and possesses a lizard birthmark that changes location on his body. He commands three youkai and has the ability to control paper dolls. Natsume often ...
Susugi
Susugi is a supernatural creature that resides in shadows and visits rural homes to consume any remaining food from dishes left on plates. In exchange for this service, he cleans the plates. Recently,...
Akifumi Sugino
Akifumi could view supernatural beings when he was young. he encountered hotaru and became enamored with her. they spent their days frolicking and playing near the water. despite losing his ability to...
Asagi
Lord Mibu invited artists to perform in Isozukis Forest. Asagi was a koto player who served Lord Mibu but fell ill and turned into dust due to the sickness. She left the forest on her own accord and t...
Jun Sasada
In the anime, Takashis class president is named Sasada and she believes that he can see spirits. She frequently asks him about this ability, but he always responds by saying that he doesn't possess it...
Touko Fujiwara
Shigeru Fujiwara's wife, Touko, was unable to bear children in the past. She offered Natsume Takashi to live with them so that he could have a family and a home. Despite not being biologically related...
Tsubame
Tsubame wants to meet Taniozaki again because he helped her before. Natsume agrees and they become friends. When Tsubame finds Taniozaki, she feels bad that she can't talk with him since he is human, ...
Big-Mouthed Water Youkai
The Youkai that dwelled in Lake Hotaru was a massive swamp-dwelling creature. Despite not posing any threat to people, it fed exclusively on fireflies. As a result, due to its consumption of these ins...
Kogitsune
A "young" spirit who befriends Natsume in the seventh episode of the first season, after being rescued from other yokai, who bullies him due to his gentle and shy nature. Because of this, he takes a g...
Hiiragi
The Yokai named Hiiragi was bound against her will in an ancient shop, which had previously belonged to a distinguished household. Her bonds were so tight that she couldn't escape them, and as punishm...
