Thursday, November 12, 2009

Natsume's Book of Friends

Plot (From Wikipedia):
For as long as he can remember, Takashi has been cursed by the ability to see spirits, a power inherited from his grandmother Reiko. Upon her death, Reiko bequeaths to her grandson only one belonging - the Book of Friends, a book containing the names of spirits Reiko had bullied into servitude. The Book of Friends is a highly prized item in the spirit world, and spirits hound Takashi constantly. Whereas Reiko formed the contracts, however, Takashi spends his time dissolving the contracts and releasing the various spirits that come to him for help. But that doesn't mean there aren't malicious spirits trying to kill him. Which is where Madara (called Nyanko-sensei by Natsume) comes in; Madara serves as Natsume's bodyguard and spiritual advisor of sorts, even though he is motivated by his own desire to possess the Book of Friends. He later on begins to become more attached to Takashi.

My Final Thoughts:
The plot of the series was somewhat similar to Shounen Omnyouji. I thought some of the episodes were so so but some were really good. It was definitely a touching story about loneliness and finally finding your place in this world type.

The songs I did not care for much. The animation was ok, nothing special and nothing that will really jump out at you but it was decent.

Overall I give this series a 3 out of 5, something to watch on a lazy Sunday...which was what I did. LOL

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