Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Written by: Totali at Sea Slugs! Anime BlogSummary:  Natsume and his close friends discuss the upcoming meteor shower, as Natsume himself recaps the many unique aspects of his life. Natsume is soon forced to help another spirit with its problem, just before being attacked by a group of youkai wearing monkey masks. Natsume discovers that they are after the Book of Friends, [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Okay, I haven't seen the previous seasons of this series yet but the settings look cool. Even though I didn't get it at first, the creators were kind enough to briefly explain on what's going on which is very helpful to new comers like me. Anyway, the series is basically about a boy who has this book called "The Book of Friends". The Book of Friends so happen to have the names of the defeated dem
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

It's really good to have Natsume back. If there was one series that I was really looking forward to... Continue Reading
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

I haven’t even heard of Natsume Yuujinchou until recently, kind of seems like I’ve been hiding in a whole doesn’t it? How can I have ever missed such a Hiroshi Kamiya treasure? I haven’t seen the previous two series yet, but I’ve read the manga and I know it’s going to be good. Natsume Yuujinchou  [ Read More ]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Episode 01- For those fans of the first two seasons, as of right now the third season feels exactly the same in terms of atmosphere and story. The tales involving the youkai are still as charming as ever, and the atmosphere is still very calm and peaceful (aside from the occasional ruckus caused by youkai, [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Need to Catch Up? Natsume Yuujinchou Season One Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 1 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 2 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 3  Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 4 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 5 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 6 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 7 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 8 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 9 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 10 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 11 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 12 Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 13       Today - Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 1: Stolen Book of Friends I hope you weren't too sad to have a Natsume-less day, but if so, I think today's episode may make up for it-- if the title is anything to go by. Second season, go!   <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="426px" width="640px"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> </param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> </param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </param><param name="quality" value="high"> </param><param name="movie" value="http://www.crunchyroll.com/swf/StandardVideoPlayer.swf"> </param><param name="flashvars" value="config_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crunchyroll.com%2Fxml%2F%3Freq%3DRpcApiVideoPlayer_GetStandardConfig%26media_id%3D517700%26video_type%3D0%26auto_play%3D0%26aff%3Daf-78579-fkru"> <embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" quality="high" src="http://www.crunchyroll.com/swf/StandardVideoPlayer.swf" flashvars="config_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crunchyroll.com%2Fxml%2F%3Freq%3DRpcApiVideoPlayer_GetStandardConfig%26media_id%3D517700%26video_type%3D0%26auto_play%3D0%26aff%3Daf-78579-fkru" height="426px" width="640px"> </embed></param></object>
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Ahhhh, it's about time to start a new show, don't you think? And unlike Skip Beat, I'll be discovering this one right along with you, since I've never watched it before.    The show is Natsume Yuujinchou , also known as Natsume's Book of Friends in VIZ Media 's English releases of the manga, and it's a 26-episode supernatural series that came out in Japan in July of 2008. The basic gist is that a boy has to release a bunch of spirits that were trapped earlier by his own grandmother. But why am I telling you this? Let's watch the first episode! Today: Episode 1 - The Cat and the Book of Friends <object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" height="426px" width="640px"> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"> </param> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"> </param> <param name="wmode" value="transparent"> </param> <param name="quality" value="high"> </param> <param name="movie" value="http://www.crunchyroll.com/swf/StandardVideoPlayer.swf"> </param> <param name="flashvars" value="config_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crunchyroll.com%2Fxml%2F%3Freq%3DRpcApiVideoPlayer_GetStandardConfig%26media_id%3D515654%26video_type%3D0%26auto_play%3D0%26aff%3Daf-78579-fkru"> <embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" wmode="transparent" quality="high" src="http://www.crunchyroll.com/swf/StandardVideoPlayer.swf" flashvars="config_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crunchyroll.com%2Fxml%2F%3Freq%3DRpcApiVideoPlayer_GetStandardConfig%26media_id%3D515654%26video_type%3D0%26auto_play%3D0%26aff%3Daf-78579-fkru" height="426px" width="640px"> </embed> </param> </object>
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Actually, I watched the 1st episode of Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou before I watched the 13 episodes of Natsume Yuujinchou. I really like the 1st episode. It's funny, touching and heartwarming. After watching it, I immediately searched for its 1st Season and watched it too! (-_o)Opening and Ending ThemesI enjoy both the Opening and Ending Themes.The Opening Theme is called 'Ano hi Time Machine' by Long Shot Party.I especially like the Ending Theme which is sung by Kourin. 'Aishiteru' is a slow and soft song. It's very pleasing to the ears. ♥SummaryThis episode continues the format of the 1st Season. The youkai featured in this episode is called Riou, the Lord of a forest. He rules over all the youkai in the forest. Unlike other youkai, he loves and favors humans. He used to disguise as a human and go down to the village. Once, he was caught by a fox trap and was saved by a hunter. That hunter became his first human friend. However, after that, he was defeated by Reiko, Natsume's grandmother and then sealed by another unknown person.In this episode, we see how Natsume goes about helping Riou.PicturesNatsume is chased by a youkai who is after his 'Book of Friends'. While running away from the youkai, he accidentally broke a barrier.Nyanko-sensei is supposed to be Natsume's bodyguard. However, throughout the chase, he's more of a spectator. In the end, Natsume has to fight off the youkai himself.The bickering between Natsume and Nyanko-sensei continues. ^.-Natsume has mistaken this black cat as Nyanko-sensei. He tries to wash off the 'black dirt'.The black cat is a fake. His purpose is to steal the 'Book of Friends' and he succeeds.Natsume and Nyanko-sensei give chase. There's a youkai gathering in the forest. Natsume disguises as a youkai to try to find the black cat.The youkai are actually gathering to attack the humans!Natsume finds the black cat and gives chase. He manages to catch the cat. He then finds out that the cat is actually the Lord of the forest. He was sealed by humans some time ago.Earlier on, Natsume broke a barrier and that barrier actually belongs to the seal. Though the barrier is broken, he has not enough power to break free from the seal as his name was taken by Reiko.Natsume decides to return his name. However, the problem is he doesn't know the name and the black cat can't speak.The other youkai suddenly appear and attack Natsume. In the midst of the commotion, Natsume hears the Lord's name. He's called Riou.Natsume immediately returns Riou's name to Riou.Memories of Riou flood Natsume's mind.The true form of Riou.He thanks Natsume for returning his name, breaking his seal and also for stopping the youkai from attacking humans. (Riou stole the 'Book of Friends' to lure Natsume to the gathering so that he can stop the attack.)
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta

Thoughts: Two Nyanko-senseis are double the trouble!Overall Rating: 9This series really turned out to be worth the wait. Many other series just do not make me laugh like this one does. The sequencing of the scenes in the opening song were well done. The music fit perfectly in with everything, and I asked myself if [...]
Read the rest of this entry Entry meta