The appeal and reviews of the new Natsume's Book of Friends anime DVD: Experience the deep emotion of OVA version #1

Detailed review and recommendation of the new anime DVD "Natsume's Book of Friends"

overview

"Natsume's Book of Friends" is an anime series based on the popular manga by Yuki Midorikawa, and has captivated many fans with its warm and deep storyline. The new anime DVD "Natsume's Book of Friends Series OVA Version #1", released on December 1, 2013, became a hot topic as it was a long-awaited new episode for fans. In this article, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of this new anime DVD.

Information

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

December 1, 2013: The August issue of LaLa (released on June 24, 2013) will include an application ticket for a new anime DVD as a special gift to all applicants.
Scheduled to ship in early December 2013.

■Release and sales

Hakusensha

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Yuki Midorikawa

■ Director

Takahiro Ohmori

■ Production

Animation Production: Brain's Base Production: NAS
・Production: “Natsume’s Book of Friends” Production Committee

story

"Natsume's Book of Friends New Anime DVD" depicts the new adventures of Natsume Takashi and his friends. This episode depicts Natsume's interactions with the youkai he meets through the Book of Friends, as well as his own growth. In particular, it depicts the changes in Natsume's own heart as he learns about the youkai's pasts and feelings, delving deeper into the themes of "bonds" and "understanding" that are part of the series.

character

Natsume Takashi: The protagonist. He is the owner of the Book of Friends and grows up while interacting with the youkai. He is charming with his kind and sensitive personality.
Nyanko Sensei: Natsume's friend and the guardian of the Book of Friends. Although he has the appearance of a cat, he is actually a powerful youkai. He supports Natsume with his humor and wisdom.
Tanuma Kaname: Natsume's friend. He has the ability to see youkai and confronts various incidents together with Natsume.
Taki Tohru: Natsume's classmate. She has a bright and cheerful personality and becomes good friends with Natsume and Tanuma.
Nishimura Satoru: Natsume's friend. He doesn't believe in the existence of youkai, but is influenced by the actions of Natsume and Tanuma.

Animation and performance

This new anime DVD features high-quality animation by Brain's Base. In particular, the designs and movements of the monsters are extremely realistic, making it visually appealing. Director Takahiro Omori's direction carefully portrays the emotions of Natsume and the monsters, deeply moving the viewer. The background art is also beautiful, and it richly expresses Natsume's worldview.

music

The music is consistent throughout the series, exuding warmth and kindness. In particular, the background music effectively brings out Natsume's feelings and the past of the youkai, stirring the emotions of the viewer. The theme song also matches the atmosphere of the series, deepening the aftertaste after watching it.

evaluation

"Natsume's Book of Friends New Anime DVD" is a must-see for fans of the series. Through the new episodes, you can learn new sides to Natsume and the youkai, and gain a deeper understanding of the series' themes. It is also a good introduction for those watching "Natsume's Book of Friends" for the first time, allowing them to experience the charm of Natsume's worldview and characters. Overall, the story, characters, animation, and music are all of a high standard, making it a very satisfying work.

Recommendation

"Natsume's Book of Friends New Anime DVD" is highly recommended for the following people:

• Fans of the "Natsume's Book of Friends" series
• People who like works with a theme of monsters and fantasy
• People looking for a heartwarming story
• People who want to enjoy beautiful animation and music

Related information

"Natsume's Book of Friends" is based on a manga by Yuki Midorikawa, and has been serialized in "LaLa" since 2003. The anime series has been broadcast since 2008, with six seasons produced to date. It has also been adapted into movies and stage plays, and has been expanded into a wide range of media. In addition, there is a wide range of related merchandise available for sale, which fans can enjoy collecting.

Conclusion

"Natsume's Book of Friends New Anime DVD" offers new excitement and discovery for fans of the series, and is a great introduction to Natsume's world for first-time viewers. The story, characters, animation, and music are all of a high standard, and you'll have a heartwarming time. Be sure to pick up this new anime DVD and immerse yourself in the world of Natsume.