The appeal and evaluation of Natsume's Book of Friends 5 Special Edition: Exploring the depth of the OVA version

Natsume's Book of Friends Five Special Edition

"Natsume's Book of Friends Five Special Edition" is an OVA based on the popular manga "Natsume's Book of Friends" by Yuki Midorikawa, and was released by Aniplex on March 22, 2017. This special edition is a long-awaited new episode for fans of the series, digging deeper into the story of Natsume Takashi and the youkai that surround him.

Overview

"Natsume's Book of Friends 5 Special Edition" is a 2-episode OVA, each 30 minutes long. Directed by Takahiro Omori and produced by Shuka, it faithfully recreates the world of the original work while telling the story from a new perspective.

story

This special edition depicts Natsume Takashi's interactions with the youkai he meets through the Book of Friends, as well as his own growth. Particularly impressive is Natsume's attitude of using the power of the Book of Friends to grant the wishes of the youkai. His kindness and strength deeply move viewers. Additionally, Nyanko Sensei (Madar)'s humorous character remains the same, giving the story a light-hearted rhythm.

character

Natsume Takashi <br> The protagonist, Natsume Takashi, becomes involved with youkai after inheriting the Book of Friends. His kindness and strength are at the heart of the story, deeply moving viewers. Natsume's growth and his relationships with others are also important themes in this special episode.

Nyanko Sensei (Spot)
Nyanko-sensei, Natsume's guardian spirit and the keeper of his Book of Friends, is a humorous character who gives the story a light-hearted rhythm. His presence eases Natsume's loneliness and provides laughs for the audience.

Other characters <br> The story also depicts Natsume's growth through his interactions with his friend Tanuma Kaname and the youkai. In addition, some of Natsume's grandmother Natsume Reiko's past is also touched upon, adding depth to the story.

Production and direction

Director Takahiro Omori faithfully recreates the worldview of the original work while depicting the story from a new perspective. Shuka, who was in charge of animation, draws the viewer into Natsume's world with beautiful backgrounds and detailed character designs. Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, enhancing the viewer's emotions.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Natsume's Book of Friends Five Special Edition" is a long-awaited new episode for fans of the series, digging deeper into the story of Natsume Takashi and the youkai that surround him. Natsume's kindness and strength, Nyanko-sensei's humorous character, and beautiful animation and music all combine to deeply touch viewers. This special edition is highly recommended not only for fans of the series, but also for those new to the world of "Natsume's Book of Friends."

Recommendation

After watching "Natsume's Book of Friends 5 Special Edition," be sure to check out the rest of the series. In particular, each season of the TV series and the other OVAs are essential to understand the story of Natsume Takashi's growth and the youkai that surround him. Also, be sure to read the original manga. Yuki Midorikawa's beautiful illustrations and moving story will draw you into Natsume's world.

Related information

Original work <br> Natsume's Book of Friends by Yuki Midorikawa is a popular manga series published by Hakusensha. It began serialization in 2003 and is still ongoing. The charm of the world view and characters of the original work has been carried over to the anime adaptation.

The series "Natsume's Book of Friends" has also become popular as a TV series, with six seasons currently on the air, as well as several OVAs. The entire series follows the story of Natsume Takashi's growth and the youkai that surround him.

Copyright ©Yuki Midorikawa/Hakusensha, "Natsume's Book of Friends" Production Committee

"Natsume's Book of Friends 5 Special Edition" delves deeper into the story of Natsume Takashi and the youkai that surround him, making it an essential watch for fans of the series. Be sure to watch it and experience Natsume's world for yourself.