Natsume's Book of Friends: Lacquer: A work that allows you to enjoy the most moving and beautiful works in the series

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overview

"Natsume's Book of Friends: Urushi" is the seventh season of the TV anime series based on the popular manga "Natsume's Book of Friends" by Yuki Midorikawa. It will be broadcast on TV Tokyo and AT-X every Monday from October 8 to December 24, 2024 at midnight. The series will have 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long.

Original and anime series

Natsume's Book of Friends is a manga series written by Yuki Midorikawa and serialized in Hakusensha's LaLa magazine. It began serialization in 2003 and is still ongoing. The story follows the adventures of Natsume Takashi, a boy who can see ghosts and monsters, as he searches for the "Book of Friends" he inherited from his grandmother, Natsume Reiko. The Book of Friends contains the names of the monsters Reiko has made contracts with, and Takashi goes on a journey to return it.

The first season of the anime series was broadcast in 2008, and since then, sequels have been produced due to its popularity. "Natsume's Book of Friends: Urushi" is the latest work in the series, and it delves even deeper into the charm of the original work.

Staff and production

The general director of Natsume's Book of Friends Urushi is Takahiro Omori, and the director is Hideki Ito. Animation is handled by Shuka, production is by NAS, and production is handled by the "Natsume's Book of Friends" Production Committee. The staff who have consistently provided high-quality animation so far have reunited to create a work that will meet the expectations of fans.

story

"Natsume's Book of Friends: Urushi" follows the new adventures of Natsume Takashi and his bodyguard, the cat yokai Nyanko-sensei. Takashi strives to meet the yokai whose names are written in the Book of Friends and grant their wishes. The themes of friendship, bonds and growth that have been depicted throughout the series are further developed, creating a story that will touch viewers' hearts.

Specific episodes include many scenes in which Takashi meets new friends and feels his own growth by learning about their pasts and worries. In addition, the comical exchanges with Nyanko Sensei are still as lively as ever, making for a story filled with laughter and tears.

character

The main character, Natsume Takashi, is a boy with the special ability to see ghosts and monsters. He has a kind and gentle personality, and does his best to grant the wishes of the monsters whose names are written in the Book of Friends. Nyanko Sensei is Takashi's bodyguard, and acts to protect him from monsters who are after the Book of Friends. Although he looks like a cat, he is actually a powerful monster, and his comical interactions with Takashi are charming.

Many other fascinating characters also appear, including Takashi's classmate Tanuma Kaname, Takashi's best friend Nishimura Satoru, and Takashi's relative Taki Toru. Through his interactions with them, Takashi's growth and the deepening of his relationships are depicted.

Animation and Music

The animation of "Natsume's Book of Friends: Urushi" is drawn with Shuka's beautiful drawings and colors. The fantastical world of monsters is depicted against the backdrop of the four seasons of Japan, making for a visually stunning work. The music has also been consistently highly praised throughout the series, with the background music and theme songs adding to the atmosphere of the story. The theme songs have gentle melodies that match the atmosphere of the series and soothe the hearts of viewers.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Natsume's Book of Friends: Urushi" is a moving work that further deepens the themes that have been depicted throughout the series. It is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the original work but also to anime beginners, and is attractive for its heartwarming story and beautiful animation. It is a work that should be watched especially by those who can empathize with the themes of friendship, bonds, and growth.

In addition, in order to make it enjoyable even for those who have not watched the previous works in the series, each episode is carefully explained, making the story easy to understand even for first-time viewers. Furthermore, for fans of the series, it is a highly anticipated work as they can meet new characters and learn new sides to existing characters.

How to watch

"Natsume's Book of Friends: Urushi" will be broadcast on TV Tokyo and AT-X every Monday from midnight. It will also be available on various video streaming services, so you can watch it even if you miss the broadcast. Furthermore, you can enjoy the story more deeply by watching the previous works in the series as well.

Conclusion

"Natsume's Book of Friends: Urushi" is a work that can be said to be the culmination of the series, and is an animation that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest. The heartwarming story, beautiful animation, and charming characters weave together will provide viewers with emotion and healing. Be sure to watch "Natsume's Book of Friends: Urushi" as a new anime this fall and enjoy the new adventures of Takashi and Nyanko-sensei.