Natsume's Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor
Oshimeter
Synopsis
Ishi Okoshi While searching for Nyanko-sensei, Takashi Natsume encounters meek and small-looking youkai Mitsumi. Mitsumi was entrusted by his leader Gantetsu, a powerful and strong ayakashi, to be the year's "Ishi Okoshi," whose role consists of waking him from his deep slumber. Seeing how much Mitsumi wants to prove himself as Gantetsu's worthy servant, Natsume decides to help him fulfill his task. However, time is running out—for they are not the only ones who want to awaken the divine being. Ayashiki Raihousha One day, Natsume's friend Kaname Tanuma is visited by a strange man. In the subsequent days, the visitor briefly talks with Tanuma and leaves. Natsume soon discovers that the outsider is a youkai disguised as a human, who claims to bear no danger. Despite trusting the youkai, Tanuma's health slowly begins to deteriorate, causing Natsume to become more suspicious of the interloper. What is the truth of his sudden appearance and his connection with Tanuma?
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Characters
Takashi Natsume
A kind teenager, Natsume inherits a book binding spirits and aims to free them, aided by a mischievous youkai familiar.
Kamiya Hiroshi
Madara
Powerful spirit, Madara, often disguised as a cat, protects Natsume and trains him, while bickering constantly.
Inoue Kazuhiko
Kaname Tanuma
A sickly classmate of Natsume, Kaname can sense spirits but fears being a burden.
Horie Kazuma
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A very calm and pleasant atmosphere throughout. It reminded me of one of the first anime I ever watched, My Neighbor Totoro, especially because of the strong Japanese folklore elements. The story feels like the kind that gradually develops over a long period of time. HAHAHAHAHA, he definitely deserved that one. These kinds of emotional developments always get to me. Such a beautiful message, genuinely captivating. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to watch the entire series without shedding a few tears. Hahaha. At this point, though, I’m definitely planning to watch it all.
It keeps the show's soft, lovely art style. The writing relies on a very predictable yet cozy formula. A simple spirit story at the beginning, which then shines by focusing on a human story. The split structure hurts the flow, but it's still connected.
A fun watch even if you have not followed the series. Every character has some silly humor that makes the whole movie enjoyable.
Natsume's story lore is just so great. I like how they finally explore more about Misuzu's background in this movie. Also, this movie has 2 stories, and I'd say each of them is also interesting. The pace is good; it is neither too fast nor too slow. No doubt for Natsume's soundtrack, and it's a good movie for you who likes the series!
The story is super simple,almost too simple,like a side quest that didn’t really need to exist.Natsume helping a tiny spirit deliver a message is cute
Natsume's Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor
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