Natsume's Book of Friends Episode 1: The Cat and the Book of Friends
Canon/HIGH

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9.9

7 Fans

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Natsume's Book of Friends Episode 1: The Cat and the Book of Friends

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

OSHIMETER

9.9

7 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

maylew06100's avatar
maylew06100
The first episode of Natsume’s Book of Friends is quiet but very moving. It’s not the kind of anime filled with intense, dramatic moments, and the pace is quite slow, but it still hits you emotionally.
It introduces Natsume as someone who can see spirits, but more importantly, as someone who feels lonely and misunderstood.
The story is gentle in tone, yet it makes you deeply feel his sadness and kindness.
He is one of the most gentle characters I’ve ever seen.
carlosestebanlf's avatar
carlosestebanlf
Es un gran comienzo ya que el episodio nos muestra al personaje de Takashi tratando de comprender el don que tiene de manera involuntaria y que lo ha llevado a tener que protegerse de ello mismo.
capysanreview's avatar
capysanreview
My first impression on this episode is like, the episode is really want to connect the Natsume's feeling with the viewer. And I actually touched by how Natsume experience it. Eventhough the pace is quite slow l, but it is really worth it to watch, bonus point they add some humor also in this episode
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
bro the hand painted backgrounds are GORGEOUS. that forest at night? the piano score hits different when he remembers his grandma. the escape scene was smooth for 2008. pure melancholy chill. 🐈
fareastikhwan45's avatar
fareastikhwan45
I was just scrolling randomly for a new anime and never thought I found one by pure luck! The background of the main character I can reflect into making it a great to watch for me. The first episode got me hooked and I get the gist of the plot. A very good slice-of-life
nezia's avatar
nezia
A lonely boy who can see spirits slowly heals his own heart by helping yokai resolve unfinished ties from the past. Slice of life with strong focus on emotional feelings.
yuki051122's avatar
yuki051122

EPISODE CONTEXT

As the series premiere, this episode lays the entire foundation for Natsume Yuujinchou's first season—introducing the Book of Friends concept, Natsume's isolation, and his unlikely partnership with Madara. Everything that follows across the remaining twelve episodes builds on the emotional and narrative groundwork established here. It sets the episodic rhythm of returning names to spirits while gradually deepening Natsume's connections with both the human and spirit worlds.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

As the series premiere, this episode lays the entire foundation for Natsume Yuujinchou's first season—introducing the Book of Friends concept, Natsume's isolation, and his unlikely partnership with Madara. Everything that follows across the remaining twelve episodes builds on the emotional and narrative groundwork established here. It sets the episodic rhythm of returning names to spirits while gradually deepening Natsume's connections with both the human and spirit worlds.

EPISODE REVIEWS

maylew06100's avatar
maylew06100
The first episode of Natsume’s Book of Friends is quiet but very moving. It’s not the kind of anime filled with intense, dramatic moments, and the pace is quite slow, but it still hits you emotionally.
It introduces Natsume as someone who can see spirits, but more importantly, as someone who feels lonely and misunderstood.
The story is gentle in tone, yet it makes you deeply feel his sadness and kindness.
He is one of the most gentle characters I’ve ever seen.
carlosestebanlf's avatar
carlosestebanlf
Es un gran comienzo ya que el episodio nos muestra al personaje de Takashi tratando de comprender el don que tiene de manera involuntaria y que lo ha llevado a tener que protegerse de ello mismo.
capysanreview's avatar
capysanreview
My first impression on this episode is like, the episode is really want to connect the Natsume's feeling with the viewer. And I actually touched by how Natsume experience it. Eventhough the pace is quite slow l, but it is really worth it to watch, bonus point they add some humor also in this episode
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
bro the hand painted backgrounds are GORGEOUS. that forest at night? the piano score hits different when he remembers his grandma. the escape scene was smooth for 2008. pure melancholy chill. 🐈
fareastikhwan45's avatar
fareastikhwan45
I was just scrolling randomly for a new anime and never thought I found one by pure luck! The background of the main character I can reflect into making it a great to watch for me. The first episode got me hooked and I get the gist of the plot. A very good slice-of-life
nezia's avatar
nezia
A lonely boy who can see spirits slowly heals his own heart by helping yokai resolve unfinished ties from the past. Slice of life with strong focus on emotional feelings.
yuki051122's avatar
yuki051122

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©緑川ゆき・白泉社／「夏目友人帳」製作委員会

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