Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2

About Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2

Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 (続 夏目友人帳) blends drama, fantasy and slice of life by Brain's Base (2009). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: As with its prequel, Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou is about Natsume Takashi, a boy who has had the ability to see youkai since he was young, and his bodyguard youkai, Madara, nicknamed Nyanko-sensei. Natsume attempts to return names written in his Book of Companions, which he inherited from his grandmother Reiko, to youkai in his village.

More of the story: Throughout these adventures, he meets some youkai that are friendly, some that want to steal the Book of Allies, and some that want to kill him. Natsume learns about himself and his relationship with youkai along the way.

In a drama series like this, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Takashi Natsume (Hiroshi Kamiya) and Madara (Kazuhiko Inoue) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Brain's Base is the studio behind Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Viewers rate it 8.3/10, which signals strong word of mouth. Voice casting, including Hiroshi Kamiya as Takashi Natsume, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2009, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.