
Takashi Natsume
main character



Natsume has been busy, navigating between humans and Yokai when he coincidentally reunites with an old classmate, Yuki. It brings back painful memories of a certain Yokai. Meanwhile, Natsume also became acquainted with Yorie Tsumura, a woman in the memories of a Yokai whose name he had returned. Yorie knew much about Reiko, but now lived a peaceful life with her only son, Mukuo. Being with this family was comforting for Natsume, but apparently a mysterious Yokai has been lurking in their town. On the way back from investigating, a “Yokai seed” that had latched itself to Nyanko Sensei drops into the Fujiwaras’ garden and grows overnight into a fruit tree. When Nyanko Sensei eats a fruit that is somehow shaped like himself, he suddenly splits into three! (Source: Aniplex USA)
Yes, if you enjoy drama, fantasy and slice of life, especially stories with youkai, memory manipulation, male protagonist.
Fans rate it highly: 82/100 on AniList, with 78% of 6.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #59 highest-rated film of all time.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 1.0% of viewers drop it.
As a 104-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
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Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond runs 104 minutes (1 h 44 min).
Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond has finished airing — the final episode aired September 29, 2018.
Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond adapts the manga by Yuki Midorikawa.
Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond was animated by Shuka and directed by Takahiro Oomori and Hideki Itou.
Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond is listed on Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.