First Impressions: Natsume Yuujinchou Shi

According to the most recent Season’s Preview done by the Bokutachi no Blog team, it seems that at least half of my writers have never watched Natsume Yuujinchou. I know, now that the series is into its fourth season, it seems daunting to start at the beginning, but I think the story and characters are so believable and easy to invest in that you’ll find yourself breezing through the first three seasons and onto the fourth.

Or you could just start with the fourth.

Natsume Yuujinchou San

You know, I was a bit surprised that there weren’t more people reviewing Natsume Yuujinchou San. Exactly like its preceding two seasons, it follows Natsume Takashi as he juggles between building a family with the Fujiwaras, the few but cherished friendships he’s made, and discovering more about his grandmother Reiko through his involvement with youkai. Also like the first two seasons is the feeling and atmosphere carried by the show: very light, pastel animation; very easy on the eyes even if it is lacking in detail. For the most part (and I say this vaguely because I’m terrible at paying attention to these things) the music is well selected and fits the calming, soothing theme, picking up when the action starts.

But most importantly, is the the heart of Natsume Yuujinchou which, of course, is Nyanko Sensei.

I. Love. That. Cat!