Nis america later released the series from volume 1 through volume 3 alongside natsumes book of friends seasons 1 and 2 on february 4, 2014. Now takashi is the owner of the book, and the creatures will do anything to get their names back. Perhaps not plot twists as such seeing as this is an episodic manga but ideas that were a little out of the ordinary. Like about half the mangaanime characters in existence, natsume takashi can see spirits, ghosts, apparitions and other weird stuff. Aug 05, 2006 the atmosphere of book of a friends is so peaceful and gentle, making a very delightful read. Natsumes book of friends last edited by pikahyper on 100119 10. Natsumes book of friends, vol 1 the hooded utilitarian. The series is about natsume, an orphaned teenage boy who can. The official website for natsumes book of friends viz. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. Download natsumes book of friends vol 9 ebook free in pdf and epub format. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading natsumes book of friends, vol. Now that natsume is the owner of the book, spirits start seeking him out and while some demand to be freed, others have much more complicated needs that natsume feels compelled to help meet.
In this volume the mangaka tested out several ideas relating to the yokai and natsume s relationship. The chapters, all untitled, have been collected in twentytwo tankobon volumes. His friends are eager to investigate, but natsume suspects it might involve a dangerous yokai. Natsumes book of friends is a fantastic series and is one that should be read by anyone who wants to read a seriously good series. But things get hectic and possibly dangerous for natsume when he finds out that he also inherited the book of friends, a book that contains the names of all the spirits reiko defeated. But his problems run much deeper in natsumes book of friends volume 1, a delicate and beautifully written little manga. See all if you like natsumes book of friends, viz editors recommend. It began serialization in 2005 in the bimonthly shojo aimed at teenage girls manga magazine named lala dx. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
But things get hectic and possibly dangerous for natsume when he finds out that he also inherited the book of friends, a book that contains the names of all the spirits reiko. He knows sensei left in a party mood, but he has no idea where his friend and bodyguard was headed. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Natsumes book of friends volume 1 by yuki midorikawa, translated by lillian olsen, published 2010. The series is about natsume, an orphaned teenage boy who can see spirits, who inherits. Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother reikos ability to see yokai strange beings that are invisible to most. Pdf natsumes book of friends vol 9 download ebook for free. Will natsume have to face this threat all on his own. Natsume and his friends are visiting an old inn to see a yokai exhibition, but a sudden storm extends their visit into an overnight stay. Natsume s book of friends is a fantastic series and is one that should be read by anyone who wants to read a seriously good series. Pdf natsume s book of friends vol 1 download full pdf. After moving to his grandmothers hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai who was imprisoned in a lucky cat statue, he learns about one of his grandmothers keepsakes, her book of friends, which contains the names of the. Takashi natsume can see the spirits and demons that hide from the. Natsumes book of friends, volume 1 by yuki midorikawa.
It has a lot of things going for it, like gorgeous artwork and an amazing cast of characters, but this particular volume highlights one of its best strengths. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Natsume s book of friends volume 4 contains chapters to 15 plus 3 special episodes and end notes. The manga is licensed for englishlanguage release in north america by viz media, which released the first. Natsumes book of friends is written and illustrated by yuki midorikawa and published in japan by hakusensha.
It began serialization by hakusensha in the shoujo manga magazine lala dx in 2005, before switching to lala in 2008. Buy natsume s book of friends vol 1 01 by midorikawa, yuki isbn. Enjoyable and full of heart, natsume s book of friends, volume 1 is the beginning of a graphic novel series that is worth reading. Natsumes book of friends, volume 1 by yuki midorikawa goodreads. Takashi natsume can see the spirits and demons that hide from the rest of. After moving to his grandmothers hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai who was imprisoned in a lucky cat statue, he learns about one of his grandmothers keepsakes, her book of friends, which contains the names of.
Natsumes book of friends natsume yuujinchou is a japanese fantasy manga series by yuki midorikawa. Natsumes book of friends is still the best supernatural shojo manga you arent reading even though you most definitely should be. Not only is the artwork absolutely lovely, but its a good introduction to yuki midorikawas supernatural world filled with bizarre creatures and their alltoohuman troubles. The art is beautiful and compliments the story and concept very well. Natsumes book of friends volume 4 contains chapters to 15 plus 3 special episodes and end notes. Natsume has always been aware of the supernatural, but after he inherits a magic book, the supernatural is aware. Volumes and chapters natsume yuujinchou wiki fandom. Natsumes book of friends was a finalist for the first manga taisho award in 2008. And now there are rumors of evil spirits from the east heading to the local forest. Natsume s book of friends vol 1 available for download and read online in other formats. The chapters, all untitled, have been collected in twentytwo tankobon volumes as of september. In this volume the mangaka tested out several ideas relating to the yokai and natsumes relationship. Natsume is one of the best manga characters i have ever read about and you feel very attached to him throughout the series. But tonight of all nights, they forget to put it out.
Danielle leighs reading diary natsumes book of friends vol 1. The atmosphere of book of a friends is so peaceful and gentle, making a very delightful read. But his problems run much deeper in natsume s book of friends volume 1, a delicate and beautifully written little manga. Natsumes book of friends manga volume 1 right stuf anime. Can natsume and his friends protect the inn without endangering the. Enjoyable and full of heart, natsumes book of friends, volume 1 is the beginning of a graphic novel series that is worth reading. Buy natsumes book of friends vol 1 01 by midorikawa, yuki isbn.
The fourth volume is the first volume that has a character guide at the start of the book. Natsumes book of friends vol 19 yuki midorikawa may 2, 2012. Natsumes book of friends has been adapted as a series of drama cds, as well as an anime television series produced by brains base seasons 14 and shuka seasons 56, which was broadcast on tv tokyo for 6 seasons in 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2017. All should be well, since the inn has a charmed door curtain that welcomes good spirits and keeps out evil. This begins to change when takashi inherits his grandmothers book of friends.
Viz the official website for natsumes book of friends. When reiko was takashis age, she bound the names of demons and spirits in her book of friends, enslaving them to her ca. Since he was young, a teenage boy named natsume takashi has been able to see youkai, but keeping this ability a secret has now become a heavy burden for him and has made his life difficult. I enjoy both very delicate line work and brushstrokes made with an actual brush rather than tone or some fakery. Sep 05, 2017 midorikawa is best known for drawing the manga series natsume yujincho natsumes book of friends. Jun 10, 2003 midorikawa is best known for drawing the manga series natsume yujincho natsumes book of friends.
Early in the book, natsume acquires a spirit companion which takes the form of a little ceramic cat but appears to be a fairly powerful being. Natsumes book of friends volume 1 features story and art by yuki midorikawa. Can natsume and his friends protect the inn without endangering the friendly local yokai. When she was a junior high school student, she sent her manga for the first time to hana to yume, a semimonthly japanese shojo manga yuki midorikawa. Yuki midorikawa is the creator of the manga taisho nominated series natsumes book of friends. It was a finalist for the manga taisho award in 2008. May 02, 2012 natsumes book of friends vol 19 yuki midorikawa may 2, 2012. Chapters have been collected in nine bound volumes as of january 2010. Her other titles published in japan include hotarubi no mori e into the forest of fireflies, hiiro no isu the scarlet chair, and akaku sake ko the voice that blooms red. Read natsumes book of friends vol 9 online, read in mobile or kindle. Natsumes book of friends is a fantasy manga by yuki midorikawa that is ongoing in lala magazine. Jan 11, 2010 now that natsume is the owner of the book, spirits start seeking him out and while some demand to be freed, others have much more complicated needs that natsume feels compelled to help meet.
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