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Natsume's Book of Friends Sequel Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou |
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Rose Faerie's Review Violence: There's nothing worse than the first season. I'm pretty sure one of the episodes featured blood, but I can't think of anything worse than that. Usually it's limited to the usual slapstick or smacking a youkai who intends to do harm. Sex and Nudity: Nothing worth noting. Theological Themes: There's nothing worse than the previous season. We are introduced to more exorcist characters and youkai. A character is able to make markings that allow her to see youkai. Also, it becomes clear that a female youkai had a bit of a crush on Natsume's grandmother. Problematic Themes: Nyanko-sensei's pre-established drinking problem makes a few appearances. Overall: I have become a die-hard Natsume fan. This season felt like a huge upgrade to me in terms of quality. I loved the stories in this one a lot more, and we have some new recurring characters. Seriously, this is now one of my favorite animes. There are a lot more multi-part episodes and some new characters. My personal favorite was the two parter that revolved around their new cursed classmate, Taki. I also enjoyed the forray into the world of the exorcists and the unethical practices of the Matoba clan. I'm also going to mention how the music was a huge upgrade. I love the opening theme so much! It's probably one of my favorites of all time. The ending was nice too! As for suggested age, I think the late elementary and early middle school audience should be able to handle Natsume's Book of Friends since it's so clean. It's really a beautiful series, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. |
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