Natsume Yujin-cho The Movie: Ephemeral Bond is a captivating masterpiece from Yuki Midorikawa, which first premiered on September 29th, 2018, in Japan. This movie is a fantastic adaptation of the shoujo manga, which has left fans of the series thrilled with the final product.
Synopsis:
The movie follows the life of Natsume, a young adult who inherited the ability to see spirits from his grandmother, Reiko. This ability has caused him problems from his childhood, as it makes it challenging for him to make friends. Due to this reason, Natsume hides his spiritual power from his friends, as well as his relatives.
Despite his efforts to keep his ability hidden, Natsume has both good and evil spirits chasing him. One of these spirits is due to a ‘Book of Friends’ that was passed to him by his grandmother. The book is a collection of spirits’ names that Reiko controlled and wrote in the book, making them unable to rise up against her.
Natsume is accompanied by Nyanko Sensei, who often transforms into a fat cat, more than his real form as Inugami, a personal guard assigned to him. While at the public speaking competition, Natsume runs into his childhood friend Yuuki, who is participating in the event. Meanwhile, he meets Yorie Tsumura, his grandmother’s middle school friend, who provides him with information about Reiko.
Nyanko-Sensei noticed that a mysterious spirit is stalking Natsume, trying to sniff out Natsume’s spiritual energy and then leads him back to their hometown. Unfortunately, Nyanko Sensei’s body splits into three pieces, leaving Natsume puzzled. With the help of “Inu no Kai,” a yokai who has been a longtime friend, and Tanuma, they try to find the missing pieces.
Tanuma, Natsume’s best friend, is helping him search for the split body pieces of Nyanko Sensei. While searching, they overhear a conversation between a group of ghostbusters about a girl named Taki, who has been chasing one of Nyanko Sensei’s body parts. After some investigation, it is revealed that Mukuo is a spirit, and his scent was picked up by Nyanko Sensei. Mukuo recounts his past and discusses how it led to people’s memories of Taki disappearing.
In conclusion, Natsume Yujin-cho The Movie: Ephemeral Bond offers a thrilling experience for its viewers. The captivating storyline, heart-touching moments, and excellent execution make it a must-watch for anime fans worldwide. The impressive result of this movie will lead many to have high hopes for future adaptations. So, grab your popcorn, sit back, and enjoy this masterpiece.
