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Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond

2018Movie1 h 44 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score

A wholesome, wondrous animated movie about fantasy and family, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Story

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!

Feels like

  • Anime Fantasy
  • Yokai Lore
  • Heartwarming & Wholesome
  • Melancholic Charm
  • Slice-of-Life Adventure
  • Spiritual Themes
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Visually Beautiful
  • Gentle Mystery
  • Found Family

Cast

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Written by
Sadayuki Murai

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Facts

September 29, 2018 · 1 h 44 min · Animation, Fantasy, Drama

Released
September 29, 2018
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$17 million
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond?"

Questions about Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.