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ÏÄÄ¿ÓÑÈËŽ¤ [Natsume Y¨±jinch¨] #23
Natsume's Book of Friends, Vol. 23
Takashi Natsume has always been aware of the supernatural world, but after he inherits a magical book from his grandmother, the supernatural world is aware of him!
Takashi Natsume can see the spirits and demons that hide from the rest of humanity. He has always been set apart from other people because of his gift, drifting from relative to relative, never fitting in. Now he's a troubled high school student who has come to live in the small town where his grandmother grew up. And there he discovers that he has inherited more than just the Sight from the mysterious Reiko.
Natsume and his friends stumble into a ghostly treasure hunt when they hear a rumor about a haunted painting that has hung in each of the three high schools in the area. Kitamoto and Nishimura are eager to track down the painting as a lark, but Natsume suspects it might involve a dangerous yokai. He joins the quest in case he needs to stage a yokai intervention, but the strain of keeping most of his friends in the dark about his abilities is starting to take a toll. Will Natsume ever be able to tell them the truth about what he sees?
Takashi Natsume can see the spirits and demons that hide from the rest of humanity. He has always been set apart from other people because of his gift, drifting from relative to relative, never fitting in. Now he's a troubled high school student who has come to live in the small town where his grandmother grew up. And there he discovers that he has inherited more than just the Sight from the mysterious Reiko.
Natsume and his friends stumble into a ghostly treasure hunt when they hear a rumor about a haunted painting that has hung in each of the three high schools in the area. Kitamoto and Nishimura are eager to track down the painting as a lark, but Natsume suspects it might involve a dangerous yokai. He joins the quest in case he needs to stage a yokai intervention, but the strain of keeping most of his friends in the dark about his abilities is starting to take a toll. Will Natsume ever be able to tell them the truth about what he sees?
192 pages, Paperback
First published September 5, 2018
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Yuki Midorikawa
104?books285?followersYuki Midorikawa (¾v´¨¤æ¤, Midorikawa Yuki) is a Japanese mangaka (manga artist). Midorikawa is best known for drawing the manga series Natsume Yujin-cho ("Natsume's Book of Friends").
Yuki Midorikawa started writing manga when she was an elementary school girl. When she was a junior high school student, she sent her manga for the first time to "Hana to Yume", a semi-monthly Japanese sh¨jo manga magazine published by Hakusensha. Since then, she had kept drawing manga to become a mangaka.
Yuki Midorikawa started writing manga when she was an elementary school girl. When she was a junior high school student, she sent her manga for the first time to "Hana to Yume", a semi-monthly Japanese sh¨jo manga magazine published by Hakusensha. Since then, she had kept drawing manga to become a mangaka.
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December 13, 2019
Beautiful, as always. I love the subtlety of it; the way things left unsaid are more powerful than those spoken about aloud.
April 10, 2022
I just love the feel of this manga.
October 22, 2020
Such a cool volume! I liked the ghost story in the beginning. It would have been cool to see some action associated with the Man Upstairs, but I liked how this stuck to a traditional ghost story. The ceremony story was really sad, but I loved learning more about yokai, the promises humans make to them, and how those promises can do more harm than good. Also, Natori's paper reversion spell was dope as fuck! His spells are some of the most compelling in the series, I love seeing them in action!
A fast, entertaining read from start to finish. Love the consistent, strong quality this series contains.
A fast, entertaining read from start to finish. Love the consistent, strong quality this series contains.
June 15, 2024
Loved both these stories. Its always good to see more chapters focused on the side characters. First one felt more calm and simple. It ended with nothing. For once, Natsume didn't have to worry about his friends being in something dangerous and yokai related. Also, Matoba keeps getting more interesting. He is weird, wants to use Natsume for his own good, and barely ever has good intentions. Stories involving him though are always entertaining because you are never really certain what he way say or do next.
March 5, 2022
One of my absolute favourites. In particular the last arc made satisfying progress with the underlying themes of the manga and its reoccurring characters, feeling like a strong contribution to the slow but clear long running story. And yet the monster of the week story interwined was the most compelling and thought provoking one yet.
October 11, 2019
Natsume's Book of Friends is seriously one my top five all time favorite series EVER. I mean, I got a couple of Nyanko-sensei plushies to prove it.
This is a good volume. Gives some insight to Matoba, which is probably the closest to a villain that this series will get.
This is a good volume. Gives some insight to Matoba, which is probably the closest to a villain that this series will get.
September 25, 2023
The first story is Natsume and his friends searching for a possibly cursed painting that may be in their high school. The second is Natsume meeting Natori to pick some loquats and getting pulled into a welcoming ceremony for a yokai. I liked the second story more than the first.
September 7, 2018
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October 13, 2019
cant have enough of it , already waiting for the next volume
November 16, 2019
It was okay. It felt like I was missing the deeper story that the last manga had.
December 8, 2019
Good volume.
January 1, 2021
4.5
Absolutely gorgeous, as usual
Absolutely gorgeous, as usual
June 15, 2021
This volume seemed more mature for some reason? Like the stakes seemed a little higher and the tone was a little more mature and serious, and I really liked it.
November 12, 2022
Actual Rating: 4.5
April 4, 2025
Nishimura is stuck in the hospital overnight after falling down the stairs. So, Natsume and the others stay with him until it's dark. Natsume and the others help Himuro find the Man Upstairs painting. Natsume, Natori, and Matoba work together to expel a dangerous yokai from the Miharu house. Natsume meets a yokai there but it just wanted thank an exorcist named Masakiyo. In order to thank Masakiyo the yokai wants to destroy the Miharu house.
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October 5, 2019
Natsume 23
The continuing story of Natsume development from child towards Adulthood. He strives to be a peaceful bridge between humans and yokai. He still struggles to identify whether he is dealing with only humans or if Yokai are involved. He protects his friends and wishes no harm upon the Yokai spirits. Excellent series!
The continuing story of Natsume development from child towards Adulthood. He strives to be a peaceful bridge between humans and yokai. He still struggles to identify whether he is dealing with only humans or if Yokai are involved. He protects his friends and wishes no harm upon the Yokai spirits. Excellent series!
May 6, 2022
I've been missing the heartwarming aspect in my life, so why not revisiting the manga that made me feel that way? 4 stars!
I'm really loving this a lot and taking my time diving into these volumes. I would recommend this series to anyone. 4.5 stars!
I'm really loving this a lot and taking my time diving into these volumes. I would recommend this series to anyone. 4.5 stars!
January 30, 2020
I still love this series,
September 5, 2024
She realy likes to draw Seiji, huh?
But the bit w one-eye made me tear up.
But the bit w one-eye made me tear up.
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