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Natsume Yuujinchou

Also known as Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1.

Studio: Aniplex , Brain's Base , NAS , NIS America Inc. , TV Tokyo Music , Sony Music Entertainment , Trilogy Future Studio
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Slice of Life , Supernatural

Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother's ability to see yokai. After moving to his grandmother's hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai imprisoned in a Lucky Cat statue, he learns about his grandmother's "Book of Friends," which contains the names of the yokai she defeated, and allows its wielder to command the yokai named within. Since then, yokai now visit him on a daily basis, seeking to either get their names back or take possession of the Book of Friends.



Tags: Youkai , Iyashikei , Episodic , Male Protagonist , Found Family , Adoption , Rural , Shoujo , Urban Fantasy , Bullying , Estranged Family , Primarily Teen Cast , Primarily Male Cast , Outdoor Activities , Shapeshifting , Exorcism , Tsundere , Coming of Age , School

Mushishi

Also known as MUSHI-SHI.

Studio: Artland , Marvelous Entertainment , Funimation , Delfi Sound
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Fantasy , Mystery , Psychological , Slice of Life , Supernatural

Neither good nor evil, they are life in its purest form. Vulgar and strange, they have inspired fear in humans since the dawn of time and have, over the ages, come to be known as "mushi." The stories of the Mushi and the people they affect are all linked together by a traveling Mushi-shi, or "Mushi Master," who seeks rare Mushi sightings and uses his shaman-like knowledge of Mushi to help the affected people.

What are the Mushi and what do they want?



Tags: Environmental , Youkai , Mythology , Episodic , Philosophy , Rural , Travel , Male Protagonist , Animals , Iyashikei , Outdoor Activities , Exorcism , Tragedy , Eco-Horror , Snowscape , Seinen , Historical , Wilderness , Coastal , Amnesia , Primarily Adult Cast , Cult , Monster Girl , Suicide

Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi 2nd Season

Also known as Kakuriyo -Bed & Breakfast for Spirits- 2.

Studio: GONZO , Makaria , GONZO , NADA HOLDINGS , Crunchyroll
Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Romance , Slice of Life , Supernatural

The second season of Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi.

Aoi—a girl who can see spirits known as ayakashi—was suddenly approached by an ogre. Demanding she pay her grandfather’s debt, Odanna made a huge request: her hand in marriage! Refusing this absurd offer, Aoi decided to work at the Tenjin-ya bed and breakfast to pay back what her family owes. Where we left off, Aoi continues her employment at the Tenjin-ya where even more ayakashi drama ensues and challenges await her.



Tags: Shoujo , Youkai , Food , Inn , Isekai