Anime like Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond

What is Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond about?

Studio: Shuka
Status: Finished

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!

Tags: Youkai , Memory Manipulation , Male Protagonist , Rural , Shoujo , Shapeshifting , Iyashikei , Adoption , Urban Fantasy

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Bilibili TV

Hotarubi no Mori e

Also known as Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light.

Studio: Aniplex , Brain's Base , Hakusensha , DAX Production , TV Tokyo , NAS
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Romance , Supernatural

The story of Hotarubi no Mori e centers around Hotaru, a little girl who gets lost in an enchanted forest where apparitions reside. A young boy, Gin, appears before Hotaru, but she cannot touch him for fear of making him disappear.

Tags: Coming of Age , Youkai , Ghost , Tragedy , Rural , Male Protagonist , Urban Fantasy , Shoujo , Female Protagonist , Time Skip , Age Gap , Heterosexual , Iyashikei , Wilderness

Where to watch?

Bilibili TV

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ARIA The CREPUSCOLO

Studio: J.C.STAFF , Rakuonsha , flying DOG , Shouchiku
Status: Finished
Genres: Fantasy , Sci-Fi , Slice of Life

The season is fall and the city of Neo-Venezia is covered in fallen leaves. Something is bothering Anya, who works at Orange Planet. Her senior colleagues Alice and Athena haven’t seen each other due to their busy schedules, which is making Athena feel sad. But for some reason, Alice seems to be avoiding her altogether. With her friends Ai and Azusa’s help, Anya tries to find a definitive way for Alice and Athena to get together. But during this time, Anya learns of a situation that only she can see because of where she stands.

Tags: Iyashikei , Work , Primarily Female Cast , Foreign , Ensemble Cast , Female Protagonist , Space , Tanned Skin , Shounen , Ships , Coastal

Where to watch?

YouTube

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Tonari no Youkai-san

Also known as Tonari no Yokai-san.

Studio: LIDENFILMS , ABC Animation , East Press
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Slice of Life , Supernatural

Welcome to Engamori, the cozy town where supernatural beings are your friendly neighbors. For generations and to this day, the otherworldly Yokai and humans have continued to protect their easygoing way of life. Enjoy the mountain breeze and uncover the mysterious bonds that lie within.

Tags: Youkai , Urban Fantasy , Rural , Josei , Alternate Universe , Family Life , Tragedy , Iyashikei , Anthropomorphism , Heterosexual , LGBTQ+ Themes , Amnesia , Gods , Ensemble Cast

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