Category Archives: Natsume Yuujinchou
When a filler becomes the finale—natsume yuujinchou 13
This is the first time I’ve seen a series ends with a review episode. It has a bit of everything in which we have been so fond of this show: things like Nyanko’s ranting of being abandoned, Sasada’s obsession with … Continue reading
day in the life of a stray cat—Natsume Yuujinchou 11
The most light-hearted episode in the series, NatsuYuu 11 switches focus onto the enigmatic Madara a.k.a. Nyanko-sensei in a day of rebellion and self-discovery.
Natsume Yuujinchou 10: song of silence
You know an anime series is special when it can give you nothing but yet you feel like you’ve gotten everything. That’s what NatsuYuu 10 has achieved. The long stretch of anticipation of a melody was so deafening that I … Continue reading
Natsume Yuujinchou 9: bondage
Not as strong as the prior episodes but still better than most other shows this season, NatsuYuu 9 explores the theme of bondage. The symbolisms are everywhere from the very beginning where Natsume has a leash on Nyanko-sensei who needs … Continue reading
Natsume Yuujinchou 8: unequally yoked
The title of the post is from a biblical reference where christians are warned not to marry non-christians, based on the assumption that two unlike beings cannot possibly find a good ending together. Strangely enough though, a book supposedly about … Continue reading
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