DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
| I think it was more horrible that humans were hunting mermaids for their flesh and blood. My guess is that Sensei was testing Natsume by suggesting eating the mermaid. Once again he just simply watched Natsume's actions at various times in the episode without any visible reaction. |
Please don't feed the trolls! In my next life I want to collide at the corner with the cute transfer student carrying a piece of toast in her mouth...rodac |
| Meh. Stories of mermaids & immortality are told often and I get tired of hearing them sometimes. I can't help thinking this could've been written a little better as well, but...whatever. It's only the second episode I didn't really enjoy out of both seasons so far. Not bad~ |
 |
| Really heartwarming episode. I just wonder how mermaids can be seen by humans in their real form... I thought it's impossible feat for all Youkais. Or mermaids aren't Youkais? Lol. They used to explain everything supernatural with just "Youkai" or "Ayakashi" up to now. DeathReaper said: Aww Nyanko-sensei wants Natsume to be immortal <3 In fact yes. This surprised me a lot. It looks like that Nyanko-sensei is not just an egoistic Ayakashi... I wasn't much sure until now. Anyways, I love his always-on smile :3 Nyan! |
  |
| I love mermaids, so I much approved of this episode. I felt so bad for the old lady, but I'm glad the episode ended on a happy note. Love the line: "Wanting to be together, realizing how precious it is, everyone lives on, trying to savour the time they have." |
| Such a touching heartwarming, yet sad series. I love it! |
| Sasafune played a dirty trick on the grandma. But I would be angry too because Sasafune wanted a friend, and she doesn't want her friend to ask for her blood for immortality. I like how Natsume realized what Nyanko-sensei, or other youkai have to through. Having a longer life is kind of sad, seeing the people you love die yet you have to continue to live on. Although I liked the theme in this episode, it was also the first episode that I almost fell asleep in...it wasn't bad, but it wasn't great like all the other previous episodes. |
| that mermaid was kinda hilarious. She wasn't cruel because she misunderstood Chizu's intention for asking the blood.. But it ended well, good episode |
My DeviantArt and Pixiv and still waiting patiently for a 3rd season of Spice & Wolf :'| |
TowardsTheStars said: That was most certainly a cruel trick but I can understand why the (beautiful) mermaid did it. Also, ending was heartwarming. Yea it was a pretty messed up trick but at least it turned out for the best. I'm wondering why the guy never came back though once he recovered. |
 |
| Quite lovely episode I sure loved the ending! |
 |
| Natsume is such a lovely boy, I really liked this episode! |
 |
| Didn't enjoy this as much as the previous episodes. Sasafune was quite amusing though. Naishon said: Can someone, please, explain to me what happen exactly to the mermaid? i mean, why did she disappear like she was never coming back and other youkais, when given their names back, stay pretty much like nothing happen?. I feel like im missing something important here :'c That has been bugging me since the first season. They always make it seem like the Youkai are dying and passing on whenever he returns their name. IIRC that kid Kirinoha was the only one who didn't disappear after getting back his name. So I think only the Youkai that have got tired of their loneliness choose to die or move on to the afterlife, whichever happens after they disappear. They probably must have waited all this time because their name written in the book of friends was preventing them from moving on. |
Aozure said: Beautiful Mermaid~ Aww Nyanko-sensei wants Natsume to be immortal <3 dis!!!! |
| I found this episode one of the most emotional - when the old lady thought she saw her friend at the station! So heartbreaking. I am sad that she never got to see him again though :/ |
| I laughed when the mermaid flew out of nowhere. I did not expect that Also, GRAPE DRANK lmfao. It's just a prank bro |
LeMastaFeb 23, 2016 8:54 AM
| Episode nor too sad and it really fun, although the latter has the advantage to grow and mature even more the character of Natsume, through the reflections on immortality, and on that of loneliness, proving that even the Youkai, very resemble humans in some ways. I wanted a bit more space for the character of Sasafune, oh well! Quite touching story told during the narration. |
 |
| Mermaids have been previously hunted for their meat => There are actual immortal humans in Natsume's world! CAN'T WAIT TO MEET THEM! Baccano! feels! |
| So grape juice was the key to immortality all along :o |
|
| Damn, seeing old women cry always gets to me. It had a happy ending, nice. |
 |
| Watching the old woman in the station was so sad for me, glad it ended happily. |
| That trick comes pretty unexpected. The mermaid lady is so freaking adorable <3 Also I don't really believe that humans actually hunted mermaids for blood and flesh for centuries that it almost made mermaids extinct. First normal humans cannot see youkais (with mermaids being one of the youkai species). Second, if they really did hunt a lot of mermaids, there would be a hell lot of immortal humans walking the earth, which does not seem to be the case. |
| The Conviction Arc is even better than the Golden Age Arc. |
| Them jump scares are really randoms. Madara wanting Natsume to be immortal. He really must have gone through a lot. The mermaid was was nice and pretty. She pranked that granny with grape juice. |
 |
This might be the first time I've seen a mermaid do well on land. And it can turn into a fish. Given it's technically a youkai too, the Japanese mermaid mythos must be a little different. |
 |
| Beautiful episode I enjoy watching it 5/5 |
"Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder"~Rumi |
| Beautiful episode. 10/10 |
| A really moving episode for how uneventful it actually was. |
|
| Where did the mermaid go in the end? Does she keep living in the pond? The way she "vanished" left me wondering |
| L had a poster of Norman in his room |
| This is definitely one of the best episodes ever. Madara telling Natsume to become immortal and his look clearly saying he doesn't want him to die, as this is unavoidable for humans. This episode had a drama that worked much better than most, not to mention it was much more relaxing than many others. |
Ishiryoku said: This is "explained" in season three, but it's not expository.Where did the mermaid go in the end? Does she keep living in the pond? The way she "vanished" left me wondering |
| The mermaid was such a bitch. Imagine getting this butthurt with just a kid. |
| Poor old lady. That wasn't a very nice trick. Well, at least she's happy now. Nishimura was really beautiful. Nyanko-sensei is like Garfield. x3 Lol at Nyanko-sensei when he flew around during the pillow fight. |
SerafosApr 4, 3:53 AM
 |
| Another very emotional episode, with a bit of nostalgy and melancholy. |
More topics from this board
Poll: » Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 12 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )dbaranyi - Mar 23, 2009 |
105 |
by FZREMAKE
»»
Apr 3, 3:06 PM |
|
Poll: » Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 11 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )MaxCrazy7 - Mar 16, 2009 |
101 |
by FZREMAKE
»»
Apr 3, 2:47 PM |
|
Poll: » Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 10 Discussion ( 1 2 3 )noteDhero - Mar 9, 2009 |
125 |
by FZREMAKE
»»
Apr 3, 2:28 PM |
|
Poll: » Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 13 Discussion ( 1 2 3 4 )MaxCrazy7 - Mar 30, 2009 |
179 |
by Uguu_Tsukimiya
»»
Feb 12, 1:26 PM |
|
Poll: » Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou Episode 6 Discussion ( 1 2 )dbaranyi - Feb 9, 2009 |
98 |
by Uguu_Tsukimiya
»»
Feb 7, 4:41 AM |