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Aug 16, 2010 3:38 PM
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Another great episode.
Aug 20, 2010 7:18 AM

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I never been to a hot spring... I wonder if it's good.
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Dec 16, 2010 7:56 AM

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Wonderful episode. Definitely not the typical fan service-y hot springs episode.

It’s nice to have a change in the ayakashi’s attitude when their names are returned. Kindness isn’t always reciprocal, but a good deed it’s rewarded, directly or indirectly.

I like Natori, but I don’t know if I should trust him or not… Yet I think I’ll take the first option.
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Jun 24, 2011 10:19 PM

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I love how each episode develops Natsume's character a little more. This show has a wonderful pace to it.

I have to say I was surprised when that huge bearded youkai appeared! XD
Jun 28, 2011 1:38 AM

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Lol the entire time I kept mistaking one for the other. Like one scene Natsume was drying his hair with a towel (i think) and Natori was on the other side, I thought it was a mirror at first. o_o Took me a while to realize it wasn't derp.
Jul 5, 2011 6:24 AM

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Jul 2008
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I guess not all Youkai should get their names back.
Aug 7, 2011 10:35 AM

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Mar 2011
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People and their BL thoughts...nasty.

I do like Hiiragi, she's a likable character.
Aug 11, 2011 9:00 AM

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Nice episode. The sole onsen ep I've seen with such a calm atmosphere.

Liked the beggining part. :D

Who would knew that the skull seen by Natsume would be that monstrous.
Sep 17, 2011 5:35 AM

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Wow a calm nice onsen episode for once :}

There was nothing sexual about it >.> its just..bromance O.o
Oct 13, 2011 1:39 PM

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Aug 2010
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Why must every youkai have long black hair covering their face, whyyyyy.
Nov 24, 2011 1:59 PM

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Argh too much disturbance from people at my house didn't let me enjoy this episode that much, but anyway. I liked it (: not your typical hot springs episode indeed.
Jan 11, 2012 8:43 PM

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I'm with Nyanko--that Natori is a shifty character. Again, both Hiiragi and Nyanko watch Natsume's reactions at important moments--I suspect there is a little more to this than we know at this time. We're also seeing a lot of Hiiragi which makes me think we will see her involved in the plot again.
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Jan 13, 2012 8:50 PM

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Scenes like this always crack me up xD

There were so many lies being thrown around~ You figure those 2 would find it easier time trusting each other, but I guess it's still too early. This is only the second episode focusing on them.
Feb 19, 2012 1:51 AM

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It feels great that there aren't any yaoi intentions between these guys. That's my favorite episode from Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou to now. I wonder why you don't trust Natori, I think he's ok. Yes, he sure is hiding something, but it's not like Natsume isn't doing the same thing.
Feb 25, 2012 5:25 AM

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When Natori mentioned about the trip to the hot spring, it sounded rather as though he was coming onto Natsume! especially the way he went to see Natsume's mother about it.. and the blush on Natsume's face when his mother told him to enjoy their trip to the fullest, ohoho! it probably didn't even mean to be funny but it was xD

And that "I'm not sure where to look" line, trololol.

But ofcourse as expected, this episode was great~
I actually feel like Natori is a genuine friend.. but we'll see.

And I watched the first season so long ago, but it's taken me until now to watch the second.. shame on me!
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Feb 25, 2012 5:48 AM

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Takai said:
sexual tension? BL? you people disgust me, seriously. at least keep these comments away from such beautiful (and completely pure) anime like Natsume Yuujinchou -.-

This.
Oct 3, 2012 12:11 PM
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You think sex and homosexuals are disgusting? Please keep such comments away from - anywhere, actually.

Yonah said:
When Natori mentioned about the trip to the hot spring, it sounded rather as though he was coming onto Natsume
I thought so, too, a little. But more in a funny way.
I actually didn't catch too much BL mood from that one, maybe merely a nod or two, in a more tongue in cheek way. In my opinion. And I'm not complaining, it was very nice like that, to see their friendship developing slowly (hopefully).

It was so cute how happy his foster mum was that he was going away with a friend.

I want to take a hot bath now. Ah, that'd be nice...
Oct 5, 2012 12:34 PM

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Scariest ep so far.
Dec 13, 2012 9:56 AM

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Jul 2012
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the ending song so good
Jan 3, 2013 2:33 PM
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Man, I just watched the onsen episode of Aria the Animation the other day, and now another onsen episode! I really want to go to one now...well, except one without the creepiness :P I'm glad to see Natori's good side (well he was never bad to begin with) this time around since I've been pretty suspicious of him. I'm glad he and Natsume are still trying to understand each other. I love Natsume, how even he is betrayed by youkai, he still doesn't hate them. He's really a respectable character. I also hope that one day, he could tell his foster parents about his secret, because they seem like really nice and accepting people and he's finally found a good place to call home.
Apr 9, 2013 12:01 PM

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I hope im replying to the right ep since crunchyroll has it all mashed together as a series. This is the hot spring ep with the the exorcist right? IF IT IS PLZ TELL ME you saw that serious look Natori gave Natsume when he kindly dried the demon girl's head. JEALOUSY? Lol maybe not if so, it could be he dislikes the fact Natsume gets too close to youkai. Or THAT HIS GIRL U BE TOUCHING WITH THAT TOWEL OF YORS
Feels like losing all five senses &
Maybe not able to have thoughts,

Enjoi...
Jul 11, 2013 3:45 PM

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DAMN that youkai was a BOSS. i teared up a bit when he said "you built a bridge for me." it was badass. c,: reminded me of one of those One Piece moments.
Sep 23, 2013 1:08 PM

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- that moment when Natsume was drying Hiiragi's hair <3

- also when Butaneko standing on the other side of the restaurant's window with funny expression, lol

- That big youkai was really badass. OHSOMNESS

Natsume blushed too much, not that i mind it though


and still waiting patiently for a 3rd season of Spice & Wolf :'|
Nov 8, 2013 7:57 PM

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I like how Natsume's kindness to Youkai from early in the episode is rewarded by having that powerful Youkai save him and Natori from the evil one. Dude's got some pretty good karma going.
Nov 16, 2013 6:44 PM

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A known attractive actor taking a high school boy to a hot spring? That screams gay pedophilia hahahah xD

That aside,the small twist was interesting. Scary episode too...

4/5

Dec 26, 2013 2:39 AM

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You guys are overreacting about the whole BL thing. Let the fans have their fun, you act like people are posting yaoi doujinshies and r-rated fan-art -.-

But yes, that episode was cool. I loved when the giant youkai appeared, totally thought that bridge at the beginning was going to be irrelevant..
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Dec 26, 2013 8:05 AM

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Quite interesting episode, not as good as last but still pretty good! Let's see what's next!
Jan 27, 2014 10:01 AM
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Rather good episode, and lately Natsume has been having nightmares about him not telling his friends/family of his youkai powers. Sasada seems to know he can see youkai but the Fujiwara's don't. It'll be interesting how Natsume decides to handle his nightmares.

Lol at Nyanko-sensei walking into the room as the youkai was purified by the other nice youkai.

Jun 12, 2014 5:23 PM

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This episode was super gay lmfao
Apr 11, 2015 6:36 PM

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It's scary man. Not because of the ayakashi but the undertones. I bet Natsume wouldn't even struggle if he's raped by the dude there. lol

Enjoyable episode nonetheless.
Aug 10, 2015 10:52 AM

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Nice Episode. That Youkai with three eyes was Awesome.
Yeah , I mean he was looking like a total Badass.
I hope we'll see him again.
Aug 20, 2015 1:13 AM

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naikou said:
heheh. Such repressed sexual tension in this episode. I feel bad for that girl who has a crush on Natsume.



Natsume talked about the tatoo -.-
We're just the boys and girls that think they always know...
Apr 8, 2016 3:37 AM

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What a bad a manly Youkai xD
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May 20, 2016 6:06 AM

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Episode that proves quite calm in the narrative, so as not to imagine anything exciting, fortunately there is something at the end. Instead what is not missing, it is the further growth to maturity level, as regards the character of Natsume, great! Nyanko-sensei is legendary in his comical jokes. XD
Jul 9, 2016 5:46 PM

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So far this second season is really good but it's not as good as the first, the story doesn't fell as deep.
Sep 11, 2016 11:41 AM
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This was one unique hot spring episode. That's all I have to say about this episode.
Sep 13, 2016 10:40 AM

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Decent episode. I still don't know if Natori is worthy of trust, but he seemed okay this time. The nightmare makes me really suspicious, though.

Can I just say how lovely the ED is? It's perfect.
Oct 24, 2016 6:18 PM
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Very nice episode.

There was definitely some sexual tension between them, but it was so delicately handled that only judgemental and dirty minds would see anything dirty in it.
Nov 12, 2016 4:00 PM
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it's just too cute for me to handle
Jan 16, 2017 1:35 AM

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You call that sexual undertones? Then what the hell was the end of episode 1 lol.
Mar 31, 2018 5:04 AM

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Natori is a bit creepy, he is too "friendly" to Natsume.
Natsume shouldn't trust every youkai.
Wow, they were saved by that youkai he "built" a bridge for.
Sep 25, 2018 3:03 PM

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That Fire Ayakashi was strong I wonder if he was stronger than Nyanko Sensei.
Dec 21, 2018 6:44 PM

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This episode reeked of gay and I loved it.

When Natsume blushed after staring at Natori's back; *fujo squealing intensifies*

That youkai hanging from the ceiling was some scary stuff.

Natori is an interesting character. You can't call him a villain, but he doesn't have any heroic qualities either.

Poor Natsume was just trying to help that youkai, but he ended up getting bamboozled.

Sumie sure made some nightmarish faces.

lol at that chekov's gun at the end; they would've been in some deep shit if Natsume didn't make that bridge earlier

Great episode. 9/10


Aug 13, 2019 4:57 AM

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I second this, totally adorable




Nov 30, 2019 1:56 AM

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Kindness will always be repaid no matter how little. Natsume is way to naive. Glad he got bailed out. Natori might have other objectives for Natsume.
Jun 9, 2020 9:01 AM

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Imagine getting a bouquet of roses from a well-known actor about to take your underage, adopted son on a hot springs getaway vacation. Lmao. Maybe Spacey could have learned a thing or two from Natori. Lmao.


Jun 19, 2020 4:27 AM
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I really like the upgrade in animation lol even his house changed

And I think the story become deeper too.
Jun 20, 2020 7:12 PM
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Oh I forgot to mention they also improved the music
Oct 24, 2020 5:29 PM

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It's the first time Natsume got tricked into giving someone's name back and that’s makes it more interesting, wonder if he’ll ever learn to write down names on the book or if he’ll do that someday.

And I still felt suspicious of Natori, he’s true intentions are still mysterious I think.
Jan 29, 2021 10:15 AM
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Enjoyed the eerie atmosphere at the first half, reminded me of Mushishi.

Natsume's struggles were also highlighted this episode, which I found very nice.
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