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Nov 7, 2016 8:10 AM

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Awww those small rabbitratthing youkai were so cute :D
Nov 7, 2016 12:36 PM

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An episode revolving around Taki is always nice

These are the kind of stories I like out of Natsume. A very heartwarming and bittersweet ending

Nov 7, 2016 2:07 PM
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Great episode! It was pretty funny how Takashi mistook that rabbit Youkai for a rat, but then again... he did resemble one, with not really having rabbit ears in all!
Nov 8, 2016 9:11 AM

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Best episode so far in this season imo. Taki is adorable, no wonder that youkai 'fell in love' with her pure soul. I always wish that Taki has more screen time. Her scenes hugging Nyanko sensei is also funny.

Hope we'll get beautiful episodes after this as well. So far I really like episode 2 and 5.
Nov 8, 2016 10:09 AM

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Such heartwarming episode, i can't hold myself when saw the new Ed's visual..
Nov 8, 2016 5:07 PM

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My heart aches....

When that youkai said he wanted to take Taki with him to see the beautiful scenery, that hit me right in the feels. T_T
Nov 8, 2016 9:45 PM
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So heartwarming! I feel the warmth in my chest but it's a bit sad again to see the relationship between human and youkai.
Taki is the best girl. Literally she is the only main girl in this series and she is perfect! Thanks Midorikawa-sensei for adding her to the series. It's the right decision! I like all the episodes that have Taki up until now. I want more of her. Love to see Natsume x Taki moment.
Nov 11, 2016 8:06 PM

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shanimebib said:
Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki. Taki.

This was me when I was watching this episode! I love her so much! Usually when I watch anime, I ship my favourite characters as couples but Taki is so special I just don't want to ship her with anyone. Not even after seeing scenes like these:





Not with Tanuma. Certainly not with Natsume or anyone else.


Taki's Smile!


Taki's Blushes!


Taki's Weak Resolve!


Taki's Seriousness!


Taki's Innocence!


Taki's Efforts!


Taki's Everything!


Taki's such an angel! I hope I was able to convey my love for her!

"Whoever forbid it was right. Whoever forbid it was kind."

Best episode since the first episode.


Bless this post. Taki is the best.
Nov 11, 2016 8:38 PM

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With the election result, I'm glad that there is a new season of Natsume. I watched the past 3 episodes in a row.

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I enjoyed this episode, as some have pointed out it reminded me of the towel one, but not as bitter sweet. I would love if Taki and Natsume would get together!
Nov 11, 2016 10:16 PM
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Beautiful. Why is every episode of Natsume Yuujinchou episode so beautiful?
I already this chapter in the manga and it still manages to hit me right in the feels.
Nov 12, 2016 2:34 AM

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THe ayakashi fell in love with Taki. Another heart warming episode ^_^
Nov 12, 2016 6:42 AM

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What a lovely episode. Gosh, I missed Taki so much; she’s so sweet <3 ;w; It was really heartwarming to hear the youkai say goodbye and thank them… And the words left in the blackboard, oh dear. ;; I can only imagine how much Natsume wishes to be able to share all those moments of kindness with everyone around him.

Aaah, the new ending visuals are so beautiful—I never thought they’d change it! I’m so glad they’ve kept the same style through the seasons; the soft-hues make it so warm and cozy. It makes me happy.

“What do humans call this feeling?”
I think, then procrastinate.
Therefore, I am.
Nov 15, 2016 7:53 AM
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I'm glad that we're back to youkai stories (I'm not really into episodes with exorcists etc.)

I guess that's why this circle is forbidden. Yes, it does give a bit of love to the youkai but it also gives suffering. It lets create half a bond between human and youkai. Half, because youkai can be seen and heard by the human when standing in the circle only. Youkai becomes attached to the human but at the same time realizes that it can't be more than a small part of human's life, human's SHORT life.
Nov 16, 2016 6:09 AM

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this is my most favorite episode of this season so far. my kokoro aches but very heartwarming at the same time </3

so much feels in a single episode. gawd <3
Nov 22, 2016 8:45 AM

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TAKIII <3 I love her so much
Nov 30, 2016 6:34 AM

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What a "cutting-onion" episode, man I feel bad to that hairy youkai.
4th times getting signature banned wtf
Dec 4, 2016 11:53 PM

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koto said:
Episodes with Taki are some of the best of the series. The ending song animation gives such a nostalgic vibe of the past endings.


It really does! This series definitely benefits from the song choices.
Dec 20, 2016 9:19 PM

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It's love.. Awwww :(
So many overflowing emotions, I can't hold them all

This show is a treasure!
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Dec 22, 2016 4:33 AM
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Aww that episode was really sad.
Dec 24, 2016 3:47 PM

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Good episode. It seems like Youkai's fall for humans a lot, though none fall for Natsume.
Dec 26, 2016 6:41 PM

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Yes a much better (in my opinion) episode than the previous one, had the whole atmosphere right again! Quite loved the interaction with all the characters in this one. Let's see what happens next.
Jan 7, 2017 8:15 PM

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Awww that yokai fell in love :>
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Jan 10, 2017 9:42 PM

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Wow this episode was amazing. One of the best episode I've seen from Natsume series. The last chalkboard message really got me heartfelt emotional.


"If I don't have to do it, I won't. If I have to do it, I'll make it quick."
-Oreki Houtarou
Apr 17, 2017 5:58 AM

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Another beautiful story of Youkai and humans, their meeting and the feelings that arise from that meeting, life is a wonderful story! Nyanko sensei, never misses a chance to show how much is hilarious.
In this episode, Taki stole the scene a bit, who knows if there will also be opportunities for Sasada.
Apr 22, 2017 6:27 PM

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still using that circle , she haven't learned her lesson yet

May 27, 2017 11:51 PM

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Dam, best girl Taki even has spirits falling for her. Who can blame them though ;)
Apr 6, 2018 8:03 AM

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That's love, forbidden one.
Taki should stop using that circle, it makes her and youkai sad.
Aug 18, 2019 5:57 PM

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TAKI <3 Seeing Taki and Natsume is great! more screen time for Taki please >,<
I feel sad for the hairy youkai :( it's so hard when human and youkai have different time and space, it's sad for him to say goodbye :(
Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Nov 13, 2019 7:29 PM

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Not surprised the yokai developed feelings for Taki. I mean, who wouldnt fall in love with this angel?
Mar 11, 2020 10:47 AM
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Omg. I loved this episode. I love Taki's character. I really want her to keep trying to help youkai and not stop using the circle & her grandfather's techniques. Why should she have to stop just because some lousy exorcists tell her it's not allowed!? Her grandfather used those techniques all his life and it never stopped him.

Also, Natsume was cute this episode. Plus:

"When I was lost, you saved me. If I could, I would take you with me. I told myself, knowing it was impossible, that I would love to see the beautiful mountains, the beautiful valleys together with you. What do humans call this feeling?"

I welled up at that bit. My favourite episode so far this season. 5/5

πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯ . ι˜Ώθ‰―γ€…ζœ¨ 暦, ε‚· 物 θͺž . πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯ πŸ”₯
Build a man a fire and you'll warm him for a night
but set a man on fire and you'll warm him
for the rest of his life...
- H E N D Y -
May 25, 2020 4:36 AM

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"When I was lost, you saved me. If I could, I would take you with me. I told myself, knowing it was impossible, that I would love to see the beautiful mountains, the beautiful valleys together with you."

What do humans call this feeling?

MANLY CRIES IN THIS EPISODE

May 4, 2021 8:45 AM

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Daww, a big furry oaf fell in love with Taki lol. Well, who can blame him?
Now this is the kind of Natsume Yuujinchou episodes that I like to see. I couldn't care less about the politics of those exorcists, especially about Matoba, so the previous episode was tedious as hell to watch.
May 26, 2021 3:01 AM

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Very beautiful episode

"What do humans call this feeling?"

Real love....


Best episode of the season so far
5/5
"Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder"~Rumi


Jun 2, 2021 12:33 PM
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Oh, my heart! Absolutely loved this episode!
Jun 12, 2021 7:13 AM

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I’m happy to see that taki is back!!!:D
May 17, 2022 4:03 AM
πŸ… Tomato πŸ…

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It was nice to see Taki again.

Yet another bittersweet ending.

Cute scene. Nyanko-sensei wanted to eat come crab, but he couldn't open the can by himself.

Taki is always so hilarious when she sees Nyanko-sensei.
May 23, 2022 12:48 PM
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Either stay or leave , still hurts. Feel pain for that youkai.
Jun 21, 2022 7:04 PM

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Taki sure doesn't learn, huh? I swear she's gonna call Satan with that circle one of these days.
Oct 5, 2023 5:58 AM

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I'm glad that Taki's circle is still being integrated in the story despite the negative implications about people dealing with the Youkai. And I'm even happier that Natsume didn't advise her to do away with the circle. By this point he's developed a complex emotional understanding that's really respectable.
Mar 17, 6:13 PM
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One of the best episodes yet. Such a touching depiction of love and infatuation between the seen and the unseen.
Oct 19, 6:46 AM

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The bunnouse. What a fascinating species.
Nov 3, 11:42 PM
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the yokais perspective on the circle causing loneliness was really profound, one of my favorite episodes for sure
Nov 12, 9:46 PM

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Yet again, imaginative and absolutely beautiful episode.

Watching this series is so difficult, because every finished episode means one less episode left.
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