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| i love this episode! :) Natori~san, sukiiiiii! <3 its good to know his history and also with Matoba Seiji. <3 10/10 |
| nice some backstory from time to time |
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| That last scene was fantastic. Young Matoba seemed pretty cool. |
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| Woah, didn't expect to see more of Natori's past. For some reason I kept thinking of Shizuo and Izaya whenever they showed young Natori and Matoba talking to each other xD |
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| An episode I did not expect to see. This full immersion in the past of Natori is really a touch, because it makes us better acquainted with its character, its inclinations, and shine on this anime series. I hope to know in the future even more than Natori's past. Interestingly, the fact that this episode, reconnect with the character known earlier. Beautiful atmsfere and well-drawn backgrounds and the rest. |
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| It's a pity Matoba is such a cold hearted guy, they could have been good friends. |
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| Didn't care for this episode one bit. |
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| I really like Natori! I want to know more of his past! |
| Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. |
| I'm not fond of watching natori getting attention but I'm not against it either. |
| So young Natori was a cooler Natsume, huh? |
Pisces05 said: Okay, I never thought i needed this episode til i watch it. They both so cuteeeeee. Reminds me of shizuo and izaya from Durarara! I think they'll make a good friendship if things were a little different!! And now im really curious on that lizard thing on Natori, i just hope its not that bad. the DRRR similarity ... It's probably coz the same studio? Also regarding the lizard, which is supposed to be an ayakashi, not much has been revealed about it yet in the manga but I'm pretty sure that we'll get to know more about it later .. just like how there was a small flashback regarding Natori's glasses. |
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| It was nice to see some background story for Natori and Matobe. At least I preferred this to the last couple of episodes, which were more ordinary youkai of the week, the kind that was fine in the first season, but now I've grown to expect more. And yet this was just fun to watch as background information, I don't really have expectations that this was relevant to an overarching plot, even if over the seasons there have been changes here and there. It's not like the progress is the most important part of the series. Quite rare for any series not to feature the main character at all in an episode. |
| I’m happy we got see Natori's past. |
| Pretty interesting backstory. It was nice to learn more about Natori and Matoba's past. |
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SolitaryGray said: They do remind me of Izaya, Shizuo from Durarara as well. Same here! ^^ These two in this episode reminded me of Shizuo and Izaya and this was the point I decided to share here. I also liked this episode so much, because I like Natori, but Matoba didn't arouse my affection before... Before I watched episode 8. It was very interesting to know backstories of both characters and from now on I like Matoba as much as Natori. Natori's life and himself changed from that days, but I think Matoba changed much more... I really like how this only one episode refreshed the whole series of "Natsume Yoojinchou" for me. And it's always nice, when your attention is not only for one character (I like also Natsume and Tanuma). |
| Bittersweet. |
| While it stand very well on its own, but it's also one of the most significant episodes in the whole story. By getting Natori's first-hand experience we have a 100% confirmation that he's actually a relatively good guy and that he would never betray Natsume if he learned about the Book. This is a matter that was left in a vague limbo from the very start, since no matter how many times he helped Natsume we could never really tell what was going on inside his head. Also, 15% of the watchers hated this episode? I can't really wrap my head around this. Senchiro said: I bet that he either sees as much as Matoba or maybe even more. I'm not sure if the show really goes for this message, but great power, while often sought after by people ready to pay big price, often comes to kind people who don't really ask for it.Just imagine what natsume sees in that kimono |
MeritasDec 25, 2023 10:01 AM
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Ah, so much cuteness, I could die! :D
They do remind me of Izaya, Shizuo from Durarara as well.
First off, I'm so glad they adapted this chapter, gives us more insight on Natori and Matoba, how each of them started on their own paths, why they think the way they think, and also, their attitude towards Natsume.
I think it's kind of cute how Natori shares the same style as his mentor( glasses and the hat).
The voice acting was nice for the high school versions of our exorcists.
But, everytime Natori said something in a serious tone, I couldn't help but laugh because I keep remembering Katsura(same VA, anime - Gintama)scenes.
The kimono: I am just waiting for Natsume to go to one of the meetings so that we can see what he sees, but then again, don't know how many years it will be to see it in anime as it has not been shown in the manga yet.
OST: New track while Natori says goodbye to his mentor was nice.
Backgrounds: Amazing backgrounds just as seen throughout this season. :) I especially liked the park scenes. The statues in the background in Natsume Yuujinchou add greatly to the atmosphere of the show.
Oh, and seeing that last scene animated made my day! Seiji trying to look at the world through Natori's glasses :)
Loved this episode!
They do remind me of Izaya, Shizuo from Durarara as well.
First off, I'm so glad they adapted this chapter, gives us more insight on Natori and Matoba, how each of them started on their own paths, why they think the way they think, and also, their attitude towards Natsume.
I think it's kind of cute how Natori shares the same style as his mentor( glasses and the hat).
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The voice acting was nice for the high school versions of our exorcists.
But, everytime Natori said something in a serious tone, I couldn't help but laugh because I keep remembering Katsura(same VA, anime - Gintama)scenes.
The kimono: I am just waiting for Natsume to go to one of the meetings so that we can see what he sees, but then again, don't know how many years it will be to see it in anime as it has not been shown in the manga yet.
OST: New track while Natori says goodbye to his mentor was nice.
Backgrounds: Amazing backgrounds just as seen throughout this season. :) I especially liked the park scenes. The statues in the background in Natsume Yuujinchou add greatly to the atmosphere of the show.
Oh, and seeing that last scene animated made my day! Seiji trying to look at the world through Natori's glasses :)
Loved this episode!
| @SolitaryGray OMG yes!!! I've been looking for your comment. The whole time I was thinking look at them, that's literally Izaya and Shizuo. The animators obviously had a type (the same studio as Durarara). I'm so glad I wasn't the only one who thought that :D |
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It's nice to see izaya and shizuo's past
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| I like Natori’s lizard. I wonder if there’s a deeper link between him and Natsume. They’re past experiences are similar and they also look so much alike. |
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| It's good to see Natori again. |
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