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Koimonogatari focuses on the difficulties of adolescent homosexuality. Yoshinaga Yomato is an ordinary boy, he’s naturally athletic, considerate, and sometimes quiet. While talking to one of his female friends, Yoshinaga mentions that girls simply don’t make his heart beat faster, and classmate Hasegawa Yuiji happens to accidentally hear. At first, Hasegawa finds himself uncomfortable with the news. However, as he begins to observe Yoshinaga, he finds himself unable to hate the boy who has such pure intentions.

As a manga with emphasis on reality over fiction, Koimonogatari relies on the two major perspectives consisting of: the protagonist (Yoshinaga) and the observer (Hasegawa). Readers will most ... likely relate to Hasegawa, who at first struggles to understand and accept Yoshinaga, but then begins to empathize with him, and even wish for his happiness. Hasegawa is open-minded, but that doesn’t mean his isn’t initially uncomfortable with the idea of Yoshinaga having a crush on his male best friend.

The success of the manga comes from the narration and plot, there’s attention towards real-life problems rather than unnecessary drama. Yoshinaga struggles with coming out to his friends, knowing that it is a risky thing to do, but if he doesn’t, he feels he is hiding a terrible secret. It’s exceptionally difficult to pretend you are happy when you are not, and as people begin to observe Yoshinaga they conclude something is “fake” or off about him. He tries to be stoic, and generally succeeds, but some of this classmates manage to see through this façade.

The art is beautiful and appealing, I'm sure most people will be pleased with the character designs and expressions. Expressions are not over-exaggerated, they're perfectly fitting and appropriate.

I recommend the manga to anyone who is a fan of reading LGBT works. There is some romance, but the focus is on the struggle of being gay, when being gay comes with negative connotations. Let’s call it a Slice of Life with an actual intensive, involving plot?

"I don't know how I handled loneliness. I can't remember how I dealt. All of that has escaped me. Without a trace."

[Plot]
Communication relies on a message from one human to another being interpreted correctly. Sawako Kuronama—a beautiful, selfless, misunderstood girl—enters high school with the same middle school social status she was given: a ghost. Not an invisible ghost, but a scary living, walking one. Her abnormal facial expressions and difficulty socializing landed her a spot as an outcast. She's exceptionally friendly and attempts to say hello to everyone she meets, but her initial—slightly funny—facial expressions cause them to flee away. That is, until the catalyst ... known as Shouta Kazehaya enters Sawako's life. He single handedly gives her the "ability" to destroy her comfort zone and widen her world. Don't be mistaken though, he is not the all-powerful male protagonist who manages to alone save her. Sawako's best friends Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida are precious gems who stay by her side regardless of situation, helping her grow.

[Characters]
Love. Platonic, Romantic, Unrequited. Love. This is a romance anime, love is expected. What I did not expect was how well platonic love was portrayed. The protagonists and their supporting friends are genuinely good people. It is not easy to create such realistic relatable characters.

For starters, Sawako is truly selfless. Not in an annoying, pathetic way; she is not a burden. She always attempts to create a clear line of communication, probably because she knows how it misunderstandings can be so cruel. Aesthetically, she is relatively pretty with long, black hair and bangs that suite her face. She is still new to social interaction, so sometimes she takes messages too literally, but in the end if it's important, she will find out through her own will. Sawako doesn't attract attention by means of pity or sympathy, she draws in people one they take the opportunity to know her. As she begins to become closer to her newfound friends, her character rapidly develops.

Shouta Kazehaya, every girl's love interest, falls for Sawako. However, the romance is not immediate—in fact it's awfully slow paced to be frank—but it's not boring either. The success of a romance anime heavily relies on the male protagonist too, and Kazehaya exceeds expectations. As a handsome, outgoing boy with a killer smile; he has girls fawning over him. His cute, polite personality and kind heart earn him a popular position in school. As an active member of the community, he his generally liked by everyone and receives little-to-no hate. He's almost equally as flustered as Sawako during their encounters, a "refreshing" factor. Unlike many other stereotypical male protagonist, he blushes, and get's embarrassed too. Shockingly, as much as Sawako looks up to Kazehaya, he is equally as memorized by her as she is by him.
Not only does the male protagonist surpass my expectations, Sawako's new found friends Ayane and Chizuru are remarkably impressive.

Ayane, a beautiful adult-like classmate of Sawako's, is exceptionally mature and intelligent. She wears plenty of makeup, has full lips and a great figure, and could easily be dismissed as a "popular" pretty girl, but instead she opts for the "badass" look. Her perceptive abilities are impressive and she's an awfully considerate person. Being slightly more mature, Ayune dates plenty of older people and has the most "experience" out of the group. She has no issues socializing and more often than many others thinks before she speaks.

Chizuru—a tall, strong, and athletic girl—is probably the most friendly and second most emotional of the bunch. She's very expressive, not in a rude way but in a funny way. The best way to describe her thought process most of the time would be "simple". She isn't stupid or any of the sorts, but she's nowhere near as observant as Ayane.

Both Chizuru and Ayane were best friends in middle school, and Sawako managed to fit into the group perfectly. They value Sawako's friendship and help her expand her horizons. Initially, they were a little freaked out by Sawako, but once they were able to get to interact with her, they immediately accepted her. Realizing that Sawako was actually friendly and tremendously kind-hearted, the two considered her a good friend. They are extremely reliable friends and worthy of Sawako's admiration.The pair—especially Ayane—often assists Sawako with her relationship with Kazehaya. In fact, if it weren't for Ayane I doubt Sawako would have the courage to even reach out to Kazehaya.

Ryu Sanada is the fifth link to the group of five. He's a quiet, observant, baseball playing boy. If he's not likeable then he's certainly not dislikeable. He provides great advice and blunt answers. . Ryu also is willing to listen to any of friend's problems. He's considered a part of the group and is invited to all activities involving the friends. Not to mention the fact that his room is most-often the area most used to host the parties/get-togethers.

Her parents are really supportive and kind.

[Features]
There are plenty comical moments that caused me to burst out laughing. Sawako's facial expressions, and sometimes simple misunderstandings are hilarious. The art is pretty, and switches at times to a more cartoonish style, especially when facial expressions are made. Characters are well designed, the main ones are all aesthetically pleasing.

The OP and ED are pleasant, good lyrics and an enjoyable voice. Character voices are great and fitting.

To me, the best most notable aspect of this anime would be not the romance, but the bonds between the characters. Sawakos' development is outstanding. Her two friends Ayane and Chizuru don't feel uncomfortable at all around the "awkward" Sawako, and Sawako isn't an introvert, she's just new to socializing.

The romance itself is quite slow, but certainly does develop over time. Kazehaya seems to be slightly more confident than Sawako, but not confident enough to bluntly confront her. Sawako misses a couple of hidden messages, being the slightly oblivious girl she is. The two are a great couple, if the pacing of the romance were a little quicker the anime would have soared.

If you have any interest in the Romance or Shoujo genre, then I highly suggest watching this anime. Though don't come in for the Romance, think of it as a nice sprinkle on a Slice of Life anime.

Thanks for reading!

"Even if we lose by 100 points, there’s a chance a meteor will strike the other team’s bench in the last second."—Kuroko Tetsuya

Sequel to season one, Kuroko No Basket 2 does not disappoint. The new season begins with a mild time-skip after the inter-high matches. Seiren High—no longer the underdog—is now of equal footing in terms of basketball recognition. The most notable difference the time-skip offers would be the physical improvement of the players; all other improvements—such as unique skills—are publicly developed in season 2. If anything, the anime has adapted an even faster pace and incorporates an unexpectedly drastic increase in the amount of ... action per episode. Games are now longer, more intense, and developed. The level of play has increased to a higher caliber. There are no more "easy" opponents in this Winter Cup. Each team has a unique play style, some specializing in more specific areas such as defense, offence, or speed. However, all teams must bend their play style in order to counter their opponent. This constant change of pace and strategy creates a fast paced, entertaining battle. The shounen aspect of the anime often shines during the intense moments of the game—where players are at full potential. Although shounen abilities are bound to be unrealistic, the anime counteracts some of this illogic by offering thorough explanations behind some abilities such as Kuroko's misdirection. As stated before, the games have gotten longer, meaning there are less games played but more detail to each specific match.

The entertainment level has reached an all new high, various jaw dropping moments are wisely incorporated to avoid repetition. To top it off, the anime captures viewer's attention by further expanding in the realm of character depth. Kuroko gains more expression and passion, and remains a glowing catalyst. Kuroko, "the shadow", cheering along with his team speaks volumes about how much character development takes place. Other basketball players too, receive a hefty amount of attention. Aces are prominent as usual, but now regular players are given much more spotlight. Whether it be three pointers, fakes, dunks, or passes each play is valuable. There are many times where players simply want to give up; honestly it's not easy to have endless motivation in face of defeat. Each character has their insecurities and doubts when it comes down to their skill level and natural talent, but it's ultimately up to them to decide if they will let that affect them. Teamwork is demonstrated through many lights, with emotionally supportive remarks accompanied by intermediate coordination, the value of trusting your teammates is highlighted.

The large amount of characters does have its downfall though. Not all characters receive recognition deserved, and even some of the former "mini-main characters" become less prevalent. The freshman hardly get any playtime, if any at all. They are mostly seen cheering on the team, rather than competing with the team. We miss out on the development and improvement of other teams due to the heavy focus on Seirin High. Still, the character development we do get is appreciated and worthwhile. Dual gender fan-service is implemented in two or three episodes, but it doesn't hinder the plot.

Art and sound has improved, not dramatically, but notably. Scenes where game-play is at peak, is where the artistic improvements are easily visible. The characters have more "fluid" movements, and facial expressions are clearer. The OP and ED are pleasing, and fit well with the heart-racing action. Voices are well done as usual, the English, however, is horrible. It's to be expected though, as I believe none of the voice actors use English other than for acting.

Something that has bothered me throughout the series was the exaggerated portrayal of the members of the Generation of Miracles. Members of the GoM were depicted as godlike undefeatable players. Although the GoM's abilities certainly deserve enormous recognition, no individual player—so far—has shown to be as overpowered as claimed; which is good. Each team has their own Aces, and below those Aces are above-average important players crucial to the team. Currently, the setup of one GoM per team, makes the competition in the Winter Cup relatively equal. The key games are expected to be close battles.

Another slightly problematic area is time. Seirin is an "end-game" team, but sometimes the star moments are too miraculous and timely. Like season 1, many times Seirin manages to unrealistically catch up towards the last minute(s) of the game. Some moments are so exaggerated that 20 seconds in the game timer is actually 3-4 minutes of the episode. Timing could have been better, to accommodate the intense game play. Even though it's nice to see a team catch up inspirationally, it should be saved for rare occasions. Under-use is better than over-use in situations like these.

I would strongly recommend viewers who enjoyed season one, to watch this season. Kuroko No Basket 2 manages to leave you wanting more. It was far too easy for me to finish these 25 episodes, as some games were so intense and involving it was difficult to stop watching.

Thanks for reading this review, have a great day!

The perfect mix of sports and shounen genre, Kuroko No Basket dominates the genre with a blend of action packed entertainment accompanied by competitive atmospheres. After the split of the Generation of Miracles—a middle school overpowered basketball team—Kuroko, a stoic ex-member of the GoM, makes it his mission to prove to the world that his style of basketball—teamwork over self-reliance—is equally as effective as any other. Unlike the rest of the GoM, Kuroko's abilities are purely supportive, using methods revolving around passing the ball. Kuroko stumbles upon a strong basketball player named Kagami. Together, the two make it their goal to defeat the GoM. Kuroko ... often refers to himself as a shadow, which emphasizes light—strong players—when ironically he becomes the Sun to any team he joins. Together, Kuroko's new high school—Seirin High—dives into a competitive basketball tournament hoping to win the championships.

Kuroko No Basket succeeds through its ability to attract all viewers. Some will be drawn in by character appearance and personality, while others may simply enjoy the competitive scenery. A common misconception is that you need to know anything about basketball before watching this anime, that's far from the truth. Everything is self explanatory, and anyone can watch. Although the abilities of players are unrealistic, it is to be expected. Think of the anime as a mixture of a hardcore battle anime, but instead of physical fights, powers are directed into a sport. Each episode is action filled, the pacing of the anime is relatively rapid hopping from game to game. Personal growth is a notable theme; all characters in the anime grow socially and physically. As I noted before, the anime is fast paced, almost every character in the anime—main cast or supporting cast—show remarkable increments of improvement as the story progresses. The hard-to-believe improvements are defended by the large amounts of practice each team goes through.

A wise choice by the creators was choosing Kuroko to be the main character. The prominent, yet invisible boy is likeable. His lack of expression and presence creates a character with less obnoxious flaws. As the saying goes, "If you have a flaw, fix it". Kuroko is bright, he adapts to situations and most importantly, isn't perfect. His imperfections exist, but aren't flaunted. The supporting cast are actually individual mini main characters. Each player on the team has their personalities and abilities highlighted. Unlike many other anime, they are not "useless" in comparison to the main characters. Albeit the team heavily relies on Kuroko and Kagami, they are still capable of succeeding to a certain extent without their two star players. Initially, I was hesitant towards the character Kagami, as he seemed to be heading the path of a Aomine—a previous member of Generation of Miracles, who was a solo player—, which would have been the exact same situation Kuroko had tried to avoid. In spite of my beliefs, I—thankfully—was proved wrong, Kagami is not a replicate of Aomine. Each character has their own unique abilities, and even though the word "strong" is overused in the anime, the word "strong" refers to overall capability, not simply physical strength.

The female characters defy the gender stereotype of women being stupidly clueless about sports, portrayed in many anime. Coach Riko demonstrates wisdom in coaching. Aside from the casual fan-service boob boasting, manager Momoi exhibits superb analytical skills. The Generation of Miracles, having all members on separate teams, created the perfect setting and plot to the anime. They are considered the "Aces" to their team, a secret weapon. However, it's important to distinguish that just because each team has a(n) "Ace(s)" doesn't mean that other team mates are useless. The game is not simply about one on one, it's the combination of a team's compatibility and individual abilities.

Sportsmanship is seen through various perspectives. The GoM actually have many genuinely kind members. It's just the way they represent their kindness that is often misinterpreted as intentional bashing. A common conflict many characters face is a battle between loving basketball, and loving winning. Kuroko, a basketball lover, blatantly states that victory is useless if you are not happy. His opinion is not shared amongst some others. In the end, most of the teams admittedly would prefer a well played game accompanied by a loss, rather than a effortless win.

The art and sound could be described as basic, nothing beautiful and nothing horrid. The colors chosen are fitting, the character designs are simple, but not too plain. When someone from the Generation of Miracles plays at full potential, they are surrounded by a glowing color correlated to their hair color. Although at first it seems cool, it does at some points become over used. Character facial expressions are also sometimes overdone. Players often have a shocked face when someone does something amazing, but you'd think that after seeing so many amazing plays/skills you wouldn't be as shocked. Personally, I found the OP and ED average, it could have been better but wasn't necessarily bad.

On a final note, I would recommend this anime to anyone who enjoys fast paced action. It was neither the sound, art, or story that captured my attention. Simply put, it was the anime's ability to provide a large quantity of entertainment and enjoyment. The sheer intensity and character depth puts this anime at the top. Unique abilities, team work, individual strength, and growth allow Kuroko No Basket to maintain a fast pace without being too quick. The mental processes and beliefs of each individual just add even more interest to the anime as a whole. Holistically, this anime succeeds beautifully.

"Don't humans spend their lives searching for something? They look for something then they forget about it. Humans are so strange!" –Snowdrop

Winter has approached with its harsh, unpleasant cold. While on a short walk to view the falling snow, Natsume encounters a snowball looking Youkai who is in search of a forgotten, lost possession. Natsume being the kind hearted child he is can't help but get involved. The OVA, surprisingly, could easily be an episode of the anime. The tone, mood, and plot are strikingly similar to many other episodes.

The bond between Nyanko Sensei and Natsume remains strong, with Nyanko Sensei staying beside ... Natsume even through his impulsive actions. Nyanko Sensei is hilarious, with his facial expressions accompanied with snarky comments I can't help but burst out in laughter. Although the two don't admit their strong bond; they really do get along quite well.

Natsume seems to have opened up more to Shigeru and Touko. The lovely couple, as expected, are still represented as kind loving parents. Shigeru seems to have no interest in questioning Natsume's odd unexplained—at least to those who don't know about youkai—actions. This lack of interest probably could be attributed to Shigeru understanding Natsume has secrets he'd like to keep to himself. Both Touko and Shigeru try to make Natsume feel welcomed by subtle actions. The OVA just further emphasized that the household is already a family, and they are always continuing to grow.

Sadly, there was no beautiful OP to begin the story. There was a decent piano ED, but I would've much preferred listening to any of the amazing ED's from any of the other seasons. The art is still shows consistent quality, and the sound effects are used wisely.

If you enjoyed all four seasons of Natsume Yuujinchou, then there's no reason to not watch this OVA. Don't miss out on another chance to see your beloved characters again!

It's been quite a while since I've seen the original anime. Thankfully, the quick re-cap at the beginning of the OVA brought back all the memories of what happened in the anime.

In this bundle consisting of two OVAs we get to see our beloved characters Nanami, Tomoe, and of course the loveable baby Mizuki. Sadly, the OVAs can easily be dismissed as generic. We have the typical Nanami who over thinks things, and tries to impress a Tomoe who never needed to be impressed. She tries to assert her independence, and ultimately ends up making a fool of herself in the attempt. Still, it's ... nice to see how the Tomoe x Nanami relationship has slightly changed into a closer one where Tomoe's more open.

On an ending note, the music was blissful, from the beginning to the end. The little scenes where everything becomes quiet and all you hear is a beautiful tune will never get old. The ending of the OVA seemed to leave a little mystery though, perhaps hinting towards something more in the future. I'd suggest giving this a watch if you enjoyed the original anime, it won't do any harm.

This review will contain spoilers for the first season only, it is strongly advised to watch the first season before viewing the second season.

Story: 7
Hakkenden season 2 continues right where season 1 left off. In this season Shino and his group continue to search for all eight of the marbles. The new character Ao becomes slightly more present in the second season, but not as much as I would have liked him to. Although I did enjoy this season, I found the second season to not be as "good" as the first season in terms of episode quality consistency. I expected the plot to be ... more in depth, but it felt extremely rushed. A lot of the episode were wasted on side-plots that did not relate to the original main plot. If this were a longer anime it'd be more understandable, but with only 13 episodes left the plot should have been more focused. Some episodes were simply awesome, while others were dull. What I did like though, was how well the tone switched so subtly, whether is was from happy to sad, or sad to funny. All the tones were well done, sad moments were truly meaningful, and the funny moments were actually funny. The anime did pick up in progression towards the end pleasantly.

Character: 8
There is not as much character development as I hoped to be, and there seems to be a lack of consistency in episode quality. Some episodes are very interesting, while others are irrelevant to the plot, or simply just dull and not entertaining. Coincidence is a key word, the characters with marbles seem to randomly gather together. The story even mocks itself by mentioning how coincidental all of these events are. What the story does do though is, create a strong "family" bond between all the characters that come into the story. Each character is given a back story and a defined personality.

Art: 10
The art is exemplary, it's evident that a lot of time and focus was spent on the colors and details. This anime would not be worth watching if it were not for the simple eye candy of how pretty everything is. The colors are soothing to look at and the characters are well drawn.

Sound:8
The OP is okay, the ED is better than the OP and provides a great end to each episode.

Overall:8
I'd still definitely recommend watching the second season if you enjoyed the first season. I wouldn't have too high expectations, but nevertheless, I still enjoyed watching this season. Towards the end the anime started to catch back on track and really become interesting.

"Loneliness is something whimsical and cruel"

Hakkenden is an anime consisting of spirits and demons, however it focuses more on action whether it be socially or physically (fighting) rather than focusing on logic and the specific details of how these demons exist. Shino, an 18 year old boy who has the permanent body of a non-aging 13 year old boy. This works to his benefit due to his personality and characteristics resembling a child. Shino is what makes the show, he's the lovable little main character; and almost everything is about him. His child hood friend Sosuke (18) accompanies him, and they have a best friend ... / brother relationship despite the differences in their appearance.

The anime immediately gives viewers a general idea of what the characters personalities are like within the first few episodes. From that point, it is up to the viewer to decide whether they will be able to build some sort of connection with the characters, or if the characters do not appeal to them.

Althought Hakkenden has a bad starting impression, it picks up rather quickly after the first few episodes. The age difference in terms of appearance between Sosuke and Shino makes it hard to see them as best friends and more as the older brother and little brother. Though many will claim there is a bountiful amount of fan service I'd disagree, Shino's just simply a little kid. The story itself implied that him and Sousuke were really close to begin with; it's not weird that two guys hug unless people purposely view it that way... That's just something I'd like to put out there.

The OP/ED are alright nothing spectacular, but there were two excellent songs inserted into different episodes to fit the scene. When I say amazing I mean lyrically and vocally, it was a great bonus.
The art's relatively pretty and satisfying; I feel there is a slight bit of fan service for Shino fan's. Though, the art does make the anime shine and it is one of the most prominent features of the anime.
The title picture for the anime doesn't do the art justice, I like the look of the characters in the anime much better than what the title picture portrays.

LONG STORY SHORT: Give the anime a shot if you think you'll like the characters; mostly Shino. The story line for the anime is decent enough that the viewer can enjoy the anime and be interested, but not good enough to jump out of your seat applauding.
I find myself re-watching a lot of episodes just simply because they're either really funny or adorable moments.

There is a season 2 which is out, and it seems very promising. The anime definitely needed more than 13 episodes to complete itself, so I'd definitely give season 2 a shot if you even slightly liked season 1.

I thoroughly enjoyed this anime for it's simplicity, aesthetics, and characters.

I'll admit I'm not a fan of any anime that uses robots to fight, but this anime doesn't revolve around simply technology and mechanisms; it includes what I love most: psychology and action with a purpose. I did not expect to like this anime nor did I expect an anime to from 2006 to have the aesthetics I typically prefer. So I dismissed it as an anime I wouldn't enjoy. Lo and behold a year later, I decided to give the anime a shot out of my lack of things to watch. I freaking love this anime so much that I'm reviewing it at only ... 20/25 episodes at night because I feel the urge to let others know before I continue to watch another episode that this is worth your time.


A British teen boy named Lelouch is fighting against Brittania all derived from his own ideology of what justice is. However, in order for immediate change in a strict corrupt society violence is necessary. Violence may only physically harm the individual targeted, but it simultaneously psychologically injures those who witness or are indirectly affected by it. His counter part Suzaku an eleven (Japanese citizen under control of British rule) wishes for justice too, but his methods of achieving it contradict what Lelouch believes. Long story short, various events lead these characters to their own paths whether the path is the same or different.


That summary was pretty poor and did the story little justice, so please let me give you a chance to see the anime holistically without spoiling anything.

1) The characters are like-able, interesting, and appealing. Some will argue that said character is annoying/obnoxious but I found all of them to be enjoyable. I found myself empathizing with both the "enemies" and the "heroes" at certain points. I switched back and forth on which side was right, and at times I found myself hating all of the actions taken. Yet when I asked myself "What would I do?" I had no solutions or even a remote idea.

2) There's always action going on, I watched 10 straight episodes with my eyes glued to the screen...

3) Progression, the anime gets better as the episodes pass. That's one of the most important things. I like not being able to predict what will happen next, but I also dislike silly plot twists with no logic. Code Geass managed to trick me plenty of times whilst staying realistic.

4) Morals. I like those.


Addition: (Just finished season 1, season 2 will go by so quick...)
Even though the plot didn't always go the way I wanted to, no matter how strongly I wished some things didn't happen in the story. I can't bend the anime to a happy fairy tale in which everything I'd like to occur happens. That's unrealistic, this anime made me awfully happy and sad at the same time at some events, but that's what I like the most. I'm not being spoon-fed or lied, I'm given reality in each episode.

What? It's over already?!

Those thoughts never left my head while watching this season. Although I'll have to admit, I was slightly disappointed in the lack of "big events" during this season. However, the anime has always kept a relaxing mood, whilst gently adding action and drama in small amounts. It'd be weird if something completely crazy and big were to happen anyways. I found myself wishing Natsume would say more things, admit more things, yet how realistic is it for him to actually do everything we as the viewers want him to do? In reality, Natsume has always acted in character, even when he ... grew and his ideals changed, he still was realistic and understandable.

Nyanko Sensei was also quite the character. His loyalty was admirable throughout the series, and although slightly boisterous he was undoubtedly intelligent. He managed to subtly enter his way into the family, assisting Natsume's effort to further develop his bonds with not only Youkai, but also humans.

When I took a day or two break from the anime, I lost interest in finishing it. However every time I watched just one episode, I was hooked right back into the anime and my eyes were glued to the television screen.

I'm definitely going to miss this anime and the characters. I do wish there was another season explaining more of the past of Nyanko Sensei and Reiko. The 52 episodes of Natsume Yuujinchou have gone by so quickly as I would have expected. I bid a farewell to this highly enjoyable anime!