haruarus's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
misssusan's review against another edition
3.0
I really love this series because it's one of the few shoujo I can think that's so strongly thematically structured around friendship. Romance is barely a presence; it's a bit like Diana Wynne Jones that way. And while I have nothing against romance (a comment oft heard from me on anime: great but they should've kissed) getting to see friendship so emphasized is a really lovely change. I have a lot of feelings about Natsume building connections with people! And this entire volume is about that, Natsume and the previously unnamed classmates he hangs out with, Natsume and Tanuma, Natsume and his aunt and uncle. I love how often he feels completely awkward about it; of course he would. Getting close to friends when you haven't before is a skill, it definitely took me awhile to learn it. Still learning it to be honest. 3.5 stars
nvciel's review against another edition
5.0
I am addicted! Natsume is deeply touching! He cares so much for yokai and humans alike. He’s a sympathetic character yet he does not feel sorry for himself. I am looking forward to reading the next volume.
paleteas's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, this is definitely my favorite volume yet. Every single chapter in it is some of my favorite episodes from the anime, and they are just as good in the manga. Probably some of the more emotional tearjerkers of the chapters in this series.
protovulcan's review against another edition
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Great episode involving Tanuma and Taki (LOML) and an emotional backstory to Natsume moving in with the Fujiwara's
joanarcherknight's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ladydewinter's review against another edition
5.0
This volume has one of my favourite stories so far; the two-parter focussing on Natsume and Tanuma and on the difficulty of getting closer to other people.
This series has definitely found its way into my heart. Usually, when I love something as much as I love this series, I get all excited and bubbly and whatnot. Here, it's more quiet, in a way (at least so far), but I truly love it. These stories are so well told and have a powerful message that's truly heartwarming.
This series has definitely found its way into my heart. Usually, when I love something as much as I love this series, I get all excited and bubbly and whatnot. Here, it's more quiet, in a way (at least so far), but I truly love it. These stories are so well told and have a powerful message that's truly heartwarming.
jjamy55's review against another edition
4.0
Tanuma and Natsume fighting evil? No, more like a helping hand to yokai and bonding time.