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Natsume's Book of Friends 5
Natsume Yuujinchou Go
Average Rating: 10 / 10

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Violence: 2 / 10
Nudity: 1 / 10
Theo Theme: 5 / 10
Neg Theme: 3 / 10

Brief Description:
Takashi Natsume is a boy who's been able to see youkai ever since he was a child. Ever since he inherited the "Book of Friends" from his grandmother Reiko, he and his self-proclaimed bodyguard Nyanko-sensei have spent their days returning names to the youkai who are bound by the book. As he meets the different youkai and people, he finds himself with many more things that he cares about. He wonders whether it's right to keep secrets to protect someone as little by little he works up the courage to build even more friendships. (Source: ANN)

https://myanimelist.net/anime/32983/Natsume_Yuujinchou_Go

US Release Date: 2016
US Distributor: Crunchyroll
Rated: PG-13
Natsume's Book of Friends 5 is complete at 11 episodes.
User Reviews
08/22/2022: Rose Faerie [ Already Rated ]

Violence: It's the same slapstick, threats, and fantasy violence as usual.

Sex and Nudity: None, as per usual.

Theological Themes: Again, it's the same as previous seasons.

Problematic Themes: There's some alcohol consumption, though I don't remember Nyanko-sensei getting drunk this time around.

Overall: This was a very solid entry into the Natsume franchise.

I was extremely pleased by the backstories this season. We get to see Natori as a high school student, as well as his backstory with the head of the Matoba clan. This offered a lot of insight into his character.

We also get to see the Fujiwaras before they take in Natsume, as well as what lead up to their decision to foster him.

I love the way the world around Natsume gets so fleshed out. I always felt like everyone and everything had a purpose.

The music was also super nice this season. It was an improvement over the theme song for season 4, which annoyed me. I actually recognized the artists for this season from other anime Sasanomaly and Aimer, who did the OP and ED respectively.

I'd say older elementary school and middle school would be the youngest ages I'd give this series to.

Added: July, 2022