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Natsume's Book of Friends Movie: Ephemeral Bond

“Natsume explores his grandmother's past while Nyanko splits into three after eating a mysterious spirit fruit.”

Natsume's Book of Friends Movie: Ephemeral Bond

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210 rank · 83,584 viewers · 228 favorites
Slice of Life Supernatural Iyashikei Mythology Shoujo
1 episodes · 1 hr 44 min min · Shuka · PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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Synopsis

Natsume explores his grandmother's past while Nyanko splits into three after eating a mysterious spirit fruit.

Takashi Natsume and his spirit companion Madara, nicknamed "Nyanko," continue returning the names of spirits from the Book of Friends given by his late grandmother Reiko Natsume. On his way back from school one day, Takashi encounters a lurking spirit named Monmonbou, who recalls memories of Takashi's grandmother after hearing his name. Takashi's natural curiosity leads him to explore a mysterious town where his grandmother used to live. Befriending her old acquaintance Yorie Tsumura and Yorie's son Mukuo, Takashi unveils more of his grandmother's past. In the meantime, Nyanko detours for food and stumbles upon a suspicious "Spirit Seed," which miraculously sprouts into a fruit tree overnight. Giving in to temptation, Nyanko consumes the fruit, splitting him into three. Seeking a solution to Nyanko's predicament, Takashi and his friends lend a hand, unexpectedly uncovering more secrets the town holds in the process.

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↓ 0.89

Running avg · Jun 2019 → Jan 2022

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  • Format 1 × 104′ eps × min
  • Total runtime 1h 44m all episodes
  • Aired Sep 2018 – ongoing
  • Source Movie media type
  • Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
  • Ref. BS-13282 catalog

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