Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hajimete no Otsukai

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Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hajimete no Otsukai
Genres: Iyashikei, Mythology, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Supernatural
Themes: Iyashikei, Mythology
Demographics: Shoujo
Studios: Brain's Base
Producers: Ai Addiction, Aniplex, Nihon Ad Systems
Rating: 7.64 / 10
Rank: #1509
Popularity: #3972
Users Listed: 38,230
Users Scored: 18,642
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/06/2024
Aired: December 15, 2013 (Fall)
Type: special
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

Following a brief separation from his master, Takashi Natsume, the enigmatic Madara, known as Nyanko-sensei, unexpectedly encounters two young siblings. Initially reluctant to engage with the children, Nyanko-sensei’s protective instincts kick in when he recognizes the danger they face within the nearby forest, teeming with potentially hostile youkai. He reluctantly agrees to guide them to safety, a journey that quickly becomes more complicated than anticipated. The series explores the contrast between Nyanko-sensei's powerful, world-weary nature and the boundless energy of childhood innocence. The story balances moments of genuine concern for the siblings’ well-being with comedic situations arising from navigating everyday life alongside such inquisitive companions, highlighting the unexpected bonds formed in unusual circumstances within a world populated by supernatural beings.

Characters:

  • Madara (Main) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kazuhiko
  • Natsume, Takashi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi
  • Older Twin Brother (Main) - Voice Actors: Kawashiro, Hidenosuke
  • Younger Twin Sister (Main) - Voice Actors: Akieda, Kazua
  • Chobi-hige (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cho
  • Fujiwara, Touko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Miki
  • Hiiragi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki
  • Hinoe (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamura, Akemi
  • Hitotsume no Chuukyuu Youkai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuyama, Takashi
  • Kitamoto, Atsushi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suganuma, Hisayoshi
  • Natori, Shuuichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira
  • Nishimura, Satoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Ryouhei
  • Sasada, Jun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki
  • Taki, Tooru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Rina
  • Tanuma, Kaname (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horie, Kazuma
  • Ushikao no Chuukyuu Youkai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimozaki, Hiroshi

Staff:

  • Kyoutani, Tomomi (Producer)
  • Sasaki, Reiko (Producer)
  • Satou, Yumi (Producer)
  • Taneoka, Tomoko (Producer)
  • Yokoyama, Shuko (Producer)
  • Satou, Kazuya (Assistant Producer)
  • Deai, Kotomi (Director)
  • Oomori, Takahiro (Director, Script)
  • Hasegawa, Toshio (Special Effects)
  • Izumo, Noriko (Sound Effects)
  • Midorikawa, Yuki (Original Creator)
  • Miyake, Masanori (Planning)
  • Miyawaki, Hiromi (Color Design)
  • Natsume, Kouichirou (Planning)
  • Sakai, Toshirou (Planning)
  • Seki, Kazuhiko (Editing)
  • Shiraishi, Makoto (Planning)
  • Takata, Akira (Character Design, Animation Director)
  • Yamada, Tatsuo (Animation Director)
  • Yoshimori, Makoto (Music)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Natsume Yuujinchou Shi (anime - Parent Story)