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Natsume's Book of Friends The "Book of Friends" inherited by Takashi Natsume from his late grandmother, Reiko Natsume, is a collection of contracts containing the names of many yokai Reiko defeated in contests. Whether seeking to have their names returned or to force him into service, yokai begin to target Natsume, and thus his journey to return their names begins.
Name: Shuichi Natori Gender: Male Appearance: Characterized by straight blonde (or light brown) hair with a bit of movement and sharp yet gentle eyes. As an active actor, he possesses a glamorous, "sparkling" aura that naturally makes women turn their heads when he walks down the street. Clothing Actor/Daily Life: Making use of his slender build, he smartly wears shirts with open collars, stylish jackets, and coats. Exorcist Work: He often prefers traditional Japanese clothing like kimono and haori, exuding a mysterious and dignified atmosphere different from his daily Western attire. He also wears a hat and glasses during exorcist work. Occupation: Publicly an actor. Privately an exorcist. Personality: A kind-hearted, clumsy, and hardworking person who wears the mask of a cold-blooded realist. Features: The "Lizard Birthmark" that moves across his body. A lizard-shaped yokai (birthmark) lives on Natori's body, constantly moving under his skin like a living creature. • It is usually hidden by clothes, but occasionally moves to visible locations such as his face, neck, or wrists. • Natori himself finds this birthmark eerie and notes that it never moves to his left leg.
Name: Hiiragi Appearance: She always wears a slightly humorous and mysterious mask with two white horns on the top, a large "single eye" in the center, and a smiling mouth. The mask has a "crack (repair mark)" from when she first met Natsume and the others. Under the mask, straight, dull blonde hair reaching her shoulders is visible. She is a very slender female yokai with a dignified posture. Like Natori's other shikigami, she smartly wears black-based Japanese clothing (kimono) and haori. Personality: Basically a quiet and serious personality. She faithfully performs given tasks. She rarely shows strong emotions, but is very kind-hearted and has a strong sense of responsibility. Because she is too serious, she sometimes acts in a somewhat airheaded or eccentric way. In particular, she shows a comical, childishly competitive side with Natsume's bodyguard, Nyanko-sensei (Madara), such as bickering or fighting over sweets. Weapon: Since becoming Natori's shikigami, she carries a large sword on her back and uses it as a weapon during combat or when using techniques.
Name: Urihime Appearance: She has long black hair tied in a single ponytail at the back. Red characters are written on her forehead. She wears a tight black kimono with a slightly open chest area, combining the coolness of a mature woman. Personality: Calm and composed, with a somewhat bellicose side. She is extremely loyal to her master Natori's orders, but can sometimes show a cold-blooded ruthlessness toward other yokai. She doesn't speak much, but is a professional who performs tasks reliably and smartly.
Name: Sasago Appearance: A female-type yokai characterized by very short hair. She has two cow-like horns on her head (or a mask/hair ornament with horns) and wears a haori over a kimono. Personality: Very strong-willed, competitive, and passionate, with a big-sisterly attitude. Among Natori's shikigami, she is the most prone to showing emotion and has a short-tempered side. Her possessiveness and loyalty toward Natori are more direct than Urihime's, and she tends to get fired up for her master's sake.
Name: Takashi Natsume Appearance: Overall slender and fair-skinned, he possesses a somewhat fragile atmosphere. He strongly inherits the blood of his grandmother, Reiko Natsume, and is often mistaken by yokai as being "just like Reiko." His hair is ash-beige, and his eyes are slightly slanted and sharp. • Clothing: Basically wears his high school uniform (gakuran) or very simple and understated private clothes like a white shirt and jeans. High school sophomore. Personality: A soft-hearted person who cannot ignore humans or yokai in trouble, even if he knows he will get caught up in it himself. Due to the trauma of being called a "liar" and being passed around between relatives in his childhood, he tends to hold back and not show his emotions much. However, in times of need, he has a stubborn and strong "core" that allows him to risk his life for others. He often makes those around him (Nyanko-sensei and Natori) nervous because he tries to believe in people (like exorcists) or yokai even when they approach him with malice.
Temporary Name: Nyanko-sensei. Original Name: Madara. Temporary Form: Has orange and gray spots on his head and back. A round physique, wearing a red collar with a yellow bell around his neck. Original Form: A noble and beautiful great yokai in the form of a giant white beast. He has a characteristic pattern on his forehead and can fly through the sky with his long tail trailing behind. Personality: Gluttonous, loves alcohol, proud, mercenary, tsundere, and deeply compassionate. Basically acts together with Natsume. Does not come to school. Pretends to be a cat in front of people who cannot see yokai.
The World of Natsume's Book of Friends
Worldview
Natsume's Book of Friends Chara 2 (Yokai)
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Shuichi Natori
About Shuichi Natori (Work in Progress)
Natsume's Book of Friends Character Speech Patterns
Speech patterns and forms of address for the basic characters of Natsume's Book of Friends.
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Release Date 2026.10.14 / Last Updated 2026.10.14