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Natsume's Book of Friends Collection

2 movies · 2018–2021

The "Natsume's Book of Friends Collection" is a compilation of animated feature films based on the popular Natsume's Book of Friends series. This collection encompasses two films released between 2018 and 2021, with a total runtime of 156 minutes. The combined revenue generated by these films is 17,473,797. The collection includes "Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond," released in 2018, and "Natsume's Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor," which premiered in 2021. The films have a combined IMDb rating of 7.2. The total budget for the entire collection was zero. The two films together have accumulated a revenue of 17,473,797. This animated film collection provides further exploration of the world and characters established in the Natsume's Book of Friends franchise.

2Movies
$17.5MBox office
7.2IMDb
2h 36mRuntime
2018–2021Years

Franchise cast

All movies in chronological order

1Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond posterNatsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral BondMovie · 2018 · 104m · Animation, Fantasy, DramaNatsume, who bridges the human and spirit worlds, unexpectedly reconnects with Yuki, a former classmate, stirring up painful memories connected to a particular Yokai. He also meets Yorie Tsumura, a woman from the past of a Yokai whose name he restored. Yorie, who knew a person named Reiko, now lives peacefully with her son Mukuo. Natsume finds solace with them, but a mysterious Yokai is troubling their town. Returning from an investigation, a "Yokai seed" attached to Nyanko Sensei sprouts into a fruit tree in the Fujiwara's garden overnight. After eating a fruit shaped like him, Nyanko Sensei suddenly splits into three!0.1
2Natsume's Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor posterNatsume's Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange VisitorMovie · 2021 · 52m · Animation, Drama, FantasyThe film tells two stories: "Ishi Okoshi" and "Ayashiki Raihousha." In "Ishi Okoshi," Natsume encounters a small spirit named Mitsumi in the woods. Mitsumi needs help awakening the powerful spirit "Iwatetsu" from a long sleep, and Natsume decides to assist. In "Ayashiki Raihousha," a strange visitor begins visiting Tanuma daily. The visitor speaks briefly with Tanuma before departing each time. Natsume, aware the visitor is a spirit, grows concerned for Tanuma, but Tanuma finds these interactions enjoyable. Although the spirit means no harm, Tanuma's health gradually declines.0.1