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Natsume's Book of Friends

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Shonen manga by Yuki Midorikawa serialized from 2005. Natsume, who sees youkai, inherits a 'Book of Friends' and navigates relationships with supernatural beings. Fusing Japanese youkai culture with modern life and emphasizing warm human connections, it has received multiple anime adaptations praised both domestically and internationally.

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Subcategory:Manga

Location:Tokyo

Time Period:2005-present

Influence:National

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