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Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond

Original title: Gekijoban Natsume Yujin-cho: Utsusemi ni Musubu
  • 2018
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018)
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An orphaned teen encounters a supernatural creature that has the ability to look human.An orphaned teen encounters a supernatural creature that has the ability to look human.An orphaned teen encounters a supernatural creature that has the ability to look human.

  • Directors
    • Hideki Itô
    • Takahiro Ômori
  • Writers
    • Yuki Midorikawa
    • Sadayuki Murai
  • Stars
    • Hiroshi Kamiya
    • Ayumi Fujimura
    • Kazuhiko Inoue
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    567
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Hideki Itô
      • Takahiro Ômori
    • Writers
      • Yuki Midorikawa
      • Sadayuki Murai
    • Stars
      • Hiroshi Kamiya
      • Ayumi Fujimura
      • Kazuhiko Inoue
    • 1User review
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018)
    Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018)
    Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018)
    Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018)
    Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018)
    Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018)
    Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018)
    Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (2018)
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    Top cast

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    Hiroshi Kamiya
    Hiroshi Kamiya
    • Takashi Natsume
    • (voice)
    Ayumi Fujimura
    • Young Takashi Natsume
    • (voice)
    Kazuhiko Inoue
    Kazuhiko Inoue
    • Nyanko-sensei
    • (voice)
    • …
    Sanae Kobayashi
    Sanae Kobayashi
    • Reiko Natsume
    • (voice)
    Ayumu Murase
    Ayumu Murase
    • Daisuke Yûki
    • (voice)
    Miki Itô
    Miki Itô
    • Tôko Fujiwara
    • (voice)
    Eiji Itô
    • Shigeru Fujiwara
    • (voice)
    Kazuma Horie
    • Kaname Tanuma
    • (voice)
    Rina Sato
    • Tôru Taki
    • (voice)
    Ryohei Kimura
    • Satoru Nishimura
    • (voice)
    Hisayoshi Suganuma
    • Atsushi Kitamoto
    • (voice)
    Miyuki Sawashiro
    Miyuki Sawashiro
    • Jun Sasada
    • (voice)
    Akira Ishida
    Akira Ishida
    • Shûichi Natori
    • (voice)
    Satsuki Yukino
    • Hiiragi
    • (voice)
    Ayako Kawasumi
    Ayako Kawasumi
    • Sasago
    • (voice)
    Akari Higuchi
    • Urihime
    • (voice)
    Akemi Okamura
    Akemi Okamura
    • Hinoe
    • (voice)
    Takaya Kuroda
    • Misuzu
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Hideki Itô
      • Takahiro Ômori
    • Writers
      • Yuki Midorikawa
      • Sadayuki Murai
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    • Trivia
      Ever since he was little, Takashi Natsume has been able to see what others could not, namely monstrous spirits known as Yokai.
    • Connections
      Version of Natsume's Book of Friends (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Remember
      Performed by Uru
      Lyrics & Music by Uru
      Arranged by Tomi Yo
      Courtesy of Sony Music Associated Records

    User reviews1

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    Featured review
    9/10
    Heartwarming and mellow
    I expected this film to advance the storyline of the series, but instead it's like a prolonged episode. Which is not a bad thing, and understandably they wanted to make something that would be accessible for new viewers as well as fans of the series.

    The film has all the same qualities as the series: reflections on family, friendships and belonging, some funny moments, a bit of low-risk action, beautiful landscapes with lots of nature.

    This is a calm, happy watch for a relaxing evening.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2018 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official Site (Japan)
      • Official Site (USA)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bond
    • Production companies
      • Aniplex
      • Hakusensha
      • Kinoshita Group
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,473,797
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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