Natsume's Book of Friends Movie: Ephemeral Bond

Takashi Natsume continues his journey of returning spirit names from the Book of Friends, accompanied by his feline-like guardian, Madara—better known as Nyanko. One day after school, Takashi encounters a spirit named Monmonbou, who recognizes his name and recalls memories of his late grandmother, Reiko. Driven by curiosity, he visits the town where she once lived, forming an unexpected bond with Yorie Tsumura and her son, Mukuo, as he uncovers more about Reiko’s past. Meanwhile, Nyanko stumbles upon a peculiar “Spirit Seed” that rapidly grows into a fruit-bearing tree. Unable to resist, he eats the fruit—only to find himself split into three separate beings. As Takashi and his friends searc...