Takashi Natsume
Takashi Natsume is the main protagonist of Natsume's Book of Friends. He inherits his grandmother's Book of Friends and uses his powerful spiritual abilities to return the names within it to their yokai owners. He is kind and reserved, but fiercely protective of those he cares about.
Quick Facts
What is Takashi Natsume's age?
15-17, depending on the season of the anime or manga.
What is his height?
167 cm (5'6")
What is his birthday?
July 1st
What is his hair and eye color?
Ash blonde hair and light brown eyes (anime); pale silver hair and green eyes (manga)
What is his role in Natsume's Book of Friends?
Main protagonist and inheritor of the Book of Friends.
What is his relationship to Reiko Natsume?
He is her grandson.
What is his goal?
To return the names in the Book of Friends to their rightful owners.
What is his personality like?
Kind, reserved, and sometimes easily fooled, but also capable of strong emotions and fierce protectiveness.
What are his abilities?
He possesses strong spiritual powers, allowing him to see and interact with yokai, and he can return names from the Book of Friends.
Description
Personality
Takashi is a kind and compassionate young man, often displaying empathy towards both humans and yokai. His reserved nature stems from a troubled past marked by loneliness and the burden of his abilities. While initially shy and hesitant to form close relationships, his interactions with Madara and his friends lead to significant personal growth and a gradual opening up. He values kindness and loyalty, and despite his own struggles, he strives to be a good person. His past experiences have left him with a deep understanding of loneliness and a strong desire to protect others from similar pain. He often hides his true abilities to avoid burdening those he cares about, showcasing his selflessness and consideration for others' feelings.
Abilities
* **Spiritual Perception & Awareness:** Can see and interact with yokai. * **Spiritual Power:** Possesses exceptionally strong spiritual abilities, capable of harming yokai with physical strikes. * **Name Invocation:** Can return names from the Book of Friends, freeing the bound yokai. * **Dream-Walking:** Can enter the dreams of yokai. * **Memory Entering & Perception:** Can see the memories of yokai. * **Exorcist Spell-Casting:** Can cast spells to purify or banish yokai. * **Sealing:** Has some experience with sealing spells. * **Banishing:** Can cast powerful banishing spells.