Dandadan and Natusme's Book of Friends are both anime that feature yokai and psychic powers. They have drastically different tones and themes that separate them from each other, but there are intentional aspects of both series that stand out. One of the tools both of them use is subversion, even if it can be to different ends. The biggest thing they have in common, though, is how they treat their mascot characters. Turbo Granny starts out as an antagonist and catalyst in the story, only to get sealed in a lucky cat statue. From then on, she joins the supporting cast. Nyanko-sensei (Master Kitty Cat) is a powerful yokai who was sealed in a lucky cat statue for years until Takashi Natsume freed him. He's the second protagonist in the story, and he usually uses his lucky cat form out of habit.
Both of these characters are irresponsible, and arguably inappropriate for their teenage counterparts.
Both of these characters are irresponsible, and arguably inappropriate for their teenage counterparts.
- 1/6/2025
- by Rylie Clothier
- CBR
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