Shuuichi Natori is a famous actor who secretly works as an exorcist. He is one of the few people who can see spirits, just like Takashi Natsume. Shuuichi has a strong and unique aura that makes him stand out, which he enjoys using to get attention. Even though he sometimes seems playful or distant, he cares deeply about his friends and has a lonely past because of his special abilities. He often tries to help Takashi and others who have connections to spirits. Shuuichi is known for his sparkling personality, his complicated feelings about the Book of Friends, and his loyal spirit companions. Fans love his cool style and honest nature.
Shuuichi Natori is a tall man, standing at 175 cm.
He has brown hair and a charming smile that catches everyone’s eye.
His overall look makes him easy to notice in a crowd, partly because of his actor’s aura.
In the anime, his hair color and style are a bit similar to Takashi Natsume’s.
Shuuichi has a playful and sparkling personality.
He sometimes jokes about his own charm, saying things like, “Sorry for shining so much!”
He enjoys getting people’s attention and doesn’t mind being seen as a little mysterious.
Even though he pretends to be light-hearted, he actually feels lonely sometimes because he lost his mother as a child and was pushed away by his family for his powers.
He is caring toward people like Takashi, and often gives helpful advice or lends a hand.
Shuuichi Natori comes from a powerful family of exorcists who used paper charms to capture or seal spirits.
Over time, his family lost its strength because fewer members were born with the spirit-seeing gift.
When Shuuichi was born, the family hoped things would get better, but instead, they feared his powers would bring back ghosts and trouble.
He once found a lizard-shaped mark that moved around his body, which made him feel uneasy and spurred him to study spirits and how to get rid of them.
He learned most things by himself and also got some advice from fellow exorcists like Yousuke Takuma.
As he worked hard, Shuuichi became famous again as an exorcist, but this made some people jealous.
Shuuichi wears glasses, following his mentor’s advice that “you can see spirits better through glass.”
Shuuichi has the power to see and interact with spirits, just like Takashi Natsume.
He is skilled at using paper dolls for exorcism and capturing spirits.
His spiritual strength is high, and he can command spirit companions, called Shiki — Hiiragi, Sasago, and Urihime.
With Takashi Natsume
Shuuichi is one of the few people who understands Takashi’s abilities.
He calls Takashi a “companion who can see the same things” and even tried to recruit him as an assistant.
He respects Takashi’s choices, even when they are different from his own.
Over time, he becomes a trusted friend, someone Takashi can talk to about secrets like the Natsume’s Book of Friends.
With Madara
Madara, also known as Nyanko-sensei, calls Shuuichi a “suspicious man.”
They often have funny arguments, sometimes even wrestling like children at a hotel.
With Exorcists
Shuuichi sometimes attends meetings with other exorcists but dislikes the cruel ways of Seiji Matoba and his secretary Nanase.
He learned how to handle lies and tricks to protect himself around them and his own family.
With His Spirit Companions
Shuuichi uses three spirit companions to help him in his work: Hiiragi, Sasago, and Urihime.
- “A companion who can see the same things.”
- “Something so dangerous, you should just burn it.” (about the Book of Friends)
- “Things never go smoothly with you.”
- “Don’t worry; missing sleep can’t dim my smile!” (sparkling aura)
Actor and Exorcist
Shuuichi is a popular actor and can easily gather attention with his unique aura.
He enjoys the buzz he creates and sometimes jokes about it.
Alongside acting, he fights dangerous spirits as an exorcist, keeping these two lives separate.
Meeting Takashi Natsume
He is the second person to discover Takashi’s ability to see spirits, after Kaname Tanuma.
He tries to become friends with Takashi and even invites him to help with exorcising spirits.
Although Takashi refuses, Shuuichi accepts Takashi’s decision without hard feelings.
Discovering the Book of Friends
One day, Shuuichi sees Takashi returning names to spirits but does not question him right away.
Later, a former spirit companion hints at the Natsume’s Book of Friends.
Shuuichi becomes curious and starts investigating, eventually learning the truth from Takashi.
He says, “You should just burn something as dangerous as that,” showing he thinks differently about the Book’s importance.
Protecting the Book
When Takashi entrusts Shuuichi with the Book of Friends for a time, Shuuichi patiently guards it.
When he returns it, he honestly thanks Takashi for trusting him, though he admits he still doubts himself.
High School Times
In high school, Shuuichi was more hot-blooded.
When he met Seiji Matoba, he was angered by Matoba’s arrogance.
Although they worked together once, Shuuichi could not accept Matoba’s behavior and later went his own way.
Life and Family
Shuuichi lives alone in a sparse apartment, using it mainly for sleeping and spirit work.
His family is rich and owns a big house with servants, but he mostly stays away from them.
Fans and Popularity
Even outside the world of spirits, Shuuichi is popular everywhere he goes.
People often recognize him as a celebrity and talk about his handsome looks and charisma.
- Shuuichi’s “sparkling” aura is sometimes seen as a type of spiritual energy.
- In the LaLa 2018 November issue, he ranked third in a popularity poll.
- He often says funny things about his own charm, which seems to never fade, even when he’s tired.
- Shuuichi calls himself "I" or, sometimes, "me" — he used “me” more in high school.
- He named Takashi’s disguise “Nutmeg” when he hid his true identity as a spirit companion.
Shuuichi’s loyalty to his friends, strong spiritual powers, and clever mind set him apart.
He is trusted by both humans and spirits, even if he sometimes feels unsure of himself.
His actions show that he truly cares, protecting Takashi whenever he can.
He is a shining, reliable friend and one of the most memorable characters in the Natsume’s Book of Friends series.
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