Touko Fujiwara is an important supporting character in "Natsume’s Book of Friends." He is Takashi Natsume’s distant relative from his father's side and took him in after seeing how lonely and troubled the boy was. Calm and quiet most of the time, Touko Fujiwara deeply cares for Takashi, seeing him almost like a son. He also gets along well with Madara, even though his way of calling the spirit is a bit odd. Though he may appear composed now, Touko Fujiwara was a lively and adventurous child who was unafraid of unusual things or people. He once met Takashi’s grandmother, Reiko Natsume, though he does not remember her face or know her connection to Takashi. Touko Fujiwara can sometimes sense the presence of spirits, and he is understanding about Takashi’s strange behaviors, choosing not to question them much. In the anime, his role is bigger and he appears more often than in the original manga.
Touko Fujiwara is known for his glasses and distinct beard.
He dresses neatly and has a calm and gentle face.
When he was a child, he was energetic and had a lively look, quite different from his adult appearance.
He is usually quiet and doesn't talk much.
Touko Fujiwara is kind and caring, especially toward Takashi Natsume and his wife.
He treats Takashi almost like his own son, calling him by his first name.
Even though he sometimes notices strange things about Takashi, he never pries or judges.
As a child, he was playful and bold, not afraid of people or things that others might find scary or strange.
He didn't show fear even in front of Reiko Natsume, who many people found intimidating.
Touko Fujiwara is Takashi Natsume's distant relative on his father's side.
He met Takashi at a funeral for another distant relative.
Seeing Takashi alone and having a hard life, Touko Fujiwara talked with his wife and decided to take him in.
Some other relatives thought Touko Fujiwara was strange for taking in someone considered a burden, but he didn't mind.
He is married to Touko Fujiwara and lives a peaceful life with her and Takashi.
Touko Fujiwara seems able to feel the presence of spirits.
He once noticed something odd happening in his home and asked Reiko Natsume to drive away a spirit causing trouble.
He understands that Takashi has a special gift but chooses not to ask too many questions about it.
- Takashi Natsume: Treats him kindly, like a father to a son. He calls Takashi by his first name and wants to support him.
- Touko Fujiwara: His loving wife, they make decisions together and have a warm, understanding marriage.
- Madara (Nyanko-sensei): Calls him “Nyango-roh,” even though the spirit doesn’t like that name. Still, he is fond of Madara, just like Takashi.
- Reiko Natsume: When he was a boy, Reiko helped rid his house of a troublesome spirit. He does not remember her now, nor does he know she is Takashi's grandmother.
He did not realize the woman who helped his family as a child, Reiko Natsume, is Takashi's grandmother.
He has a strong sense of kindness, which led him to take in Takashi even when others wouldn't.
First Meeting with Takashi
Touko Fujiwara saw Takashi at a relative’s funeral.
He saw that Takashi had nobody and looked very sad.
He talked with his wife and they chose to bring Takashi home and take care of him.
Other relatives thought Touko Fujiwara was strange for taking in someone they saw as trouble.
Connection with Reiko Natsume
When Touko Fujiwara was a young boy, his house was bothered by a spirit.
Reiko Natsume came and drove the spirit away.
He doesn’t remember her face and doesn’t know that she is Takashi’s grandmother.
At the time, Reiko said, “If you could live in such a place, you would probably be happy.”
Many years later, Reiko’s grandson, Takashi, is taken in by Touko Fujiwara.
How He Treats Takashi
He sees Takashi as part of the family.
Even when Takashi acts strangely or goes out at odd times, Touko Fujiwara does not question him too much.
He respects Takashi’s privacy and quietly supports him.
Appearance in the Story
In the manga, Touko Fujiwara first appears around Volume 5.
He becomes a regular character after that.
In the anime, he shows up earlier and gets more scenes, especially ones where he and Touko Fujiwara show care for Takashi.
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