劇場版 夏目友人帳 ~うつせみに結ぶ~

Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond is a 2018 Japanese animated film produced by Shuka, directed by Hideki Ito under the chief direction of Takahiro Omori, and written by Sadayuki Murai. It is based on Yuki Midorikawa's manga and anime series, Natsume's Book of Friends, and is the first theatrical film with an original story. The story follows Takashi Natsume as he encounters people from his grandmother Reiko Natsume's past while returning names to youkai, leading to new incidents. Simultaneously, a mysterious seed attached to Nyanko-sensei grows into a tree in Natsume's garden overnight, splitting Nyanko-sensei into three miniature forms. Natsume must travel to a city once visited by his grandmother Reiko to find the truth and help Nyanko-sensei return to normal. The film is praised for its heartwarming style and delicate emotional depiction. It was released in Japan on September 29, 2018.