Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 Episode 5 The Tree of Promise
- TV-14
- February 3, 2009
- 23 min
Natsume's Book of Friends season 2 episode 5, "The Tree of Promise," follows the story of Takashi Natsume, a young man who inherited the ability to see spirits from his grandmother, Reiko.
In this episode, Natsume and his friends venture into the forest to find a very special tree known as the Tree of Promise. According to legend, the Tree of Promise is said to grant any wish to those who make a promise to it. But in order for the tree to fulfill its promise, the person who made the wish must return to the tree and make another promise.
As they search for the tree, Natsume and his friends come across a group of spirits who appear to be guarding the tree. These spirits are not friendly and attack the group, but they manage to escape and continue their search.
Along the way, Natsume meets a young girl named Hiiragi who is looking for the Tree of Promise, hoping that it will help her reunite with her lost brother. Natsume agrees to help her and they continue on together.
As they approach the Tree of Promise, they find that it is guarded by a powerful spirit who will not let them pass without a token. After a tense encounter, the spirit allows them to pass and they finally reach the tree.
Natsume and Hiiragi make their promises to the tree and are granted their wishes. But as they leave, Hiiragi realizes that in order for her wish to come true, she must return to the tree and make another promise.
"The Tree of Promise" is a touching episode that explores the themes of hope, love, and the importance of keeping promises. Natsume's journey to find the Tree of Promise also showcases the beauty of nature and the magical world of spirits. It is a must-watch episode for fans of the series and a great introduction for those who are new to it.