By [ad_1]
Madara, also called Nyanko-sensei, is one of the main characters of Natsume’s Book of Friends. This dangerous and high-status cat-like Yokai acts as the bodyguard of the protagonist Natsume Takashi, who has inherited the Book of Friends from his grandmother which holds in it the names of many different Yokai and grants the user the ability to control them. Initially, Madara’s reason for sticking around Natsume is selfish: he strikes a deal with Natsume that if he dies, the Book of Friends will become his. But as the series goes on, Madara develops a friendly and caring relationship with Natsume and helps him on his quest to return the names within the book despite the fact that doing so will diminish the value of the book when it finally becomes Madara’s.
Though Madara is prideful, he also has a funny and playful side. He likes eating good food and sometimes acts exactly like a cat, swatting at cat toys and chasing small animals. We like Madara because his character does a good job of balancing complicated motivations and humor. Plus, as the story goes on, it becomes clear he cares deeply about Natsume as a friend and ally, and we find their relationship totally adorable.
[ad_2]
