The second season of Natsume Yuujinchou is as cozy as ever, with new youkai and funny moments to enjoy. Just as it was in the first season, Natsume meets new youkai and help them with their problems hoping to make their lives better. He also had to continue to tie up the loose ends which his late grandmother, Reiko, left behind.

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The synopsis for both seasons is understandably the same in general but there are differences in the two seasons. The first season, like any other introduction, is a series where it helps us get integrated into Natsume's world. In other words, getting used to the norm. It is also in the first season where we were also introduced to a few important characters who would have left what I believe is a significant impact to the story in the later seasons. And because Natsume's world involves youkai, exorcism is inevitable to appear in the series, which the first season briefly introduced.

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Although the first season does show Natsume trying to bond with his loved ones more, it is in the second season where we see him learning to open up more to his loved ones. One such person would be Tanuma who shared a similar experience to Natsume except his ability to see spirits is extremely diluted.

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Exorcism is still present in the second season as Natori, possibly representing the exorcists in general, has been quite active and seems to be constantly involved with Natsume. It is also in this season where we see both Natori's and Natsume's friendship getting stronger.

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In addition to exorcism continuing to exist, sorcery is also briefly introduced in this season with a new character, Taki Tooru, who would later one of Natsume's closest confidant and helper whenever he encounters trouble with the youkai.

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Overall, the second season does not fail to meet the expectations of a cozy anime despite having some exorcism and evil youkai present. But it is also in the second season where a can of worms is slowly being open to reveal a more complex lore of Natsume.