This anime is indeed beautifully made, from the animation, dialogue, plot, pacing and storyline. It is laid back yet interesting enough for you to want to go to the next episode. The animation will sunk you in, unlike mostly rigid animation style, this one is more like a painting. You can feel like you are bathing in the warm summer light, and listening to the rustling tree branch. Its main genre is slice of life but don't be fooled, it has a subtle darkness and adequate complexity for the adult viewers yet simple and delightful for the young ones (que. sensei~~). It is suitable when you want a relaxing watch while still having your thoughts in the story. Neat non-exaggerating humor, realistic characters' personality and most importantly the main character, Natsume is not your usual he-is-the-good-guy-coz-he-is-the-hero but his personality and attitude is built based on his childhood and his surrounding (he matures early, is a deep thinker and stable emotional level) making him a pleasant character.