TV-Series
Description
Shūichi Natori hails from the ancient Natori exorcist clan, which retired when heirs capable of seeing youkai ceased to be born. His birth drew blame from the clan for attracting vengeful spirits and misfortunes, fostering a childhood steeped in pessimism. During this time, he encountered a bound youkai named Hiiragi and bandaged her injured hands. Hiiragi countered his belief of being a curse, stating children cannot curse others and that his presence brought her happiness.
As a teenager, his negative demeanor persisted until meeting the exorcist Takuma Yousuke, who inspired him to see his spiritual abilities as a potential force for good, leading to his decision to become an exorcist. At an exorcist meeting, he encountered Seiji Matoba and underwent a spiritual power test, discerning a distant kimono as "dark red"—indicating above-average, though not exceptional, ability compared to Matoba, who saw its "most beautiful form." Later, attempting to exorcise a three-horned youkai alone to earn Takuma's acknowledgment, he failed when Matoba intervened and claimed the victory.
In adulthood, Natori balances dual public and secret identities: a popular actor and singer, and a working exorcist leading the revived Natori clan. His signature trait is a lizard-shaped youkai tattoo that moves across his body, visible only to those with strong spiritual power, avoiding his left leg—a sign forewarning potential loss of the limb. This youkai enhances his spiritual abilities, though his power remains above average rather than exceptional. He specializes in paper-based spells (shikigami) for combat, tracking, and communication. He commands three familiars: long-term shiki Sasago and Urihime, and Hiiragi, whom he reencountered and saved from exorcism.
His relationship with Takashi Natsume evolved significantly. Initially seeking Natsume as an assistant due to their shared sight, Natsume declined. Despite this, they collaborate on exorcisms, with Natori repeatedly admonishing Natsume's recklessness with spirits, reflecting his protective concern. He describes Natsume as "someone who sees the same scenery," acknowledging their shared histories of isolation and deception. Natori actively shields Natsume from threats, particularly Matoba and those coveting the Book of Friends, believing the artifact's destruction would ease Natsume's burdens. He offers Natsume refuge, stating he can "come to his place whenever tired of lying."
His dynamic with Matoba remains contentious due to conflicting methods and Matoba's interest in exploiting the Book of Friends. He collaborates warily with other exorcists like Nanase but distrusts her clan's motives.
As a teenager, his negative demeanor persisted until meeting the exorcist Takuma Yousuke, who inspired him to see his spiritual abilities as a potential force for good, leading to his decision to become an exorcist. At an exorcist meeting, he encountered Seiji Matoba and underwent a spiritual power test, discerning a distant kimono as "dark red"—indicating above-average, though not exceptional, ability compared to Matoba, who saw its "most beautiful form." Later, attempting to exorcise a three-horned youkai alone to earn Takuma's acknowledgment, he failed when Matoba intervened and claimed the victory.
In adulthood, Natori balances dual public and secret identities: a popular actor and singer, and a working exorcist leading the revived Natori clan. His signature trait is a lizard-shaped youkai tattoo that moves across his body, visible only to those with strong spiritual power, avoiding his left leg—a sign forewarning potential loss of the limb. This youkai enhances his spiritual abilities, though his power remains above average rather than exceptional. He specializes in paper-based spells (shikigami) for combat, tracking, and communication. He commands three familiars: long-term shiki Sasago and Urihime, and Hiiragi, whom he reencountered and saved from exorcism.
His relationship with Takashi Natsume evolved significantly. Initially seeking Natsume as an assistant due to their shared sight, Natsume declined. Despite this, they collaborate on exorcisms, with Natori repeatedly admonishing Natsume's recklessness with spirits, reflecting his protective concern. He describes Natsume as "someone who sees the same scenery," acknowledging their shared histories of isolation and deception. Natori actively shields Natsume from threats, particularly Matoba and those coveting the Book of Friends, believing the artifact's destruction would ease Natsume's burdens. He offers Natsume refuge, stating he can "come to his place whenever tired of lying."
His dynamic with Matoba remains contentious due to conflicting methods and Matoba's interest in exploiting the Book of Friends. He collaborates warily with other exorcists like Nanase but distrusts her clan's motives.