Natsume's Book of Friends (4)

Category: TV Series
Adult: No
Native: 夏目友人帳 肆
Romaji: Natsume Yuujinchou Shi
Titles:
夏目友人帐4
夏目友人帐 肆
Natsume Yujincho (4)
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นัตสึเมะกับบันทึกพิศวง ภาค 4
Runtime: 25 minutes
Aired: Jan 3, 2012 [13 years 4 weeks ago]
Ended: Mar 27, 2012 [12 years 10 months ago]
Language: Japanese
Genres:
Action
Comedy
Fantasy
Horror
Tags:
Violence
Slapstick
Daily Life
Magic
Coming Of Age
Contemporary Fantasy
Friendship
Demon
Bishounen
Alcohol
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Natsume Takashi has been able to see yokai since his early days. His grandmother, Reiko, possessed the Yujin-chou, a list of names of yokai sworn to fealty. Ever since Takashi inherited the list, he has been constantly attacked by yokai. Takashi, however, has decided to return to the yokai their names. Together with his self-proclaimed bodyguard Nyanko, Takashi has met and come to know many yokai. ~ translated and adapted from official site by Cranston * Based on a manga by Midorikawa Yuki, serialised in LaLa DX in 2005, before switching to LaLa in 2008.

Episode 1: Natsume Captured
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-01-03
Natsume is jumped by a group of Youkai trying to steal the Book of Friends for their master. Once captured, Natsume discovers that an old problem is back in a big way. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: The Eastern Forest
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-01-10
Natsume, now trapped in the mansion, is trying to keep the Monkey Mask youkai from revealing the Book of Friends to Matoba. While Hinoe and Misuzu attempt to find the strange youkai’s master. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: The Little Ones
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-01-17
After Natsume returned Amana’s name, she accused him of stealing her ring. He has three days to find and return it before she burns down his house. To make matters worse, the ring is trapped in the hair of a migratory youkai, and Nyanko-sensei is unable to use his powers. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: Stand-In
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-01-24
Natsume is at home early one evening when he hears a knock on the door. He sees Tohko outside, asking to be let in. But when he opens the door, there's nobody there, and a gust of wind rushes past. Another Youkai is after the book of friends! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: To You, From Bygone Days
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-01-31
An old classmate Yuriko, remembers her time watching Natsume and how he was a little weird. A clingbug from Natsume’s past reminds him of the time he spent running from a youkai with a grudge. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: Other Side Of The Glass
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-02-07
Natsume overhears whispers that a powerful youkai is reviving, later that evening he is trapped in a bottle as an offering. Humans can’t see or hear him, so Nyanko-sensei decides to help the “best” way he can… Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: The Gap Between Humans and Youkai
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-02-14
Natsume’s greatest fear has come true. Someone not involved in the world of youkai is hurt because of him. Natori needs Natsume to regain his composure or they will be eaten by Omibashira! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: When I Was Deceived
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-02-21
Natsume is walking home one day when he's accosted by a flying Tengu, who lifts him up into the sky! Meanwhile, Nyanko-sensei is stuck in a well, where Nanase tells him a story about how she learned to never get close to a youkai. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: The Moon-Splitting Festival
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-02-28
Every 10 years the followers of Houdzuigami and Fudzukigami have a battle to determine the fate of the land. Natsume is approached by the followers of Houdzukigami to act as their missing god. Natori has been given the job of finding the missing god or seal Fuduzkigami before he wins. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: The God, Enshrined
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-03-06
While being swept down the river, Natsume managed to feel the presences of Hudzuki-gami. Natori must make the choice to follow Natsume instincts or seal Fudzuki-gami. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: A Single Photo
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-03-13
Natsume gets a call from a relative: his parents home is being sold. He tells himself that it doesn't matter, and that he's forgotten his past. But he's not nearly as over it as he thinks... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: The Door of Memories
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-03-20
Natsume is going home for the last time, but first he must stop by his relative’s house to get the key. But he is cautious, as inside is a youkai that tormented Natsume, and a girl that has always resented him. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: Long Way Home
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2012-03-27
Natsume is possessed by a spirit. Obsessed with returning home, he remembers the events that occured just after his father's death. Source: crunchyroll