The BEST episodes of Natsume's Book of Friends season 4

Every episode of Natsume's Book of Friends season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Natsume's Book of Friends season 4!

Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him. Containing the names of these spirits, a binding contract was formed between the spirits and the owner of the book. Now, Natsume is determined to free the spirits and dissolve the contracts. With the help of a spirit cat, his days are filled trying to return the names to these spirits.

Last Updated: 12/27/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Continuing
Long Way Home
star
9.11
62 votes

#1 - Long Way Home

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/2012

Natsume is possessed by a spirit. Obsessed with returning home, he remembers the events that occured just after his father's death.

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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Other Side of the Glass
star
9.11
55 votes

#2 - Other Side of the Glass

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2012

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…

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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Stand-In
star
9.09
57 votes

#3 - Stand-In

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2012

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!

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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To You, From Bygone Days
star
9.09
57 votes

#4 - To You, From Bygone Days

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2012

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.

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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The Door of Memories
star
9.00
55 votes

#5 - The Door of Memories

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2012

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.

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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A Single Photo
star
8.98
55 votes

#6 - A Single Photo

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2012

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...

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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The Eastern Forest
star
8.96
83 votes

#7 - The Eastern Forest

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2012

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.

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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The God, Enshrined
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8.96
55 votes

#8 - The God, Enshrined

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2012

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.

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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The Gap Between Humans and Youkai
star
8.93
56 votes

#9 - The Gap Between Humans and Youkai

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2012

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!

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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The Little Ones
star
8.90
51 votes

#10 - The Little Ones

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2012

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.

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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The Moon-Splitting Festival
star
8.88
56 votes

#11 - The Moon-Splitting Festival

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2012

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.

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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Natsume Captured
star
8.78
59 votes

#12 - Natsume Captured

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2012

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.

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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When I Was Deceived
star
8.69
58 votes

#13 - When I Was Deceived

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2012

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.

Directors: Takahiro Omori
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