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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Takahiro OmoriWritten by Jukki Hanada
Episode 2
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.
Written by Jukki Hanada
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Satomi NakamuraWritten by Hiroshi Onogi
Episode 4
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!
Directed by Kotomi DeaiWritten by Aya YoshinagaGuest stars Hiroko Midorikawa
Episode 5
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.
Written by Sadayuki Murai
Episode 6
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…
Written by Jukki Hanada
Episode 7
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!
Directed by Toshimasa KuroyanagiWritten by Jukki Hanada
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Masayuki KojimaWritten by Sadayuki Murai
Episode 9
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.
Written by Hiroshi Onogi
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Satomi NakamuraWritten by Hiroshi Onogi
Episode 11
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...
Written by Aya Yoshinaga
Episode 12
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.
Written by Aya YoshinagaGuest stars Keiko Sonoda
Episode 13
Natsume is possessed by a spirit. Obsessed with returning home, he remembers the events that occured just after his father's death.
Directed by Takahiro OmoriWritten by Aya Yoshinaga
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Hiroshi KamiyaTakashi Natsume (voice)
Akari HiguchiUrihime (voice)
Kazuhiko InoueNyanko-sensei / Madara (voice)
Eiji ItohShigeru Fujiwara (voice)
Miki ItoTouko Fujiwara (voice)
Hisayoshi SuganumaAtsushi Kitamoto (voice)
Akira IshidaShuuichi Natori (voice)
Ryohei KimuraSatoru Nishimura (voice)
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