- 5.3/1082 votes5.3/10(82)
#1 - 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.
Director: Takahiro Omori
Writer: Jukki Hanada
- 4.7/1068 votes4.7/10(68)
#2 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Jukki Hanada
- 4.6/1066 votes4.6/10(66)
#3 - 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.
Director: Satomi Nakamura
Writer: Hiroshi Onogi
- 5.1/1072 votes5.1/10(72)
#4 - 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!
Director: Kotomi Deai
Writer: Aya Yoshinaga
- 4.8/1067 votes4.8/10(67)
#5 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Sadayuki Murai
- 4.8/1069 votes4.8/10(69)
#6 - The 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…
Director: N/A
Writer: Jukki Hanada
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- 5.0/1071 votes5.0/10(71)
#7 - 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!
Director: Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
Writer: Jukki Hanada
- 4.5/1066 votes4.5/10(66)
#8 - 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.
Director: Masayuki Kojima
Writer: Sadayuki Murai
- 4.7/1067 votes4.7/10(67)
#9 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Hiroshi Onogi
- 4.8/1069 votes4.8/10(69)
#10 - 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.
Director: Satomi Nakamura
Writer: Hiroshi Onogi
- 5.0/1069 votes5.0/10(69)
#11 - 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...
Director: N/A
Writer: Aya Yoshinaga
- 4.8/1068 votes4.8/10(68)
#12 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Aya Yoshinaga
- 5.4/1075 votes5.4/10(75)
#13 - A 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.
Director: Takahiro Omori
Writer: Aya Yoshinaga
The Best Episodes of Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4
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Genres:AnimationComedyMystery
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
4.9
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Natsume Captured" is the best rated episode of "Natsume's Book of Friends" season 4. It scored 5.3/10 based on 82 votes. Directed by Takahiro Omori and written by Jukki Hanada, it aired on 1/3/2012. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Eastern Forest".