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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. Discover 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...
Genres:AnimationComedyMystery
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
4.9
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S4
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E2
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5.3
4.7
4.6

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".

  • Natsume Captured
    5.3/10(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

  • The Eastern Forest
    4.7/10(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

  • The Little Ones
    4.6/10(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

  • Stand-In
    5.1/10(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

  • To You, From Bygone Days
    4.8/10(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

  • The Other Side of the Glass
    4.8/10(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

  • The Gap Between Humans and Youkai
    5.0/10(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

  • When I Was Deceived
    4.5/10(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

  • The Moon-Splitting Festival
    4.7/10(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

  • The God, Enshrined
    4.8/10(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

  • A Single Photo
    5.0/10(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

  • The Door of Memories
    4.8/10(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

  • A Long Way Home
    5.4/10(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