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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!

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...

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  1. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Natsume Captured

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    S4:E1

    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.

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  2. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - To You, From Bygone Days

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    S4:E5

    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.

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    Director:N/A
  3. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The Moon-Splitting Festival

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    S4:E9

    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.

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  4. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The God, Enshrined

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    S4:E10

    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.

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  5. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Stand-In

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    S4:E4

    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!

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    Director:Kotomi Deai
  6. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The Other Side of the Glass

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    S4:E6

    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…

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  8. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Gap Between Humans and Youkai

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    S4:E7

    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!

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  9. 7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - When I Was Deceived

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    S4:E8

    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.

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  10. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Eastern Forest

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    S4:E2

    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.

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  11. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Door of Memories

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    S4:E12

    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.

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  12. 6.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - A Long Way Home

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    S4:E13

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

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  13. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Little Ones

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    S4:E3

    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.

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  14. 5.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - A Single Photo

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    S4:E11

    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...

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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 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Takahiro Omori and written by Jukki Hanada, it aired on 1/3/2012. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "To You, From Bygone Days".