The Best Episodes of Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.1/10(102 votes)

   #1 - Natsume Captured

   S4:E11/3/2012

   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

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   Director:Takahiro Omori

   Writer:Jukki Hanada
2. 

   5.7/10(86 votes)

   #2 - The Eastern Forest

   S4:E21/10/2012

   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:Unknown

   Writer:Jukki Hanada

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Jukki Hanada
3. 

   5.6/10(84 votes)

   #3 - The Little Ones

   S4:E31/17/2012

   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

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   Director:Satomi Nakamura

   Writer:Hiroshi Onogi
4. 

   6.0/10(91 votes)

   #4 - Stand-In

   S4:E41/24/2012

   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

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   Director:Kotomi Deai

   Writer:Aya Yoshinaga
5. 

   5.8/10(85 votes)

   #5 - To You, From Bygone Days

   S4:E51/31/2012

   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:Unknown

   Writer:Sadayuki Murai

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Sadayuki Murai
6. 

   5.8/10(87 votes)

   #6 - The Other Side of the Glass

   S4:E62/7/2012

   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:Unknown

   Writer:Jukki Hanada

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   Writer:Jukki Hanada
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7. 

   5.9/10(89 votes)

   #7 - The Gap Between Humans and Youkai

   S4:E72/14/2012

   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

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   Director:Toshimasa Kuroyanagi

   Writer:Jukki Hanada
8. 

   5.5/10(84 votes)

   #8 - When I Was Deceived

   S4:E82/21/2012

   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

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   Director:Masayuki Kojima

   Writer:Sadayuki Murai
9. 

   5.8/10(85 votes)

   #9 - The Moon-Splitting Festival

   S4:E92/28/2012

   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:Unknown

   Writer:Hiroshi Onogi

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   Writer:Hiroshi Onogi
10. 

    5.8/10(87 votes)

    #10 - The God, Enshrined

    S4:E103/6/2012

    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

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    Director:Satomi Nakamura

    Writer:Hiroshi Onogi
11. 

    6.0/10(88 votes)

    #11 - A Single Photo

    S4:E113/13/2012

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga
12. 

    5.9/10(88 votes)

    #12 - The Door of Memories

    S4:E123/20/2012

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga

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    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga
13. 

    6.4/10(97 votes)

    #13 - A Long Way Home

    S4:E133/27/2012

    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

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    Director:Takahiro Omori

    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga