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.
Cast: Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue, Eiji Itoh
TV-14HDCC
13 episodes
1. The Cat and the Book of FriendsNatsume discovers that the heirloom "Book of Friends" that his grandmother, Reiko, gave him possesses the names of the spirits she defeated and bound to her will.TV-14CC23minJul 8, 2008
2. The Dew God's Small ShrineNatsume is visited by the village's local god who is currently fading because of the lack of devotees.TV-14CC23minJul 15, 2008
3. The Mysterious Person at the Eight FieldsNatsume is implored to help spirits who are currently being exorcised. He finds a kindred spirit in Tanuma, a boy who also senses spirits although not as powerful as Natsume.TV-14CC23minJul 22, 2008
4. Shigure and the GirlNatsume's secret is found out by Sasada, the class president, during the "Trial of Courage." She asks for his help to find the spirit that lives in the abandoned school. Natsume denies the fact that he can see anything, but she won't take no for an answer. Meanwhile, the spirit, Shigure, captures the rest of their school mates, in fury of the school being torn down...TV-14CC23minJul 29, 2008
5. Heart-Colored TicketNatsume comes across an old ticket in Reiko's belongings and decides to go to the abandoned train station to see why she kept it. There, he meets a slow witted spirit named Santo, who was waiting for Reiko the entire time to go Kiriganuma, to see and make up with his friend, Mikuri, but the trip isn't as easy as it first seems...TV-14CC23minAug 5, 2008
6. Swallow at the Lake BottomNatsume goes to a dam and finds a town that had been submerged in water. Just then, Natsume gets possessed by a yokai and falls unconscious.TV-14CC23minAug 12, 2008
7. The Little Fox's HatNatsume goes to a hot spring for a school trip, with an errand from Shigeru to pick up teacups from a near by pottery. While there he meets and helps a little fox spirit, who quickly grows attached to him.TV-14CC23minAug 19, 2008
8. Fleeting LightNatsume meets a spirit who used to be friends with a man who could also see spirits, but one day lost this ability.TV-14CC23minAug 26, 2008
9. Ayakashi ExorcismNatsume meets a popular actor named Natori Shuuichi who can also see spirits, and has a side job as an exorcist.TV-14CC23minSep 2, 2008
10. Asagi's KotoNatsume is possessed by a sick koto player, whose friend wants her to be able to play one last time.TV-14CC23minSep 9, 2008
11. Nyanko's Book of BoredomWhen Natsume finally has enough of Nyanko's behavior Nyanko leaves, wandering about by himself and causing trouble.TV-14CC24minSep 16, 2008
12. Five Day MarkNatsume is cursed by an evil spirit which is sealed to a tree, not wanting to trouble his adopted family, he decided to run away from home.TV-14CC24minSep 23, 2008
13. Autumn BanquetTanuma finds out Nyanko-Sensei is a spirit. Tanuma and Natsume enjoy the autumn festival and previous acquaintances are seen again.TV-14CC24minSep 30, 2008
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Kosuke Suzuki, Sayako Muramatsu
- Studio
- Brain's Base
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese
