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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 13 - A Long Way Home
    8.7/10(112 votes)

    S4:E13

    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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  2. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 1 - Natsume Captured
    7.6/10(115 votes)

    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.

    Director:Takahiro Omori
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  3. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 2 - The Eastern Forest
    6.5/10(104 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  4. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 5 - To You, From Bygone Days
    6.4/10(103 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Sadayuki Murai

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  5. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 7 - The Gap Between Humans and Youkai
    6.4/10(103 votes)

    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!

    Director:Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  6. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 9 - The Moon-Splitting Festival
    6.4/10(102 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Hiroshi Onogi

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  7. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 10 - The God, Enshrined
    6.4/10(104 votes)

    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.

    Director:Satomi Nakamura
    Writer:Hiroshi Onogi

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  8. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 11 - A Single Photo
    6.4/10(99 votes)

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga

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  9. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 12 - The Door of Memories
    6.4/10(103 votes)

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga

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  10. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 3 - The Little Ones
    6.3/10(100 votes)

    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.

    Director:Satomi Nakamura
    Writer:Hiroshi Onogi

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  11. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 4 - Stand-In
    6.3/10(102 votes)

    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!

    Director:Kotomi Deai
    Writer:Aya Yoshinaga

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  12. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 6 - The Other Side of the Glass
    6.3/10(101 votes)

    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…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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  13. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 Episode 8 - When I Was Deceived
    6.2/10(100 votes)

    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.

    Director:Masayuki Kojima
    Writer:Sadayuki Murai

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"A Long Way Home" is the best rated episode of Natsume's Book of Friends season 4. It scored 8.7/10 from 112 votes. Directed by Takahiro Omori and written by Aya Yoshinaga, it aired on March 27, 2012. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Natsume Captured".