Natsume's Book of Friends
2008 · TV Tokyo · 25 min · 7 seasons
S07E12 · From the Path of Dreams
Tue, 24 Dec, 2:00 am
Natsume takes in a strange origami doll that shows wonderful dreams.
About
While most fifteen-year-old boys, in one way or another, harbor secrets that are related to girls, Takashi Natsume has a peculiar and terrifying secret involving youkai: for as long as he can remember, he has been constantly chased by these spirits. Natsume soon discovers that his deceased grandmother Reiko had passed on to him the Yuujinchou, or "Book of Friends," which contains the names of the spirits whom she brought under her control. Now in Natsume's possession, the book gives Reiko's grandson this power as well, which is why these enraged beings now haunt him in hopes of somehow attaining their freedom.
Without parents and a loving home, and constantly being hunted by hostile, merciless youkai, Natsume is looking for solace—a place where he belongs. However, his only companion is a self-proclaimed bodyguard named Madara. Fondly referred to as Nyanko-sensei, Madara is a mysterious, pint-sized feline spirit who has his own reasons for sticking with the boy.
Based on the critically acclaimed manga by Yuki Midorikawa, Natsume Yuujinchou is an unconventional and supernatural slice-of-life series that follows Natsume as he, with his infamous protector Madara, endeavors to free the spirits bound by his grandmother's contract.
Episodes
- E01
The Fragment's Lament
Tue, 8 Oct· 25 minTanuma gives Natsume some clay, and he tries his hand at sculpting a figure. However, the next day, the figure has disappeared, and other strange things are happening in the house. Is a Yōkai causing mischief in the house? Or is it just a rat?
- E02
Someday's Garden
Tue, 15 Oct· 25 minNatsume is forced to help rebuild a tiny house that's a residence for a goddess.
- E03
Tookanya
Tue, 22 Oct· 25 minNatsume is caught up in a mysterious game between youkai and man.
- E04
Depths of the Page
Tue, 29 Oct· 25 minNatsume and Kitamoto are victims of a horrid curse.
- E05
Chobi's Treasure
Tue, 5 Nov· 25 minChobi is depressed because his favorite comb broke. Meanwhile, Natsume sees a white dragon in the sky...
- E06
The Abandoned Station, Two Wheels
Tue, 12 Nov· 25 minNatsume meets Matoba in an unusual place. Matoba hunts for a dangerous yokai at an abandoned mansion.
- E07
A Difficult Two
Tue, 19 Nov· 25 minTaki's brother suddenly comes home from college, and has something very important on his mind...
- E08
Natsume on the Moonlit Night
Tue, 26 Nov· 25 minNishimura finds Natsume coming to visit him each night at his house, but something seems strange...
- E09
That Which Blocks The Ceremony
Tue, 3 Dec· 25 minNatsume finds himself in a house with a strange ritual, and unknown forces moving against those who would perform it.
- E10
The House Where a Promise Remains
Tue, 10 Dec· 25 minNatsume, Natori and Matoba work to complete the ritual to welcome a powerful god.
- E11
Tell Me Your Name
Tue, 17 Dec· 25 minNatsume meets the very first Yokai whose name was written in the Book of Friends.
- E12
From the Path of Dreams
Tue, 24 Dec· 25 minNatsume takes in a strange origami doll that shows wonderful dreams.
- Special
The Outstretched Hand
Thu, 24 Apr· 25 minA young Natori falls victim to his inexperience and, after a curious encounter, receives unexpected help.
Cast
Hiroshi Kamiya
Takashi Natsume
Kazuhiko Inoue
Madara
Sanae Kobayashi
Reiko Natsume
Kazuma Horie
Kaname Tanuma
Rina Satou
Touru Taki
Miyuki Sawashiro
Jun Sasada
Akira Ishida
Shuuichi Natori
