Ep. 1: Natsume returns names from his grandmother's spirit book with Nyanko-Sensei's help
Aired on July 8, 2008
Natsume learns that the heirloom Book of Friends, given by his grandmother Reiko, contains the names of spirits she defeated and bound. With the assistance of Nyanko-Sensei, a spirit appearing as a Maneki Neko lucky cat figure, Natsume resolves to return all these names to their original owners. This process aims to free the spirits from their bindings to Reiko. The narrative focuses on Natsume's decision to rectify the past actions of his grandmother by restoring the names to the spirits who originally possessed them, facilitated by the guidance and support of his feline companion.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Natsume returns names from his grandmother's spirit book with Nyanko-Sensei's help
- Ep. 2 · The village's local god fades due to lack of devotees while visiting Natsume
- Ep. 3 · Natsume assists spirits during exorcism and meets Tanuma, a boy who senses spirits
- Ep. 4 · Sasada Discovers Natsume's Sight and Demands Help Regarding the Abandoned School Spirit
- Ep. 5 · Natsume visits an abandoned station to understand Reiko's old ticket and meet a waiting spirit.