Ep. 2: The village's local god fades due to lack of devotees while visiting Natsume
Aired on July 15, 2008

The local deity of the village pays a visit to Natsume. This spirit is currently in the process of fading away. The primary reason for this decline is the significant lack of devotees who continue to worship or acknowledge the god's presence. The encounter highlights the vulnerability of spirits that rely on human recognition for their continued existence. Natsume witnesses this situation firsthand as the deity explains its diminishing state. The narrative focuses on this specific interaction between the boy and the fading spirit, emphasizing the consequences of dwindling faith within the community.
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.
- Ep. 6 · Natsume helps a swallow spirit find her human benefactor and a magical kimono