Natsume Yuujinchou San
▶ Trailer
Studios
Staff
Characters
Where to watch
Tags
Related works
Episodes (13)
EP 1Natsume assists a shrine deity in returning a mirror to Reiko, his grandmother.
Jul 5, 2011Natsume encounters a shrine god disguised as an elderly woman and is compelled to help her return a mirror to a youkai believed to cause disaster. The youkai is revealed to be Reiko, Natsume's grandmother, whom the shrine god had mistaken for a monster. Reiko had originally lent the mirror to the shrine god to save an old tree, but the two separated after Reiko discovered the elderly woman was actually a youkai.
EP 2Natsume investigates a miasma-spreading youkai linked to a trapped village resident
Jul 12, 2011Tanuma’s father departs, allowing a malevolent youkai to invade the home and emit a harmful miasma that causes distress to surrounding spirits. Natsume pursues the creature and learns it originated from an all-youkai settlement. During a human ritual attended with his sister, a temporary portal opened, trapping them in the human world. His sister subsequently passed away while stranded. Natsume guides the youkai back to the temple where the ceremony occurred, enabling the portal to reopen. This allows the youkai to finally return to his former village, resolving the disturbance and concluding his long separation from home.
EP 3Natsume helps Shibata investigate a mysterious girl who turns out to be a dying tree youkai in love.
Jul 19, 2011On Shigeru's birthday, Touko asks Natsume to buy strawberry shortcakes, but he is stopped by old classmate Shibata. Shibata seeks Natsume's help to determine if a girl he is dating is real, recalling Natsume's past strange claims. Natsume meets the girl, Murasaki, and initially reassures Shibata that she is human. However, a vision reveals Murasaki is a tree youkai intending to eat Shibata. Natsume warns Shibata, who refuses to listen and accuses Natsume of lying. Natsume attempts to speak with Murasaki, but she remains unmoved. It is revealed that Murasaki fell in love with Shibata and, with her tree cut down, faces imminent death. Shibata receives a note from Murasaki, allowing them to spend her final moments together.
EP 4Natsume visits a former youkai friend after reminiscing about his past during a summer museum trip.
Jul 26, 2011Following school exams, Natsume, Sasada, Nishimura, and Kitamoto visit an art museum. Touko’s reflection on a past wrong prompts Natsume to recall his difficult childhood. A youkai residing in tree branches remembers Natsume, noting she previously frightened him to gain visibility since humans could not see her. They separated under poor circumstances. Natsume later visits this youkai in his old neighborhood. She had isolated herself from people but feels relief seeing Natsume is well and has found joy. The narrative concludes with Natsume’s reflection that having someone you wish to meet means you are no longer alone.
EP 5Natsume and Tanuma seek shelter at Taki's house and accidentally release a kimono youkai.
Aug 2, 2011While taking cover from the rain, Natsume and Tanuma arrive at a house belonging to Taki. They assist her in cleaning a warehouse where her grandfather previously studied youkai. During the process, Natsume inadvertently breaks a seal created by Taki's grandfather, which was designed to contain a dangerous kimono youkai. The trio must locate the creature's scattered limbs before it reassembles itself, as completing its body will restore its full power. Although they attempt to enlist the help of resident youkai, these entities refuse to assist. The situation escalates when the kimono youkai threatens Natsume's safety, prompting the resident spirits to intervene and save him. Following the incident, Taki expresses her gratitude, and the group shares memories regarding their affection for her grandfather before departing the location.
EP 6Natsume encounters a blood-covered woman and tracks her to a house with injured youkai.
Aug 9, 2011Natsume accidentally collides with a woman covered in blood and follows her footprints to a small house. Inside, he finds severely injured youkai. Someone is hunting youkai for their blood. With Natori's assistance, Natsume identifies Matoba as the suspected killer. However, Matoba captures Natsume instead.
EP 7Natsume uncovers Matoba Seiji as the youkai blood thief and faces his dangerous ambitions.
Aug 16, 2011Natsume discovers that exorcist Matoba Seiji has been stealing youkai blood. With Natori’s assistance, he investigates but is captured by Matoba’s servant youkai. Matoba reveals his willingness to sacrifice any number of youkai to achieve his goals. He explains that he is gathering blood to break the seal on a powerful youkai. This encounter forces Natsume to realize that some individuals treat youkai in a completely different manner than he or Natori do. The situation highlights the stark contrast between Natsume’s compassionate approach and the ruthless methods employed by those who view youkai merely as tools for their own power and ambitions.
EP 8Natsume visits a pottery class at an inn where he meets a young fox spirit he saved.
Aug 23, 2011Shigeru invites Natsume to attend a pottery class located at an inn where he previously stayed. Upon arriving at the location, Natsume encounters an old friend. This friend is revealed to be the young fox child whom Natsume had saved in the past. The episode focuses on this reunion and the shared history between the two characters within the setting of the inn.
EP 9Madara heals from a wound while Natsume guards a strange stone during the festival
Aug 30, 2011Madara remains asleep for most of the time to recover from a poisonous arrow wound. Without Sensei present to offer protection, Natsume must stay vigilant at all times. This duty is complicated by a strange stone that appears to trigger unusual phenomena in his vicinity. Compounding these supernatural challenges is the school's cultural festival, where Natsume has been assigned to serve customers at the class bazaar. The dual burden of managing these mysterious occurrences and maintaining secrecy from his friends begins to overwhelm him, leading to significant emotional strain.
EP 10Tanuma is possessed by a youkai seeking her broken mirror while Natsume investigates strange occurrences.
Sep 6, 2011After a forest incident, Tanuma avoids Natsume, causing concern. Mirrors break mysteriously at school until Natsume observes Tanuma acting strangely. He is possessed by a youkai whose mirror shattered during a storm days prior. She uses him as a vessel until she retrieves her mirror. Natsume must assist her in this situation. The youkai warns that other entities may also be searching for the mirror, adding urgency to their task. This possession stems directly from the earlier storm damage, linking the supernatural event to the recent physical breakage. Natsume's involvement becomes necessary to resolve the possession and address the potential threat from other seekers. The situation highlights the connection between the forest event and the subsequent school disturbances.
EP 11Tanuma sees youkai through possession to understand Natsume's life
Sep 13, 2011Due to his possession, Tanuma gains the ability to perceive the youkai that surround him. This supernatural sight allows him to observe Natsume's daily interactions with these spirits more clearly. Consequently, Tanuma is able to better comprehend the nature of Natsume's life and the challenges he faces while navigating a world filled with these unseen entities.
EP 12Natsume falls ill with a fever after a dangerous youkai from his past visits his current home.
Sep 20, 2011A dangerous youkai from Natsume's past arrives at his current residence, causing him to fall ill with a fever. During his sickness, he experiences vivid dreams that recount the events of his life immediately preceding his move in with the Fujiwaras. This episode explores his memories and the connection between his previous experiences and the intrusion of this specific youkai into his present living situation.
- 13EP 13
Natsume plays games with youkai friends while recalling childhood exclusion
Sep 27, 2011Natsume spends time playing games with youkai he has befriended. He remembers games he was left out of as a child.
Similar titles
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Natsume Yuujinchou San have?
- Natsume Yuujinchou San has 13 episodes.
- When did Natsume Yuujinchou San come out?
- Natsume Yuujinchou San came out in 2011.
- Which studio made Natsume Yuujinchou San?
- Natsume Yuujinchou San was produced by Brain's Base.
- Who directed Natsume Yuujinchou San?
- Natsume Yuujinchou San was directed by Takahiro Oomori.
- Is Natsume Yuujinchou San finished?
- Current status of Natsume Yuujinchou San: Finished.