Natsume Yuujinchou Shi
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EP 1Natsume faces monkey-mask demons and is captured before escaping with Nyanko-Sensei to the Matoba estate.
Jan 3, 2012While wandering in a forest, Natsume encounters demons wearing monkey masks who demand the Book of Friends. After Nyanko-Sensei rescues him, the demons capture Natsume again and take him to their territory. Nyanko-Sensei investigates the forest, and both eventually flee, accidentally being saved by exorcist Matoba. Avoiding confrontation, Natsume runs deeper into the woods and becomes lost, stumbling upon a house that belongs to the Matoba family. Both Natsume and Nyanko-Sensei are captured inside but manage to escape and reunite while navigating the confusing estate. The episode concludes with Matoba discovering Natsume and greeting him by name, revealing a past connection.
EP 2Natsume escapes Matoba's cell with Nyanko-sensei's help to aid forest demons.
Jan 10, 2012Natsume and Matoba engage in a conversation that fails to meet Matoba's expectations, resulting in Matoba ordering Natsume to be confined in a cell. Utilizing assistance from Nyanko-sensei, Natsume successfully escapes his captivity. He then joins forces with his other demon companions to provide aid to the monkey-masked demons residing within the forest. This sequence of events highlights Natsume's efforts to support the supernatural beings living in the Eastern Forest after his release from Matoba's control.
EP 3Natsume forms a friendship with a small, fluffy youkai companion
Jan 17, 2012In this installment, Natsume encounters a diminutive youkai characterized by its soft, fluffy appearance. Rather than fearing or banishing the creature, he chooses to befriend it. This interaction highlights his ongoing tendency to connect with spirits on a personal level. The narrative focuses on the gentle development of this new relationship, emphasizing the unique bond formed between the human and the supernatural being. The episode serves as a quiet moment of connection within the broader series, showcasing Natsume's compassionate nature towards the various spirits he meets in his daily life.
EP 4Yobiko seeks Natsume's help to contact Karikami and resolve a past connection with Youko.
Jan 24, 2012Yobiko, a youkai capable of mimicking voices, enters Natsume's home and requests assistance in summoning Karikami. He recounts his history with Youko, a woman he watched over at a shrine. After a man she loved left her for an arranged marriage, Yobiko revealed the truth and departed. Years later, he discovered a sealed, wrinkled letter at the shrine. Natsume and Yobiko locate Karikami, and upon returning his name, Karikami restores the letter's condition. Unable to read human script, Yobiko asks Natsume to decipher it. Contrary to his expectation of hatred, the letter expresses gratitude for his honesty regarding the man's departure.
EP 5A girl in Natsume's former town recalls his strange actions while he meets a Youkai
Jan 31, 2012In the town where Natsume previously resided, a young girl reflects on her memories of him. She recalls his peculiar behavior and feels a strong desire to comprehend his true nature. Simultaneously, Natsume comes across a small Youkai. This encounter serves as a reminder of the girl and the town he once called home. The narrative connects these two perspectives, highlighting the lingering impact of his past on both the local resident and the spirit world. The story focuses on these mutual recollections and the subtle emotional ties that bind Natsume to his former surroundings and the people he left behind.
EP 6Natsume Trapped by Youkai While Nyanko-sensei Investigates Omibashira at School
Feb 7, 2013A youkai traps Natsume in a bottle to present to Omibashira. Nyanko-sensei assumes Natsume’s form to inquire about Omibashira at school, inadvertently involving Tanuma. After a youkai attacks Tanuma and causes him to lose Natsume, Tanuma searches the forest and discovers a mansion behind the school. While looking for his friend, Tanuma suddenly gains the ability to see youkai approaching the mansion. His new sight leads to his discovery by a mysterious youkai wearing a bag over its head.
EP 7Natsume escapes a youkai banquet with Tanuma and Natori's help
Feb 14, 2013Natsume and Tanuma flee a banquet hall with Natori's assistance, deepening the latter's connection to the youkai world. Natsume grows concerned as blood marks appear throughout the mansion. His fears materialize when Tanuma is attacked by Omibashira but is saved by a protective stone provided by Natori. After Natsume aids Natori in sealing the creature, they escape through previously blocked exits. Natsume promises to listen to Tanuma's grievances at school the following day before returning home.
EP 8Nyanko-sensei finds a barrier and Nanase in a well
Feb 21, 2013Nyanko-sensei falls into a well and discovers a barrier inside. He encounters Nanase, Matoba's assistant, who is searching for a specific stone containing a sealed youkai. To pass the time while trapped, she recounts the story of how she originally met this youkai. Nyanko-sensei listens to her narrative as they remain confined within the well, surrounded by the magical barrier and the sealed entity.
EP 9Natori searches for the sealed Houzukigami god before the decennial Moon-Splitting Festival begins.
Feb 28, 2012Natori must locate and break the seal on Houzukigami, a deity essential for the Moon-Splitting Festival held every 10 years against Fuzukigami. This event determines the mountain youkai's harvest fortune, and Fuzukigami claims victory by default if Houzukigami is absent, leading to barren lands. Natori discovers Natsume disguised as Houzukigami, having been recruited by the god's servants. The contest involves capturing a released beast. While servants hunt the creature, they instruct Natsume to find the real Houzukigami. Natori, Hiiragi, Nyanko-sensei, and a servant search a waterfall building. The beast attacks, knocking Natsume and Hiiragi into the river. After recovering, they are trapped by Fuzukigami's servants. An unconscious servant detects a human scent on Natsume, raising doubts about his divine identity.
EP 10Natsume Assumes the Role of Houzukigami to Save the Mountain
Mar 6, 2012To prevent the destruction of the mountain and ensure the moon splitting festival concludes with a victory, Natsume adopts the persona of the deity Houzukigami. This undertaking presents significant challenges, as securing a win in the contest is far from simple. However, Natsume does not face this task alone. With the assistance of Natori, he is able to navigate the difficulties and discover the necessary path to success. This collaboration allows him to maintain the facade required to protect the sacred site and achieve the desired outcome for the festival.
EP 11Natsume reflects on a photo of his parents while facing the sale of his former home.
Mar 13, 2012Natsume reviews a photograph of his parents, causing old emotional wounds to resurface. Although he is enjoying a pleasant day with his friends, the mood shifts abruptly when he receives a phone call. The message informs him that the house where he previously lived with his father is scheduled to be sold. This news forces Natsume to confront his past and deal with the impending loss of his childhood home while navigating his current social interactions.
EP 12Natsume and Nyanko-sensei visit his old home while evading a youkai
Mar 20, 2012Natsume and Nyanko-sensei travel to Natsume's former residence to retrieve the key from a relative. During this trip, a youkai pursues them, requesting that Natsume draw a mouth for it. Natsume successfully leads the creature away from his relatives' house, allowing Nyanko-sensei to drive it off. After resuming their journey to locate the house, Natsume is suddenly ambushed by the youkai. This attack causes him to become disoriented and lose his way, trapping him within recollections of his past. The pair must navigate these sudden memories while continuing their search for the long-lost family home.
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Natsume faces painful childhood memories while possessed by a youkai
Mar 27, 2012A youkai possesses Natsume, causing him to recall a traumatic incident from his childhood involving the family he was living with at the time. The youkai proposes a deal to consume all of Natsume's memories, arguing that this would spare him the need to constantly relive his emotional pain. This offer presents a stark choice between enduring suffering with his past intact or losing those memories entirely to escape the anguish they cause.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Natsume Yuujinchou Shi have?
- Natsume Yuujinchou Shi has 13 episodes.
- When did Natsume Yuujinchou Shi come out?
- Natsume Yuujinchou Shi came out in 2012.
- Which studio made Natsume Yuujinchou Shi?
- Natsume Yuujinchou Shi was produced by Brain's Base.
- Who directed Natsume Yuujinchou Shi?
- Natsume Yuujinchou Shi was directed by Takahiro Oomori.
- Is Natsume Yuujinchou Shi finished?
- Current status of Natsume Yuujinchou Shi: Finished.