Natsume Yuujinchou Shi

Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 / 夏目友人帳肆 / Natsume Yuujinchou Four / Natsume Yuujinchou 4 / Natsume Yujincho 4

Genres: Iyashikei, Mythology, Shoujo, Slice of Life, Supernatural
Themes: Iyashikei, Mythology
Demographics: Shoujo
Studios: Brain's Base
Producers: Aniplex, Hakusensha, Nihon Ad Systems, Sony Music Entertainment, TV Tokyo
Licensors: NIS America, Inc.
Rating: 8.63 / 10
Rank: #89
Popularity: #1031
Users Listed: 260,694
Users Scored: 115,103
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/06/2024
Aired: January 3, 2012 – March 27, 2012 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 13
Broadcast: Tuesday at 01:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Following his ongoing encounters with the spirit world, Takashi Natsume navigates a complex path toward self-acceptance while safeguarding the Book of Friends. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he is abducted by masked monkey youkai seeking to acquire the powerful tome. Left vulnerable, Natsume's protective companion, Madara, assumes a crucial role in orchestrating a rescue mission with the aid of his diverse network of youkai allies.

The ensuing search leads them into the territory of the Matoba Clan, old adversaries whose presence complicates the already perilous forest landscape. The narrative explores themes of belonging and confronting personal history as Natsume confronts both external threats and unresolved issues from his past. The series presents a blend of familiar supernatural elements within a world where friendship and loyalty are essential for overcoming adversity.

Trailer:

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: Natsume Captured (Aired: 01/03/2012)
Episode 2: The Eastern Forest (Aired: 01/10/2012)
Episode 3: The Little Ones (Aired: 01/17/2012)
Episode 4: The Stand-In (Aired: 01/24/2012)
Episode 5: To You, From Bygone Days (Aired: 01/31/2012)
... and 8 more episodes

Characters:

Madara (Main) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kazuhiko, Kobayashi, Sanae, Wehkamp, Christopher, Edwards, Kara
Natsume, Takashi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi, Fujimura, Ayumi, Gibbs, Adam, Guillory, Paige
Amana (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Ai, Bray, Marianne
Aoi, Miyoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Han, Megumi
Aoi, Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sonoda, Keiko
Aoi, Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Muraji, Manabu
Chobi-hige (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cho, Yandell, Barry
Fujiwara, Touko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Miki, AuBuchon, Jennifer
Fujiwara, Shigeru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Eiji, Magill, Seth
Futsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Touchi, Hiroki, Scott, Jonah
Hiiragi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki, Harris, Jill
Hinoe (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okamura, Akemi, Searcy, Molly
Hitotsume no Chuukyuu Youkai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuyama, Takashi, Mathis, Brian
Houzuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Midorikawa, Hikaru
Kappa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chikiri, Kyouko, Yoshiko, Danielle
Karikami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Takeshi
Kemari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanada, Aki, Alyx, Jennifer
Kemonomen no Youkai (Supporting)
Kitamoto, Atsushi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suganuma, Hisayoshi, Haimoto, Mike
Kurokama (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishimatsu, Kazuhiko, Rager, Chris
Matoba, Seiji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suwabe, Junichi, Murdock, Reagan
Mikage (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kiuchi, Hidenobu, McCollum, Robert
Misuzu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuroda, Takaya, Ryan, Chris
Mushikui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iwasaki, Masami, Stegmair, Ben
Nanase (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Doi, Mika, Nagata, Yoriko, Steele, Laurie
Nanase's father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bifu, Hitoshi
Natori, Shuuichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira, Roberts, Aaron
Natsume, Reiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Sanae, Tipton, Alexis
Natsume's father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Konishi, Katsuyuki
Nishimura, Satoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kimura, Ryouhei, Elkins, Matthew
Ogata, Fusae (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Umeda, Kikumi
Ogata, Yuriko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Shizuka
Rokka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ichijo, Kazuya, Garner, Dio
Sarumen Sealed Away in the Pot (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawamoto, Kunihiro
Sasada, Jun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki, Duran, Marisa
Sasago (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Honda, Chieko, Green, Jennifer
Shinpan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuyama, Takashi
Small Tengu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ueda, Yuuji
Takahiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakagawa, Keiichi
Taki, Tooru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Satou, Rina, Shipman, Megan
Tanuma, Kaname (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horie, Kazuma, Rinehart, Tyson
Urihime (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Higuchi, Akari, Leonard, Linda
Ushikao no Chuukyuu Youkai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimozaki, Hiroshi, Dulcie, Greg
Yobiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakano, Yuto, Sinclair, Ian
Youko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takahashi, Ao, Blythe, Abigail

Staff:

Kyoutani, Tomomi (Producer)
Sasaki, Reiko (Producer)
Satou, Yumi (Producer)
Sugawara, Hirofumi (Producer)
Yokoyama, Shuko (Producer)
Kameyama, Masahiro (Assistant Producer)
Satou, Kazuya (Assistant Producer)
Oomori, Takahiro (Director, Sound Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Deai, Kotomi (Episode Director)
Kojima, Masayuki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Kuroyanagi, Toshimasa (Episode Director)
Matsuda, Kiyoshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Nakamura, Satomi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Sonoda, Masahiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Hanada, Jukki (Script)
Yoshinaga, Aya (Script)
Naganuma, Norihiro (Storyboard)
Terahigashi, Katsumi (Storyboard)
Ueda, Hidehito (Storyboard)
Codama, Saori (Theme Song Lyrics)
Hiiragi (Theme Song Performance)
Kawano, Marina (Theme Song Performance)
Kousaki, Satoru (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
Abe, Misao (Key Animation)
Akiyama, Yukiko (Key Animation)
Aono, Atsushi (Animation Director)
Douge, Shintarou (Key Animation)
Fujii, Fumino (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
Fukuyo, Manami (Key Animation)
Hasegawa, Toshio (Special Effects)
Hayama, Kenji (Animation Director)
Hisagi, Akitsugu (Key Animation)
Hori, Takafumi (Key Animation)
Ikeda, Yasutaka (Editing)
Ishida, Chinatsu (2nd Key Animation)
Izumo, Noriko (Sound Effects)
Katsumata, Hideo (Planning)
Kawahara, Kumiko (2nd Key Animation)
Kawakami, Nobuhiko (Key Animation)
Kawamura, Ryouko (2nd Key Animation)
Kawazoe, Masakazu (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Kishi, Tomohiro (2nd Key Animation, Animation Director)
Kishida, Takahiro (Key Animation)
Kobayashi, Miyuki (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Kondou, Natsuko (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Kurita, Satomi (2nd Key Animation)
Kurosaki, Shizuka (Publicity)
Maehara, Rie (Key Animation)
Matsushita, Ikuko (Key Animation)
Midorikawa, Yuki (Original Creator)
... and 22 more staff

News:

North American Anime & Manga Releases for May (05/05/2015)
NIS America Licenses Natsume Yuujinchou (12/30/2011)
Crunchyroll/VIZ Media Announce Winter 2012 Simulcasts (12/29/2011)
Fourth Season of Natsume Yuujinchou Announced (09/21/2011)

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Natsume Yuujinchou San (anime - Prequel)
Natsume Yuujinchou Go (anime - Sequel)
Natsume Yuujinchou (manga - Adaptation)
Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hajimete no Otsukai (anime - Side Story)
Natsume Yuujinchou: Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni (anime - Side Story)