Episode guide
Natsume's Book of Friends: Season 6
11 episodes · first aired Apr 12, 2017
Takashi Natsume has grown accustomed to his encounters with youkai through the Book of Friends, which contains the names of youkai whom his grandmother, Reiko Natsume, has sealed in contracts. These encounters allow Natsume to better understand the youkai, Reiko, and himself. The Book of Friends is a powerful tool that can be used to control youkai; it is sought after by both youkai and exorcists alike. Natsume just wants to live out his daily life in peace but is constantly disrupted by these experiences. If he is to end this torment, Natsume must explore more about the book and the world of exorcism, as well as begin to open his heart to those who can help him.
- 1 The Days Eater Apr 12, 2017 · 24m Natsume helps a youkai out of a pot, and as a "reward," is made young again. But Natsume is already young, and making him younger just confuses him and addles his memories. When he doesn't…
- 2 It Blooms Tomorrow Apr 19, 2017 · 24m Natsume's town is visited by a stonewasher: a powerful magical being capable of purifying tainted rocks. The stonewasher is looking for its lost student, and turns to Natsume for help.
- 3 Nitai-sama Apr 26, 2017 · 24m Natsume gets a call from his old "friend" Shibata, who he once helped with a youkai problem. Shibata wants him to come visit, and Natsume reluctantly agrees. He and Tanuma pay Shibata a…
- 4 Lying Eyes May 3, 2017 · 24m Natsume watches a movie starring Natori, and when he's done he finds one of Natori's paper dolls. The doll is soaked and the text on it is impossible to read, and Natsume becomes concerned…
- 5 The Bound Ones May 10, 2017 · 24m Natsume finds that Tsukiko's home is haunted by not one, but three separate youkai, each with its own motivations. One wants to protect Tsukiko's father, and the other two... Natori wants…
- 6 Nishimura and Kitamoto May 17, 2017 · 24m Natsume's friends reflect on how they met him, and the difference he made in their lives. He's found a home, and he means a lot to the people who live there.
- 7 Gomochi's Benefactor May 24, 2017 · 24m Natsume meets a youkai named Gomochi, who has come in search of Reiko. The youkai has a message for Reiko, and wants to thank her for a favor she did him long ago. In hearing his story…
- 8 A Day That Will Someday Come May 31, 2017 · 24m Natsume is on his way home when he finds a letter on the ground. The letter seems to belong to a nearby man, who asks Natsume to take him to his school. The man is actually a youkai, who…
- 9 What Flows Jun 7, 2017 · 24m Natsume travels to an inn for a study session with the rest of his class. While he's there, a flood washes away a local shrine. The shrine is said to house three masks, but Natsume can see…
- 10 The Sealed Room Jun 14, 2017 · 24m Natori is trying to find information on Natsume and his book of friends. Meanwhile, Natsume visits his house to deliver some of Touko's homemade jam. But this is the start of an adventure...
- 11 What Matters Jun 21, 2017 · 24m Natori's group searches the Hakozaki mansion for the study. But other forces want the powerful magics contained within, and Natsume doesn't want them to have it...