Takashi Natsume
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 3, 2012 – March 27, 2012
- Season
- Winter 2012
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Brain's Base
- Director
- Takahiro Oomori
- Original creator
- Yuki Midorikawa
- Music
- Makoto Yoshimori
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 85/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Iyashikei96%Youkai92%Male Protagonist90%Adoption82%Bullying79%Rural76%Episodic71%Shoujo65%Gods64%Primarily Teen Cast60%
TVFINISHED2012 WINTER8.5 / 10 AniList score
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4
夏目友人帳 肆• Natsume Yuujinchou Shi
Synopsis
Still in possession of his grandmother's Book of Friends, Natsume spends his days returning the names of yokai to their rightful owners. He has been learning how to deal with the yokai and humans that surround his life, but the time has come for him to deal with something even more difficult — his own past, and future. (Source: NIS America)
Should you watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 has been exceptionally well received, with an average AniList score of 85/100 — 85% of 18,359 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #70 highest-rated anime of all time, and #2 highest-rated anime of 2012, and #54 most popular anime of 2012 on AniList.
Of the 30.3K AniList users who started it, 1.4% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 27.7K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life — especially iyashikei, youkai, male protagonist, adoption.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuki Midorikawa
- Director
- Takahiro Oomori
- Series composition
- Sadayuki Murai
- Character design
- Akira Takata
- Music
- Makoto Yoshimori
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 (2011)
- Watch next: Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5 (2016)
- Optional extras: Natsume's Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei & The First Errand, Natsume's Book of Friends OVA
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Takaramono”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 FAQ
How many episodes does Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 have?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 finished?
Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2012.
Is there a season 2 of Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4?
Yes — the story continues in Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5 (2016).
What should I watch before Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4?
Watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 first — Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 is a direct sequel.
Is Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 based on a manga?
Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 adapts the manga by Yuki Midorikawa.
Who animated Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 was animated by Brain's Base and directed by Takahiro Oomori.
Who sings the opening of Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4?
The opening, "Ima, Kono Toki.", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 is listed on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.