Natsume's Book of Friends — Season 6
For Takashi Natsume, a quiet life has become anything but ordinary. Bound to the Book of Friends – a record of spirits his grandmother once sealed away – he’s grown used to unexpected encounters with youkai, each one offering glimpses into their world, Reiko's past, and even himself. While the Book holds immense power, attracting unwanted attention from both supernatural creatures and those who would exploit it, Natsume yearns for simple peace. To find that elusive calm, he’ll need to delve deeper into the mysteries of the Book of Friends and the world of spirit exorcism, learning to accept the help – and connections – that come his way.
Natsume rescued a youkai from a jar, and in return, was granted a boon: rejuvenation. Yet, Natsume was already young, and the process of further youth proved disorienting, clouding his memories. Lost in uncertainty, adrift in a sea of unfam…
A visitor came to Natsume’s village – a stonewasher, a being of considerable power who could cleanse stones corrupted by darkness. The stonewasher sought a lost student, and with a quiet plea, turned to Natsume for assistance.
A phone call from Shibata, an acquaintance from a past encounter with a troublesome spirit, interrupted Natsume’s quiet afternoon. Shibata requested a visit, and after some hesitation, Natsume agreed. Accompanied by Tanuma, he journeyed to …
Natsume finished the film, a performance by Natori, and afterward discovered a paper doll of the actor. It was damp, the ink blurred beyond recognition, and a disquiet settled within him. A worry for Natori’s well-being took root. He follow…
Natsume discovers that Tsukiko’s house is not merely inhabited, but haunted by three distinct youkai, each driven by its own purpose. One seeks to safeguard Tsukiko's father, while the other two… Natori desires their exorcism, believing it …
His companions often recalled the circumstances of their first encounter with Natsume, and the profound shift he brought to their lives. He has discovered a place of belonging, and holds a deep significance for those who share that haven.
Natsume encountered a youkai named Gomochi, who had journeyed seeking Reiko. He carried a message intended for her, a message of gratitude for a kindness Reiko had shown him years before. As Natsume listened to Gomochi’s tale, he began to g…
As Natsume walked toward home, a letter caught his eye on the path. It appeared to be addressed to a man residing nearby, requesting a ride to his school. The man, however, was no ordinary person; he was a youkai, haunted by a past connecti…
Natsume journeyed to a roadside inn for a study session with his classmates. While they were gathered there, a sudden flood swept through the village, carrying away a local shrine. Legend held that the shrine protected three masks, yet Nats…
Natori sought any scrap of information about Natsume and his famed Book of Friends. Unbeknownst to him, Natsume himself was approaching, bearing a jar of Touko’s homemade jam. This simple delivery, however, marked the beginning of something…
Natori’s people scour the Hakozaki mansion for the study. Yet other powers seek the potent magics held within, and Natsume is determined to keep them from it.
