Natsume Yujin-cho manga series by Yuki Midorikawa begins serialization in LaLa DX magazine.
The third season of Natsume Yujin-cho anime begins broadcasting.
The fourth season of the Natsume Yujin-cho anime airs on Japanese television.
The fifth season of Natsume Yujin-cho anime officially premieres.
The sixth and latest season of the Natsume Yujin-cho anime starts airing.
The English translated version of the Natsume Yujin-cho manga is published by Viz Media.
Takashi Natsume inherits the Book of Friends from his grandmother, Reiko, granting him the ability to see and interact with spirits (youkai).
Natsume meets Madara, a powerful spirit who takes the form of a maneki-neko and becomes Natsume's protector and companion.
Throughout his journey, Natsume returns the names of spirits bound in the Book of Friends, freeing them from their contracts.
Despite his spiritual abilities and unusual experiences, Natsume forms friendships with human classmates, improving his social connections.
Natsume learns more about his grandmother Reiko's interactions with youkai and the circumstances surrounding her life and death.
Natsume helps and protects various youkai, including those related to Reiko, from hostile spirits or humans.
Natsume grows more aware of the complexity and emotions of youkai, seeing them beyond just supernatural beings.
