release dates of anime Natsume Yuujinchou

Takashi Natsume has always been able to see spirits called youkai, a gift that has made his childhood lonely and difficult. After moving to a small town to live with distant relatives, he discovers that his late grandmother Reiko possessed the same ability. More importantly, he inherits the Book of Friends, a collection containing the names of youkai that Reiko defeated and bound to her will. Now these spirits seek out Natsume, demanding the return of their names and freedom. Accompanied by Nyanko-sensei, a powerful spirit disguised as a rotund cat who serves as his reluctant bodyguard, Natsume begins the task of returning names to their rightful owners. Through these encounters, he learns about the complex relationships between humans and youkai while searching for the sense of belonging he's always craved. This supernatural series blends gentle storytelling with touching moments as Natsume navigates friendship, acceptance, and understanding across two worlds.