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Natsume's Book of Friends

TV anime2008–20247 seasons86 episodesOriginal: mangaYuki Midorikawa

Takashi Natsume has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him.

After Season 7, continue with Vol. 25

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Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 anime poster

Season 1

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13 episodesJul 2008 – Sep 2008

Anime ends at
Ep 13

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 3 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 3

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Season 2

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13 episodesJan 2009 – Mar 2009

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Ep 13Original: Vol. 6

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 7 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 7

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1 side entrySPreading notes
  1. 3D Nyanko-sensei TheaterSP5 episodesApr 2009 – Aug 2009These supplementary short stories do not establish a continuous endpoint in the manga. Choose the route for the accompanying TV season.
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 anime poster

Season 3

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13 episodesJul 2011 – Sep 2011

Anime ends at
Ep 13

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 10 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 10

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Season 4

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13 episodesJan 2012 – Mar 2012

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Ep 13

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 13 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 13

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2 side entriesOVA ×2reading notes
  1. Natsume's Book of Friends OVAOVA1 episodeFeb 2014These supplementary short stories do not establish a continuous endpoint in the manga. Choose the route for the accompanying TV season.
  2. Natsume's Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei & The First ErrandOVA1 episode2013These supplementary short stories do not establish a continuous endpoint in the manga. Choose the route for the accompanying TV season.
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Season 5

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11 episodesOct 2016 – Dec 2016

Anime ends at
Ep 11

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 17 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 17

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1 side entrySPreading notes
  1. Natsume Yuujinchou Go Tokubetsu-henSP2 episodesMar 2017 – Apr 2017These supplementary short stories do not establish a continuous endpoint in the manga. Choose the route for the accompanying TV season.
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Season 6

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11 episodesApr 2017 – Jun 2017

Anime ends at
Ep 11

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 20 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 20

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3 side entriesF ×2SPreading notes
  1. Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral BondFSep 2018Ephemeral Bond tells an original side story. It does not establish a later starting point in the serial manga; choose the route for the TV season you have watched.
  2. Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki RaihoushaFJan 2021The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor brings together two separate manga stories. It does not provide a continuous endpoint for the series; choose the route for the TV season you have watched.
  3. Natsume Yuujinchou Roku Tokubetsu-henSP2 episodesSep 2017 – Oct 2017These supplementary short stories do not establish a continuous endpoint in the manga. Choose the route for the accompanying TV season.
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Season 7

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12 episodesOct 2024 – Dec 2024

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Ep 12Original: Vol. 24

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 25 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Natsume’s Book of Friends, Vol. 25

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1 side entrySPreading notes
  1. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7: The Outstretched HandSP1 episodeApr 2025These supplementary short stories do not establish a continuous endpoint in the manga. Choose the route for the accompanying TV season.

Original · Manga

Natsume's Book of Friends

夏目友人帳

Yuki MidorikawaHakusenshaOngoing33 volumes so far

  • JapaneseHakusensha33 volumes so farsince Oct 2005
  • EnglishVIZ Media32 volumes so farsince Jan 2010
  • FrenchDelcourt/Tonkam27 volumes so farsince May 2008

All volumes

Before you read

Suggested reading (English · VIZ Media): Season 1 ends at Ep 13. Continue with Vol. 3.

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