Natsume's Book of Friends TV series poster

Natsume's Book of Friends

夏目友人帳

2008 · 7 Seasons · Ended

TV-14 Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Natsume Takashi 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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
8.2 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Natsume's Book of Friends

Streaming now in the United States on Crunchyroll.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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Trailers and promos

Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 | OFFICIAL TRAILER
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 3 - Official Trailer
Season 1 & 2 - Official Trailer [Subtitled]
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 4 - Official Trailer

Top cast and crew

Hiroshi Kamiya Takashi Natsume (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue Nyanko-sensei / Madara (voice)
Eiji Itoh Shigeru Fujiwara (voice)
Miki Ito Touko Fujiwara (voice)
Hisayoshi Suganuma Atsushi Kitamoto (voice)
Akira Ishida Shuuichi Natori (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi Reiko Natsume (voice)
Ryohei Kimura Satoru Nishimura (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about Natsume's Book of Friends

Where can I watch Natsume's Book of Friends in the United States?

Natsume's Book of Friends is available to stream on Crunchyroll in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Natsume's Book of Friends for free?

Not free in the United States right now. Natsume's Book of Friends needs a subscription to Crunchyroll, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

What are the ratings for Natsume's Book of Friends?

Natsume's Book of Friends scores 8.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Natsume's Book of Friends?

Natsume's Book of Friends stars Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue, Eiji Itoh, Miki Ito, and Hisayoshi Suganuma.

How many seasons of Natsume's Book of Friends are there?

Natsume's Book of Friends has 7 seasons and 86 episodes, and is ended.

How long does it take to watch all of Natsume's Book of Friends?

All 86 episodes of Natsume's Book of Friends add up to about 34 hours 24 minutes at roughly 24 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 17 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 9 days.

What network is Natsume's Book of Friends on?

Natsume's Book of Friends airs on TV Tokyo and TV Aichi, and is produced by Brain's Base.

What language is Natsume's Book of Friends in?

Natsume's Book of Friends is in Japanese, and its original title is 夏目友人帳.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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