Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1
Natsume Yuujinchou · 夏目友人帳
Completed. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 is finished: it aired in Summer 2008 with 13 episodes. The story continues in 6 later seasons, most recently Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7 (Fall 2024).
- Status
- Completed
- Episodes
- 13
- Aired
- Summer 2008
- Average score
- 80/100
- Popularity in 2008
- #10 of 317
- Score rank in 2008
- #7 of 317
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 synopsis
Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother's ability to see yokai. After moving to his grandmother's hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai imprisoned in a Lucky Cat statue, he learns about his grandmother's "Book of Friends," which contains the names of the yokai she defeated, and allows its wielder to command the yokai named within. Since then, yokai now visit him on a daily basis, seeking to either get their names back or take possession of the Book of Friends.
(Source: NIS America)
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 watch order
All 13 entries in the franchise, in release order. Movies, OVAs and specials are included; skip them for a series-only run.
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 — Summer 2008, 13 eps
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 — Winter 2009, 13 eps
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 — Summer 2011, 13 eps
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 — Winter 2012, 13 eps
- Natsume's Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei & The First Errand — Fall 2013, 1 ep
- Natsume's Book of Friends OVA — Winter 2014, 1 ep
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5 — Fall 2016, 11 eps
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 6 — Spring 2017, 11 eps
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5 Specials — Spring 2017, 2 eps
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 6 Specials — Fall 2017, 2 eps
- Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond — Summer 2018, 1 ep
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7 — Fall 2024, 12 eps
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7 Special — Spring 2025, 1 ep
Where to watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1
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Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 FAQ
- Is Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 finished?
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 is finished: it aired in Summer 2008 with 13 episodes. The story continues in 6 later seasons, most recently Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7 (Fall 2024).
- How many episodes does Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 have?
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 has 13 episodes.
- When did Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 air?
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 premiered in Summer 2008.
- What genre is Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1?
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 is a Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life, Supernatural anime.
- Is there a sequel to Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1?
- Yes. The next entry is Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 (Winter 2009). The full watch order on this page lists all 13 entries in the franchise.
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