Series

Natsume's Book of Friends

★ 8.2(106)200824m7 seasons

Natsume's Book of Friends is streaming on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Release date: 2008-07-08
Runtime: 24m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 86
Network: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: Brain's Base

Natsume's Book of Friends — trailer

About Natsume's Book of Friends

Natsume's Book of Friends is a 2008 web series in the Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres, starring Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue and Eiji Itoh. It spans 7 seasons and 86 episodes, and originally aired on TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh and TSC. It holds an average rating of 8.2/10 from 106 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Natsume's Book of Friends in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (7)

Season 113 eps · 2008

Season 213 eps · 2009

Season 313 eps · 2011

Season 413 eps · 2012

Season 511 eps · 2016

Season 611 eps · 2017

Season 712 eps · 2024

Cast

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)

Miyuki Sawashiro

Jun Sasada (voice)

Kazuma Horie

Kaname Tanuma (voice)

Junichi Suwabe

Matoba Seiji (voice)

Rina Sato

Tooru Taki (voice)

Themes & keywords

human animal relationshipexorcismfriendshipsupernaturalafterlifehigh schoolslice of lifecurseorphanbased on mangaspiritdemonhigh school studentexorcistfolklore

Frequently asked questions

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

In United States, you can stream Natsume's Book of Friends on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Natsume's Book of Friends on Netflix?+

Natsume's Book of Friends is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.

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

Natsume's Book of Friends has 7 seasons and 86 episodes in total.

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.

When did Natsume's Book of Friends come out?+

Natsume's Book of Friends is a 2008 web series.

What genre is Natsume's Book of Friends?+

Natsume's Book of Friends is Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.