Original
07/08/2008 - 09/30/2008 Finished
Natsume's Book of Friends (Natsume Yuujinchou)
Also known as: 夏目友人帳
Takashi Natsume's ability to see youkai has left him isolated through countless foster homes, friendless and disbelieved. When he accidentally frees Madara, a spirit resembling a lucky cat, the creature recognizes in Natsume the grandson of Reiko Natsume,an outcast girl revered across the youkai realm for binding demons into the Book of Friends. Partnering with Madara as his bodyguard, Natsume decides to free those Reiko sealed, slowly bridging the divide between himself and both the youkai and human worlds.
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Total episodes
13
Canon episodes
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Canon episodes · 13 Filler episodes · 0
Watch on: Crunchyroll
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Natsume Yuujinchou has no filler episodes: all 13 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
13 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cat and the Book of Friends07/08/2008 | 07/08/2008 | Canon |
| 2 | The Dew-God's Small Shrine07/15/2008 | 07/15/2008 | Canon |
| 3 | The Mysterious Person At The Eight Fields07/22/2008 | 07/22/2008 | Canon |
| 4 | Shigure and the Girl07/29/2008 | 07/29/2008 | Canon |
| 5 | Heart-Colored Ticket08/05/2008 | 08/05/2008 | Canon |
| 6 | The Swallow at the Water Bottom08/12/2008 | 08/12/2008 | Canon |
| 7 | The Little Fox's Hat08/19/2008 | 08/19/2008 | Canon |
| 8 | Fleeting Light08/26/2008 | 08/26/2008 | Canon |
| 9 | Ayakashi Exorcism09/02/2008 | 09/02/2008 | Canon |
| 10 | Asagi's Koto09/09/2008 | 09/09/2008 | Canon |
| 11 | Nyanko's Book Of Boredom09/16/2008 | 09/16/2008 | Canon |
| 12 | Five Day Mark09/23/2008 | 09/23/2008 | Canon |
| 13 | Autumn Banquet09/30/2008 | 09/30/2008 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Natsume Yuujinchou have?
Natsume Yuujinchou is season 1 of 7 in the franchise: Natsume Yuujinchou, Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou, Natsume Yuujinchou San, Natsume Yuujinchou Shi, Natsume Yuujinchou Go, Natsume Yuujinchou Roku, and Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Natsume Yuujinchou have?
This page covers 13 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 99 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Natsume Yuujinchou?
It is recommended to watch Natsume Yuujinchou in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Natsume Yuujinchou online?
Natsume Yuujinchou is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Watch on: Crunchyroll
Is Natsume Yuujinchou a complete anime?
Yes, Natsume Yuujinchou is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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