Original
07/05/2011 - 09/27/2011 Finished
Natsume Yuujinchou San (夏目友人帳 参)
Also known as: Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3
Natsume Yuujinchou San follows Takashi Natsume, a boy who is able to see youkai. Natsume and his bodyguard Madara, nicknamed Nyanko-sensei, continue on their quest to release youkai from their contracts in the "Book of Friends." Natsume comes to terms with his ability to see youkai and stops thinking of it as a curse. As he spends more time with his human and youkai friends, he realizes how much he values them both and decides he doesn't have to choose between the spirit and human worlds to be happy.
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Total episodes
13
Canon episodes
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Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Natsume Yuujinchou San have? Well, currently Natsume Yuujinchou San has a total of 7 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Natsume Yuujinchou San doesn't have a single filler episode: all 13 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 13 episodes of Natsume Yuujinchou San aired in 2011 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Natsume Yuujinchou San is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 13 without detours. If you came looking for which Natsume Yuujinchou San episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
13 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Name of a Monster07/05/2011 | 07/05/2011 | Canon |
| 2 | Ukihara Village07/12/2011 | 07/12/2011 | Canon |
| 3 | False Friend07/19/2011 | 07/19/2011 | Canon |
| 4 | Young Days07/26/2011 | 07/26/2011 | Canon |
| 5 | The Thing That Lurks In The Storeroom08/02/2011 | 08/02/2011 | Canon |
| 6 | That Which Is Not Human08/09/2011 | 08/09/2011 | Canon |
| 7 | Exorcist08/16/2011 | 08/16/2011 | Canon |
| 8 | The Fox Child's Watch08/23/2011 | 08/23/2011 | Canon |
| 9 | Through the Autumn Wind08/30/2011 | 08/30/2011 | Canon |
| 10 | The Broken Mirror09/06/2011 | 09/06/2011 | Canon |
| 11 | What The Mirror Shows09/13/2011 | 09/13/2011 | Canon |
| 12 | A Place To Go Home To09/20/2011 | 09/20/2011 | Canon |
| 13 | Natsume's Book of Play09/27/2011 | 09/27/2011 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Natsume Yuujinchou San have?
Natsume Yuujinchou San has a total of 7 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Natsume Yuujinchou San have?
In total, Natsume Yuujinchou San has 13 episodes distributed across its 7 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Natsume Yuujinchou San?
It is recommended to watch Natsume Yuujinchou San 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 San online?
Natsume Yuujinchou San 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.
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Is Natsume Yuujinchou San a complete anime?
Yes, Natsume Yuujinchou San is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Natsume Yuujinchou San have?
No, Natsume Yuujinchou San does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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