Takashi Natsume
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 5, 2011 – September 27, 2011
- Season
- Summer 2011
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Brain's Base
- Director
- Takahiro Oomori
- Original creator
- Yuki Midorikawa
- Music
- Makoto Yoshimori
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 84/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Iyashikei100%Episodic95%Youkai91%Male Protagonist88%Adoption88%Rural78%Mythology75%Found Family73%Primarily Teen Cast70%Urban Fantasy66%
TVFINISHED2011 SUMMER8.4 / 10 AniList score
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3
夏目友人帳 参• Natsume Yuujinchou San
Synopsis
Takashi Natsume has always been shunned by those around him because of his mysterious ability to see yokai. Eventually, he came into possession of his grandmother Reiko’s “Book of Friends,” and together with his bodyguard Nyanko-sensei he set out to return the names of the yokai contained within it. Since then, he’s found a home with the Fujiwaras and surrounded himself with friends at school. Little does he know he's about to be dragged unwittingly into further trouble... (Source: NIS America)
Should you watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 84/100 — 83% of 20,215 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of 2011, and #41 most popular anime of 2011, and #1 highest-rated anime of Summer 2011 on AniList.
Of the 32.9K AniList users who started it, 1.2% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 30.1K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life — especially iyashikei, episodic, youkai, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuki Midorikawa
- Director
- Takahiro Oomori
- Series composition
- Sadayuki Murai
- Character design
- Akira Takata
- Music
- Makoto Yoshimori
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 (2009)
- Watch next: Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 (2012)
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Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
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Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 FAQ
How many episodes does Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 have?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 finished?
Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 2011.
Is there a season 2 of Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3?
Yes — the story continues in Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4 (2012).
What should I watch before Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3?
Watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 first — Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 is a direct sequel.
Is Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 based on a manga?
Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 adapts the manga by Yuki Midorikawa.
Who animated Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 was animated by Brain's Base and directed by Takahiro Oomori.
Who sings the opening of Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3?
The opening, "Boku ni Dekiru Koto", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 is listed on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Bilibili TV, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.