Takashi Natsume
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OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 23 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 5, 2014
- Season
- Winter 2014
- 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
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
0h 23m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Youkai96%Shoujo79%Iyashikei79%Male Protagonist60%Rural60%Adoption60%Shapeshifting30%Snowscape20%Urban Fantasy20%
OVAFINISHED2014 WINTER8.1 / 10 AniList score
Natsume's Book of Friends OVA
夏目友人帳 いつかゆきのひに• Natsume Yuujinchou: Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni
Synopsis
Natsume Yuujinchou OVA which will be aired on 5th February 2014. The Blu-ray & DVD package will also includes the Chapter ~ SOUND THEATRE x Natsume's Book of Friends ~ gathering sound play which was held on September 28. Natsume takes a walk to enjoy the first winter snow and happens upon a snow-woman youkai searching for something she's lost and but can't seem to remember. While she causes anything she touches to freeze and it’s unclear what she’s looking for, he decides to help her search.(Source: ANN)
Should you watch Natsume's Book of Friends OVA?
Natsume's Book of Friends OVA has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 74% of 6,930 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #14 highest-rated anime of all time, and #2 highest-rated anime of 2014, and #22 most popular anime of 2014 on AniList.
Of the 11.8K AniList users who started it, 0.7% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 11.3K have finished it.
At about 23 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life — especially youkai, shoujo, iyashikei, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yuki Midorikawa
- Director
- Takahiro Oomori
- Character design
- Akira Takata
- Music
- Makoto Yoshimori
Where it fits in the series
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Natsume's Book of Friends OVA FAQ
How many episodes does Natsume's Book of Friends OVA have?
Natsume's Book of Friends OVA has 1 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 23 minutes in total.
Is Natsume's Book of Friends OVA finished?
Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends OVA has finished airing — the final episode aired February 5, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of Natsume's Book of Friends OVA?
No sequel is listed for Natsume's Book of Friends OVA as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Natsume's Book of Friends OVA based on a manga?
Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends OVA adapts the manga by Yuki Midorikawa.
Who animated Natsume's Book of Friends OVA?
Natsume's Book of Friends OVA was animated by Brain's Base and directed by Takahiro Oomori.
Where can I watch Natsume's Book of Friends OVA?
Natsume's Book of Friends OVA is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.