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 8, 2008 – September 30, 2008
- Season
- Summer 2008
- 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
- 80/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Youkai98%Iyashikei96%Episodic87%Male Protagonist81%Found Family72%Rural70%Adoption70%Shoujo65%Urban Fantasy65%Bullying60%
TVFINISHED2008 SUMMER8.0 / 10 AniList score
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1
夏目友人帳• Natsume Yuujinchou
Synopsis
Natsume has always been an outcast because he inherited his grandmother's ability to see yokai. After moving to his grandmother's hometown and accidentally releasing a yokai imprisoned in a Lucky Cat statue, he learns about his grandmother's "Book of Friends," which contains the names of the yokai she defeated, and allows its wielder to command the yokai named within. Since then, yokai now visit him on a daily basis, seeking to either get their names back or take possession of the Book of Friends. (Source: NIS America)
Should you watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 80/100 — 73% of 31,799 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #5 highest-rated anime of 2008, and #9 most popular anime of 2008, and #1 highest-rated anime of Summer 2008 on AniList.
Of the 61.5K AniList users who started it, 4.6% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 46K 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 youkai, iyashikei, episodic, 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
- Kenichi Kanemaki
- Character design
- Akira Takata
- Music
- Makoto Yoshimori
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 (2009)
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Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 FAQ
How many episodes does Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 have?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 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 1?
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 1 finished?
Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 has finished airing — the final episode aired September 30, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1?
Yes — the story continues in Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 (2009).
Where do I start Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1?
Start here: Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 is the first entry, followed by Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2.
Is Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 based on a manga?
Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 adapts the manga by Yuki Midorikawa.
Who animated Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 was animated by Brain's Base and directed by Takahiro Oomori.
Where can I watch Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1?
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, Netflix, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.