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Natsume's Book of Friends watch order
How to watch
Watch the seven seasons in order: Natsume's Book of Friends (2008), Zoku (2009), San (2011), Shi (2012), Go (2016), Roku (2017) and Shichi (2024), with the film Ephemeral Bond (September 2018) after Roku. The 2021 film The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor and the 2014 OVA Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni are optional extras. Most episodes are self-contained, but character relationships build across seasons.
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Natsume's Book of Friends watch order at a glance
- 1.Natsume Yuujinchou TV Series · 2008
- 2.Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha Movie · 2021
- 3.Ichiban Kuji Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hana Shirabe ONA · optional · 2021
- 4.Natsume Yuujinchou: Hitoyoshi Kuma de no Yasashii Jikan ONA · optional · 2021
- 5.Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou TV Series · 2009
- 6.Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou: 3D Nyanko-sensei Gekijou Special · optional · 2009
- 7.Natsume Yuujinchou San TV Series · 2011
- 8.Natsume Yuujinchou Shi TV Series · 2012
- 9.Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hajimete no Otsukai Special · optional · 2013
- 10.Natsume Yuujinchou Go TV Series · 2016
- 11.Natsume Yuujinchou: Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni OVA · optional · 2014
- 12.Natsume Yuujinchou Roku TV Series · 2017
- 13.Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu Movie · 2018
- 14.Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi TV Series · 2024
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
34h 2m
8 parts, in order
18 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
34h 57m
adds 1 movie
18 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
35h 48m
14 entries incl. OVAs and specials
18 days at 2 hours a day
Is Natsume's Book of Friends dubbed in Hindi?
No official Hindi dub found yet.
Streams on Crunchyroll with an English dub only.
Checked against the platforms' own pages on 10 November 2026. Streaming deals change, so confirm the audio menu before you start. All Hindi-dubbed anime →
8
core entries
1
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
34h 57m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 34h 57m in total · longest: Natsume Yuujinchou
- Natsume Yuujinchou5h 12m
- Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha55m
- Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou5h 12m
- Natsume Yuujinchou San5h 12m
- Natsume Yuujinchou Shi5h 12m
- Natsume Yuujinchou Go4h 13m
- Natsume Yuujinchou Roku4h 13m
- Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi4h 48m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Natsume Yuujinchou | 5h 12m |
| Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha | 55m |
| Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou | 5h 12m |
| Natsume Yuujinchou San | 5h 12m |
| Natsume Yuujinchou Shi | 5h 12m |
| Natsume Yuujinchou Go | 4h 13m |
| Natsume Yuujinchou Roku | 4h 13m |
| Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi | 4h 48m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi at 8.35 · from first to latest, the score rose 0.18
Numbers follow the watch order; hover a point or use the table for names.
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natsume Yuujinchou | 8.17 |
| 2 | Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou | 8.17 |
| 3 | Natsume Yuujinchou San | 8.18 |
| 4 | Natsume Yuujinchou Shi | 8.20 |
| 5 | Natsume Yuujinchou Go | 8.18 |
| 6 | Natsume Yuujinchou Roku | 8.20 |
| 7 | Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu | 8.12 |
| 8 | Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi | 8.35 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natsume Yuujinchou | 2008 | 13 | 8.17 | – | Brain's Base |
| Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou | 2009 | 13 | 8.17 | – | Brain's Base |
| Natsume Yuujinchou San | 2011 | 13 | 8.18 | – | Brain's Base |
| Natsume Yuujinchou Shi | 2012 | 13 | 8.20 | – | Brain's Base |
| Natsume Yuujinchou Go | 2016 | 11 | 8.18 | – | – |
| Natsume Yuujinchou Roku | 2017 | 11 | 8.20 | – | Shuka, Shuka |
| Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu | 2018 | 1 | 8.12 | – | Shuka |
| Natsume Yuujinchou ShichiTop score | 2024 | 12 | 8.35 | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Natsume's Book of Friends
How many of the 9 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 6 of 9
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
MovieNatsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki RaihoushaMovie · 2021 · 1 ep · 55m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 3
Side storyoptionalIchiban Kuji Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hana ShirabeONA · 2021 · 1 ep · 2m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 4
Side storyoptionalNatsume Yuujinchou: Hitoyoshi Kuma de no Yasashii JikanONA · 2021 · 1 ep · 2m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 5
- 6
Side storyoptionalZoku Natsume Yuujinchou: 3D Nyanko-sensei GekijouSpecial · 2009 · 5 ep · 2m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 7
- 8
- 9
Side storyoptionalNatsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hajimete no OtsukaiSpecial · 2013 · 1 ep · 22m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 10
- 11
Side storyoptionalNatsume Yuujinchou: Itsuka Yuki no Hi niOVA · 2014 · 1 ep · 23m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 12
- 13
MainNatsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni MusubuMovie · 2018 · 1 ep
Core story – watch in this order.
- 14
Release order
- 1Natsume Yuujinchou2008-07
- 2Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou2009-01
- 3Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou: 3D Nyanko-sensei Gekijou2009-04
- 4Natsume Yuujinchou San2011-07
- 5Natsume Yuujinchou Shi2012-01
- 6Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hajimete no Otsukai2013-12
- 7Natsume Yuujinchou: Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni2014-02
- 8Natsume Yuujinchou Go2016-10
- 9Natsume Yuujinchou Roku2017-04
- 10Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu2018-09
- 11Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha2021-01
- 12Ichiban Kuji Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hana Shirabe2021-03
- 13Natsume Yuujinchou: Hitoyoshi Kuma de no Yasashii Jikan2021-04
- 14Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi2024-10
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Natsume's Book of Friends watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Natsume's Book of Friends in?
Watch the seven seasons in order: Natsume's Book of Friends (2008), Zoku (2009), San (2011), Shi (2012), Go (2016), Roku (2017) and Shichi (2024), with the film Ephemeral Bond (September 2018) after Roku. The 2021 film The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor and the 2014 OVA Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni are optional extras. Most episodes are self-contained, but character relationships build across seasons.
How long does it take to watch all of Natsume's Book of Friends?
The core story and movies run about 34h 57m. At two hours a day that is roughly 18 days.
How many seasons does Natsume's Book of Friends have?
8 parts make up the main story, plus 1 movie and 5 side stories or OVAs.
Where do the Natsume's Book of Friends movies fit in the watch order?
Natsume Yuujinchou: Ishi Okoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha: after Natsume Yuujinchou.
Where can I stream all of Natsume's Book of Friends?
Crunchyroll lists 6 of the 9 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Natsume's Book of Friends season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi rates highest at 8.35/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.
Is Natsume's Book of Friends dubbed in Hindi?
No official Hindi dub has been released as of 10 November 2026. Streams on Crunchyroll with an English dub only.