Natsume's Book of Friends

Name: Natsume's Book of Friends
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2008-07-08
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue, Eiji Itoh, Miki Ito, Hisayoshi Suganuma

2008·Series·TV-14·24 min·★ 8.2(104)

AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyMore Japanese titles

Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him.

▶ Watch trailer

Where to watch Natsume's Book of Friends in United States

Stream

Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel

Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Click a service to open Natsume's Book of Friends there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Natsume's Book of Friends streaming around the world?

Country	Streaming on	Rent / Buy
United States	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
India	Crunchyroll, Sony Liv, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	—
United Kingdom	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store
Canada	Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll	Apple TV Store
Australia	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store
Germany	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	—
France	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	—
Spain	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	—
Brazil	Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel	—
Japan	Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT	—

About Natsume's Book of Friends

Natsume's Book of Friends is a 2008 Japanese-language animation and sci-fi & fantasy series. The cast is led by Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue, Eiji Itoh. It spans 7 seasons and 86 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.

Natsume's Book of Friends was produced by Brain's Base and made in Japan. It was first aired on July 8, 2008, and carries a TV-14 certification.

First aired: July 8, 2008
Last aired: December 24, 2024
Original language: Japanese
Age rating: TV-14
Status: Ended
Seasons: 7 (86 episodes)
Network: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi
Country: Japan
Production: Brain's Base

#human animal relationship#exorcism#friendship#supernatural#afterlife#high school#slice of life#curse#orphan#based on manga#spirit#demon#high school student#exorcist

Natsume's Book of Friends cast & crew

The cast features Hiroshi Kamiya as Takashi Natsume (voice), Kazuhiko Inoue as Nyanko-sensei / Madara (voice), Eiji Itoh as Shigeru Fujiwara (voice), Miki Ito as Touko Fujiwara (voice), Hisayoshi Suganuma as Atsushi Kitamoto (voice), and Akira Ishida as Shuuichi Natori (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Makoto Yoshimori, cinematography is by Eiko Hiramoto, and it was produced by Kosuke Suzuki and Sayako Muramatsu.

Is Natsume's Book of Friends worth watching?

Natsume's Book of Friends holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 104 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.

With 7 seasons and 86 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy animation and sci-fi & fantasy, Natsume's Book of Friends is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Natsume's Book of Friends

In United States, you can stream Natsume's Book of Friends on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.