This is the list of Natsume's Book of Friends episodes. For every season, there has been 13 episodes included, except for season 5 and 6, which have 11. The series currently has seventh seasons, as of December 2017. The fifth season ended in December 2016. The sixth season started airing in April 2017. In July 2023, it was announced that the series will receive a seventh season that aired on October 2024.
Episode Guide
Natsume Yuujinchou (2008)
For the first season, the opening theme was "Issei no Sei" (一斉の声, "Simultaneous Voice") by Shuuhei Kita, and the ending theme was "Natsu Yuuzora" (夏夕空, "Summer Evening Sky") by Kousuke Atari. This season was released on five DVDs.
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 
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The Cat and the Book of Friends Neko to Yuujinchou 猫と友人帳 |
July 7, 2008 (JP) July 24, 2022 (US) |
| 02 | 
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The Dew-God's Small Shrine Tsuyukami no Hokora 露神の祠 |
July 14, 2008 (JP) July 31, 2022 (US) |
| 03 | 
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The Mysterious Person at the Eight Fields Yatsuhara no Kaijin 八ツ原の怪人 |
July 21, 2008 (JP) August 7, 2022 (US) |
| 04 | 
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Shigure and the Girl Shigure to Shōjo 時雨と少女 |
July 28, 2008 (JP) August 14, 2022 (US) |
| 05 | 
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Heart-Colored Ticket Kokoro-iro no Kippu 心色の切符 |
August 4, 2008 (JP) August 21, 2022 (US) |
| 06 | 
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Swallow at the Lake Bottom Kotei no Tsubame 湖底のつばめ} |
August 11, 2008 (JP) August 28, 2022 (US) |
| 07 | 
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The Little Fox's Hat Kogitsune no Bōshi 子狐のぼうし |
August 18, 2008 (JP) September 4, 2022 (US) |
| 08 | 
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Fleeting Light Hakanai Hikari 儚い光 |
August 25, 2008 (JP) September 11, 2022 (US) |
| 09 | 
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Ayakashi Exorcism Ayakashi-barai あやかし祓い |
September 1, 2008 (JP) September 18, 2022 (US) |
| 10 | 
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Asagi's Koto Asagi no Koto アサギの琴 |
September 8, 2008 (JP) September 25, 2022 (US) |
| 11 | 
|
Nyanko's Book of Boredom Nyanko Tsurezure-chou ニャンコ徒然帳 |
September 15, 2008 (JP) October 2, 2022 (US) |
| 12 | 
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Five-Day Mark Itsuka-jirushi 五日印 |
September 22, 2008 (JP) October 9, 2022 (US) |
| 13 | 
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Autumn Banquet Aki no Yaen 秋の夜宴 |
September 29, 2008 (JP) October 16, 2022 (US) |
Natsume Yuujinchou Zoku (2009)
For the second season, the opening theme was "Ano Hi Time Machine" (あの日タイムマシン, "That Day's Time Machine") by Long Shot Party and the ending theme was "Aishiteru" (愛してる, "I Love You") by Kourin (Also known as Callin'). This season was also released on five DVDs.
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 
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Stolen Book of Friends Ubawareta Yuujinchou 奪われた友人帳 |
January 5, 2009 (JP) November 20, 2022 (US) |
| 15 | 
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Melting Into Spring Haru ni Tokeru Haru ni Tokeru |
January 12, 2009 (JP) November 27, 2022 (US) |
| 16 | 
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Youkai Exorcism amid the Steaming Springs Youkai Taiji Yukemuri-kou 妖怪退治 湯けむり行 |
January 19, 2009 (JP) December 4, 2022 (US) |
| 17 | 
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A Chick Hatches Hina, Kaeru 雛、孵る |
January 26, 2009 (JP) December 11, 2022 (US) |
| 18 | 
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Tree of Promise Yakusoku no Ki 約束の樹 |
February 2, 2009 (JP) December 18, 2022 (US) |
| 19 | 
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The Maiden's Circle Shoujo no Jin 少女の陣 |
February 9, 2009 (JP) December 25, 2022 (US) |
| 20 | 
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That Which You Must Not Call Yonde wa Naranu 呼んではならぬ |
February 16, 2009 (JP) January 1, 2023 (US) |
| 21 | 
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Emotions Undying Fushi no Omoi 不死の想い |
February 23, 2009 (JP) January 8, 2023 (US) |
| 22 | 
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The Man amidst the Rows of Cherry Trees Sakura Namiki no Kare 桜並木の彼 |
March 2, 2009 (JP) January 15, 2023 (US) |
| 23 | 
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Temporary Home Kari ie 仮家 |
March 9, 2009 (JP) January 22, 2023 (US) |
| 24 | 
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Assembly of Conjurers Jujutsushi no Kai 呪術師の会 |
March 16, 2009 (JP) January 29, 2023 (US) |
| 25 | 
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The Young Boy in the Empty House Haioku no Shounen 廃屋の少年 |
March 23, 2009 (JP) February 5, 2023 (US) |
| 26 | 
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Humans and Ayakashi Hito to Ayakashi 人と妖 |
March 30, 2009 (JP) February 12, 2023 (US) |
Natsume Yuujinchou San (2011)
A third season, titled Natsume Yuujinchou San (夏目友人帳 参, Natsume's Book of Friends Three) began airing on July 5, 2011. The opening theme is "Boku ni Dekiru Koto" (僕にできること, "I Can Do") by HOW MERRY MARRY and the ending theme is "Kimi no Kakera" (君ノカケラ?, "Pieces of You") by Kousuke Atari featuring Emiri Miyamoto. After the third season came the fourth season, surprisingly announced in Lala magazine's November issue (which was release September 21st), which when the third season was still airing.
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 
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The Name of A Monster Ayashiki Mono no Na 妖しきものの名 |
July 5, 2011 (JP) February 19, 2023 (US) |
| 28 | 
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Ukiharu Village Ukiharu no Sato 浮春の郷 |
July 12, 2011 (JP) February 26, 2023 (US) |
| 29 | 
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False Friend Itsuwari no Yūjin 偽りの友人 |
July 19, 2011 (JP) March 5, 2023 (US) |
| 30 | 
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Young Days Osanaki Hibi ni 幼き日々に |
July 26, 2011 (JP) March 12, 2023 (US) |
| 31 | 
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The Thing That Lurks in the Storeroom Kura ni Hisomu Mono 蔵にひそむもの |
August 2, 2011 (JP) March 19, 2023 (US) |
| 32 | 
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That Which Is Not Human Hito Naranu Mono 人ならぬもの |
August 9, 2011 (JP) March 26, 2023 (US) |
| 33 | 
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Exorcist Haraiya 祓い屋 |
August 16, 2011 (JP) April 2, 2023 (US) |
| 34 | 
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The Little Fox's Watch Kogitsune no Tokei 子狐のとけい |
August 23, 2011 (JP) April 9, 2023 (US) |
| 35 | 
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Through the Fading Autumn Wind Akikaze Kitte 秋風切って |
August 30, 2011 (JP) April 16, 2023 (US) |
| 36 | 
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The Broken Mirror Wareta Kagami 割れた鏡 |
September 6, 2011 (JP) April 23, 2023 (US) |
| 37 | 
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What the Mirror Shows Utsusu Mono 映すもの |
September 13, 2011 (JP) April 30, 2023 (US) |
| 38 | 
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A Place to Go Home to Kaeru Basho 帰る場所 |
September 20, 2011 (JP) May 7, 2023 (US) |
| 39 | 
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Natsume's Book of Play Natsume Yuugi-chou 夏目遊戯帳 |
September 27, 2011 (JP) May 14, 2023 (US) |
Natsume Yuujinchou Shi (2012)
The fourth season, titled Natsume Yuujinchou Shi (夏目友人帳 肆, Natsume's Book of Friends Four) began airing January 2nd, 2012. The opening theme is "Ima, Kono Toki." (今、このとき。) by Hiiragi and the ending theme is "Takaramono" (たからもの) by Marina Kawano.
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 
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Natsume Captured Torawareta Natsume とらわれた夏目 |
January 2, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 41 | 
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The Eastern Forest Touhou no Mori 東方の森 |
January 9, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 42 | 
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The Little Ones Chisaki Mono 小さきもの |
January 16, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 43 | 
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The Stand-In Daitou 代答 |
January 23, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 44 | 
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To You, From Bygone Days Sugishi Hi no Kimi ni 過ぎし日の君に |
January 30, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 45 | 
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The Other Side of the Glass Garasu no Muko 硝子のむこう |
February 6, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 46 | 
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The Gap between Humans and Youkai Hito to Youkai no Aida de 人と妖の間で |
February 13, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 47 | 
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When I Was Deceived Madoi Shi Koro Ni 惑いし頃に |
February 20, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 48 | 
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The Moon-Splitting Festival Tsukiwake Matsuri 月分祭 |
February 27, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 49 | 
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The God, Enshrined Matsura Re Ta Kamisama 祀られた神様 |
March 5, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 50 | 
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A Single Photo Ichi Mai no Shashin 一枚の写真 |
March 12, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 51 | 
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The Door of Memories Kioku no Tobira 記憶の扉 |
March 19, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
| 52 | 
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Long Way Home Tooki Ieji 遠き家路 |
March 26, 2012 (JP) February 19, 2024 (US) |
Natsume Yuujinchou Go (2016)
The fifth season, titled Natsume Yuujinchou Go (夏目友人帳 伍, Natsume's Book of Friends Five) began airing October 4th, 2016. The opening theme is "Takarabako" (タカラバコ) by Sasanomaly and the ending theme is "Akane Sasu" (茜さす) by Aimer.
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 
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Unchanging Form Kawara nu Sugata 変わらぬ姿 |
October 4, 2016 (JP) May 8, 2024 (US) |
| 54 | 
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Mischievous Rain Itazura na Ame 悪戯な雨 |
October 11, 2016 (JP) May 15, 2024 (US) |
| 55 | 
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The Letter From the Exorcist Haraiya kara no Tegami 祓い屋からの手紙 |
October 18, 2016 (JP) May 23, 2024 (US) |
| 56 | 
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Shadow of Linked Chains Rensa no Kage 連鎖の陰 |
October 25, 2016 (JP) May 29, 2024 (US) |
| 57 | 
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It Must Not Be Bound Musunde wa Ikenai 結んではいけない |
November 1, 2016 (JP) June 5, 2024 (US) |
| 58 | 
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Soundless Valley Oto Nashi no Tani 音無しの谷 |
November 8, 2016 (JP) June 12, 2024 (US) |
| 59 | 
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Distant Festival Lights Tōi Matsuri Hi 遠い祭り火 |
November 22, 2016 (JP) June 19, 2024 (US) |
| 60 | 
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A World Unbent Yugami naki Sekai 歪みなき世界 |
November 29, 2016 (JP) June 27, 2024 (US) |
| 61 | 
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Following A Narrow Path Kewashiki wo Yuku 険しきをゆく |
December 6, 2016 (JP) July 4, 2024 (US) |
| 62 | 
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Touko and Shigeru Touko to Shigeru 塔子と滋 |
December 13, 2016 (JP) July 11, 2024 (US) |
| 63 | 
|
To The Ephemeral Ones Hakanaki Mono e 儚き者へ |
December 20, 2016 (JP) July 18, 2024 (US) |
Natsume Yuujinchou Roku (2017)
The sixth season began airing April 11, 2017. The opening theme is "Furōria" (フローリア) by Tomohisa Sako and the ending theme is "Kimi no Uta" (きみのうた) by Rei Yasuda. The first nine episodes take place before the season finale in the manga.
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 
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The Days Eater Tsukihigui つきひぐい |
April 11, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| 65 | 
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It Blooms Tomorrow Ashita Saku 明日咲く |
April 18, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| 66 | 
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Nitai-sama Nitai-sama 二体さま |
April 25, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| 67 | 
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Lying Eyes Chigaeru Hitomi 違える瞳 |
May 2, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| 68 | 
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The Bound Ones Shibarareshi Mono 縛られしもの |
May 9, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| 69 | 
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Nishimura and Kitamoto Nishimura to Kitamoto 西村と北本 |
May 16, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| 70 | 
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Gomochi's Benefactor Gomochi no Onjin ゴモチの恩人 |
May 23, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| 71 | 
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A Day That Will Someday Come Itsuka Kuru Hi いつかくる日 |
May 30, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| 72 | 
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What Flows Nagare Yuku Ha ながれゆくは |
June 6, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| 73 | 
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The Sealed Room Tozasareta Heya 閉ざされた部屋 |
June 13, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| 74 | 
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What Matters Taisetsu Na Mono 大切なモノ |
June 20, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi (2024)
The seventh season began airing October 8, 2024. The opening theme is "Alca" by Hinata Kashiwagi and the ending theme is "Komari Warai" (こまりわらい, "Troubled Laugh") by Toshiki Kondo.
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 
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The Fragments Lament 破片は 愁う Hahen wa Shūu |
October 8, 2024 (JP) October 21, 2024 (US) |
| 76 | 
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Someday's Garden いつかの庭 Itsuka no Niwa |
October 15, 2024 (JP) October 28, 2024 (US) |
| 77 | 
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Tookanya とおかんや |
October 22, 2024 (JP) November 4, 2024 (US) |
| 78 | 
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Depths of the Page 頁の奥 Pēji no Oku |
October 29, 2024 (JP) November 11, 2024 (US) |
| 79 | 
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Chobi's Treasure ちょびの宝物 Chibi no Takaramono |
November 5, 2024 (JP) November 18, 2024 (US) |
| 80 | 
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The Abandoned Station, Two Wheels 廃駅・ふたつの輪 Haieki Futatsu no wa |
November 12, 2024 (JP) November 25, 2024 (US) |
| 81 | 
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A Difficult Two 苦手なふたり Nigatena Futari |
November 12, 2024 (JP) December 9, 2024 (US) |
| 82 | 
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Natsume on the Moonlit Night 月夜の夏目 Tsukiyo no Natsume |
November 26, 2024 (JP) December 16, 2024 (US) |
| 83 | 
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That Which Blocks The Ceremony 儀式を阻む者 Gishiki o Habamu Mono |
December 3, 2024 (JP) December 16, 2024 (US) |
| 84 | 
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The House Where a Promise Remains 約束の残る家 Yakusoku no Nokoru ie |
December 10, 2024 (JP) December 23, 2024 (US) |
| 85 | 
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Tell Me Your Name 名前を教えて Anata no Namae O Oshietekudasai |
December 16, 2024 (JP) January 20, 2025 (US) |
| 86 | 
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From the Path of Dreams 夢路より Yume no Michi Kara |
December 23, 2024 (JP) January 27, 2025 (US) |
OVA (2014-2017)
OVA is Original video animation (オリジナル・ビデオ・アニメーション Orijinaru bideo animēshon). It is anime episode that is not aired on TV and can only be seen on VHS/DVD.[1]
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVA | 
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Natsume's Book of Friends: Sometime on a Snowy Day 夏目友人帳 新作OVA いつかゆきのひに Natsume Yuujinchou: Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni |
February 5, 2014 |
| OVA | 
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One Night Sake Cup 一夜盃 Hitoyosakazuki |
March 22, 2017 (JP) July 25, 2024 (US) |
| OVA | 
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Party of Fun & Games 遊戯の宴 Yuugi no Utage |
April 26, 2017 (JP) August, 2024 (US) |
| OVA | 
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The Stump of the Suzunaru Tree 鈴鳴るの切り株 Suzunaru no Kirikabu |
September 27, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
| OVA | 
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Fragments of Dreams 夢幻のかけら mugen no kakera |
October 25, 2017 (JP) September 30, 2024 (US) |
Drama CDs
Natsume's Book of Friends has been adapted as a series of three drama CDs, which were distributed as extras with issues of LaLa.
- LaLa Treasure Drama CD (October 2007)
- LaLa Excellent Drama CD (November 2008)
- LaLa Double Premiere Drama CD (May 2009)