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This is the list of Natsume's Book of Friend episodes. For every season, there has been 13 episodes included, except for season 5 and 6, which have 11. The series currently has sixth 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.

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 Ep1 The Cat and the Book of Friends
Neko to Yuujinchou

猫と友人帳
July 7, 2008 (JP)
July 24, 2022 (US)
02 The Dew-God's Small Shrine The Dew-God's Small Shrine
Tsuyukami no Hokora

露神の祠
July 14, 2008 (JP)
July 31, 2022 (US)
03 Ep3 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 Ep4 Shigure and the Girl
Shigure to Shōjo

時雨と少女
July 28, 2008 (JP)
August 14, 2022 (US)
05 Ep5 Heart-Colored Ticket
Kokoro-iro no Kippu

心色の切符
August 4, 2008 (JP)
August 21, 2022 (US)
06 Ep6 Swallow at the Lake Bottom
Kotei no Tsubame

湖底のつばめ}
August 11, 2008 (JP)
August 28, 2022 (US)
07 Ep7 The Little Fox's Hat
Kogitsune no Bōshi

子狐のぼうし
August 18, 2008 (JP)
September 4, 2022 (US)
08 S1E8-Hotaru&Akifumi Fleeting Light
Hakanai Hikari

儚い光
August 25, 2008 (JP)
September 11, 2022 (US)
09 Ep9 Ayakashi Exorcism
Ayakashi-barai

あやかし祓い
September 1, 2008 (JP)
September 18, 2022 (US)
10 Ep10 Asagi's Koto
Asagi no Koto

アサギの琴
September 8, 2008 (JP)
September 25, 2022 (US)
11 Ep11 Nyanko's Book of Boredom
Nyanko Tsurezure-chou

ニャンコ徒然帳
September 15, 2008 (JP)
October 2, 2022 (US)
12 Ep12 Five-Day Mark
Itsuka-jirushi

五日印
September 22, 2008 (JP)
October 9, 2022 (US)
13 Ep13 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 Ep14 Stolen Book of Friends
Ubawareta Yuujinchou

奪われた友人帳
January 5, 2009 (JP)
November 20, 2022 (US)
15 Ep15 Melting Into Spring
Haru ni Tokeru

Haru ni Tokeru
January 12, 2009 (JP)
November 27, 2022 (US)
16 Ep16 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 Ep17 A Chick Hatches
Hina, Kaeru

雛、孵る
January 26, 2009 (JP)
December 11, 2022 (US)
18 Ep18 Tree of Promise
Yakusoku no Ki

約束の樹
February 2, 2009 (JP)
December 18, 2022 (US)
19 Ep19 The Maiden's Circle
Shoujo no Jin

少女の陣
February 9, 2009 (JP)
December 25, 2022 (US)
20 Ep20 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 Ep21 Emotions Undying
Fushi no Omoi

不死の想い
February 23, 2009 (JP)
January 8, 2023 (US)
22 Ep22 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 Ep23 Temporary Home
Kari ie

仮家
March 9, 2009 (JP)
January 22, 2023 (US)
24 Ep24 Assembly of Conjurers
Jujutsushi no Kai

呪術師の会
March 16, 2009 (JP)
January 29, 2023 (US)
25 Ep25 The Young Boy in the Empty House
Haioku no Shounen

廃屋の少年
March 23, 2009 (JP)
February 5, 2023 (US)
26 Ep26 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 Ep27 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 Ep28 Ukiharu Village
Ukiharu no Sato

浮春の郷
July 12, 2011 (JP)
February 26, 2023 (US)
29 Ep29 False Friend
Itsuwari no Yūjin

偽りの友人
July 19, 2011 (JP)
March 5, 2023 (US)
30 Ep30 Young Days
Osanaki Hibi ni

幼き日々に
July 26, 2011 (JP)
March 12, 2023 (US)
31 Ep31 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 Ep32 That Which Is Not Human
Hito Naranu Mono

人ならぬもの
August 9, 2011 (JP)
March 26, 2023 (US)
33 Ep33 Exorcist
Haraiya

祓い屋
August 16, 2011 (JP)
April 2, 2023 (US)
34 Ep34 The Little Fox's Watch
Kogitsune no Tokei

子狐のとけい
August 23, 2011 (JP)
April 9, 2023 (US)
35 Ep35 Through the Fading Autumn Wind
Akikaze Kitte

秋風切って
August 30, 2011 (JP)
April 16, 2023 (US)
36 Ep36 The Broken Mirror
Wareta Kagami

割れた鏡
September 6, 2011 (JP)
April 23, 2023 (US)
37 Ep37 What the Mirror Shows
Utsusu Mono

映すもの
September 13, 2011 (JP)
April 30, 2023 (US)
38 Ep38 A Place to Go Home to
Kaeru Basho

帰る場所
September 20, 2011 (JP)
May 7, 2023 (US)
39 Ep39 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 Ep40 Natsume Captured
Torawareta Natsume

とらわれた夏目
January 2, 2012 (JP)
February 19, 2024 (US)
41 Ep41 The Eastern Forest
Touhou no Mori

東方の森
January 9, 2012 (JP)
February 19, 2024 (US)
42 Ep42 The Little Ones
Chisaki Mono

小さきもの
January 16, 2012 (JP)
February 19, 2024 (US)
43 Ep43 The Stand-In
Daitou

代答
January 23, 2012 (JP)
February 19, 2024 (US)
44 Ep44 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 Ep6, 1 The Other Side of the Glass
Garasu no Muko

硝子のむこう
February 6, 2012 (JP)
February 19, 2024 (US)
46 Ep7, 1 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 Ep8 When I Was Deceived
Madoi Shi Koro Ni

惑いし頃に
February 20, 2012 (JP)
February 19, 2024 (US)
48 Ep48 The Moon-Splitting Festival
Tsukiwake Matsuri

月分祭
February 27, 2012 (JP)
February 19, 2024 (US)
49 Ep49 The God, Enshrined
Matsura Re Ta Kamisama

祀られた神様
March 5, 2012 (JP)
February 19, 2024 (US)
50 Ep50 A Single Photo
Ichi Mai no Shashin

一枚の写真
March 12, 2012 (JP)
February 19, 2024 (US)
51 Ep51 The Door of Memories
Kioku no Tobira

記憶の扉
March 19, 2012 (JP)
February 19, 2024 (US)
52 Ep52 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 Natsume-Go Unchanging Form
Kawara nu Sugata

変わらぬ姿
October 4, 2016
54 NatsumeGo 02 7 Mischievous Rain
Itazura na Ame

悪戯な雨
October 11, 2016
55 Natsume-Yuujinchou-Go-03-25 The Letter From the Exorcist
Haraiya kara no Tegami

祓い屋からの手紙
October 18, 2016
56 Natsume-Yuujinchou-Go-04-9 Shadow of Linked Chains
Rensa no Kage

連鎖の陰
October 25, 2016
57 Natsume-Yuujinchou-Go-05-31 It Must Not Be Bound
Musunde wa Ikenai

結んではいけない
November 1, 2016
58 NatsumeGo 06 6 Soundless Valley
Oto Nashi no Tani

音無しの谷
November 8, 2016
59 Natsume-Yuujinchou-Go-07-25 Distant Festival Lights
Tōi Matsuri Hi

遠い祭り火
November 22, 2016
60 Natsume-Yuujinchou-Go-08-36 A World Unbent
Yugami naki Sekai

歪みなき世界
November 29, 2016
61 Natsume-Yuujinchou-Go-09-9 Following A Narrow Path
Kewashiki wo Yuku

険しきをゆく
December 6, 2016
62 Natsume-Yuujinchou-Go-10-5 Touko and Shigeru
Touko to Shigeru

塔子と滋
December 13, 2016
63 Natsume-Yuujinchou-Go-11-53 To The Ephemeral Ones
Hakanaki Mono e

儚き者へ
December 20, 2016

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 Tumblr oo9s492cZV1tr6wqbo1 1280 The Days Eater
Tsukihigui

つきひぐい
April 11, 2017
65 Tumblr oomg5n6NWd1tr6wqbo1 1280 It Blooms Tomorrow
Ashita Saku

明日咲く
April 18, 2017
66 Tumblr op11i3YpyH1tr6wqbo2 1280 Nitai-sama
Nitai-sama

二体さま
April 25, 2017
67 Tumblr opcebkzAaP1tr6wqbo1 1280 Lying Eyes
Chigaeru Hitomi

違える瞳
May 2, 2017
68 Tumblr oppamqVO8j1tr6wqbo3 1280 The Bound Ones
Shibarareshi Mono

縛られしもの
May 9, 2017
69 Tumblr oq25b9xqCm1tr6wqbo1 1280 Nishimura and Kitamoto
Nishimura to Kitamoto

西村と北本
May 16, 2017
70 Tumblr oqf85nzlM71tr6wqbo6 1280 Gomochi's Benefactor
Gomochi no Onjin

ゴモチの恩人
May 23, 2017
71 Tumblr oqs4qcNEYI1tr6wqbo1 1280 A Day That Will Someday Come
Itsuka Kuru Hi

いつかくる日
May 30, 2017
72 Tumblr or586ncmpa1tr6wqbo1 1280 What Flows
Nagare Yuku Ha

ながれゆくは
June 6, 2017
73 Tumblr ori06yZHjb1tr6wqbo1 1280 The Sealed Room
Tozasareta Heya

閉ざされた部屋
June 13, 2017
74 Tumblr oruyduJ5bv1tr6wqbo1 1280 What Matters
Taisetsu Na Mono

大切なモノ
June 20, 2017


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
# Image Episode Title Air Date
OVA Ice-natsume 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 Tumblr or1cmtxoDG1tr6wqbo1 1280 One Night Sake Cup
一夜盃

Hitoyosakazuki
March 22, 2017
OVA Tumblr ou9scifiGz1tr6wqbo1 1280 Party of Fun & Games
遊戯の宴

Yuugi no Utage
April 26, 2017
OVA Tumblr oxiqs4X72m1tr6wqbo1 1280 The Stump of the Suzunaru Tree
鈴鳴るの切り株

Suzunaru no Kirikabu
September 27, 2017
OVA Natsume ova Fragments of Dreams
夢幻のかけら

mugen no kakera
October 25, 2017

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.

  1. LaLa Treasure Drama CD (October 2007)
  2. LaLa Excellent Drama CD (November 2008)
  3. LaLa Double Premiere Drama CD (May 2009)

References

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