Natsume's Book of Friends is a Japanese anime television series based on Yuki Midorikawa's manga series Natsume's Book of Friends. The first four seasons were produced by Brain's Base, under the direction of Takahiro Omori, while from the fifth season onwards the series have been produced by Shuka, under the direction of Kotomi Deai (seasons 5 and 6) and Hideki Ito (season 7). Its seven seasons have been broadcast on TV Tokyo. The first 13-episode season aired from July 8 to September 30, 2008. For the first season, the opening theme is by Shūhei Kita, and the ending theme is by Kousuke Atari.

The second 13-episode season, , aired from January 6 to March 31, 2009. For the second season, the opening theme is by Long Shot Party and the ending theme is by Callin.

The third season 13-episode season, aired from July 5 to September 27, 2011. For the third season, the opening theme is by How Merry Marry and the ending theme is by Kousuke Atari featuring Emiri Miyamoto.

The fourth 13-episode season, aired from January 3 to March 27, 2012. For the fourth season, the opening theme is by Hiiragi and the ending theme is by Marina Kawano.

The fifth 11-episode season, aired from October 5 to December 21, 2016; For the fifth season, the opening theme is by Sasanomaly and the ending theme is by Aimer.

The sixth 11-episode season, , aired from April 12 to June 21, 2017. For the sixth season, the opening theme is by Tomohisa Sako and the ending theme is by Rei Yasuda.

The seventh 12-episode season, , aired from October 8 to December 24, 2024; a special thirteenth episode is set to be included on the fifth DVD/Blu-ray Disc compilation on April 23, 2025. For the seventh season, the opening theme is "Alca" by Hinata Kashiwagi and the ending theme is by Toshiki Kondo.

In North America, the first four seasons were licensed by NIS America and released on home video in Japanese with English subtitles. The seven seasons have been streamed by Crunchyroll. An English dub by Crunchyroll premiered on July 24, 2022.

Series overview

Episodes

Season 1 (2008)

Season 2 (2009)

Season 3 (2011)

Season 4 (2012)

Season 5 (2016)

Season 6 (2017)

Season 7 (2024)

OAD and OVA LaLa Specials (2013–17)

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