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Natsume's Book of Friends

★ 8.2 2008-07-08

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.

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Ended 7 seasons · 86 episodes

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Season 1

13 episodes · 2008-07-08

Due to an unusual ability to see strange creatures called youkai, Takashi Natsume has never fit in. Over time, he has accepted that no one would ever believe him and has closed him...

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Season 2

13 episodes · 2009-01-06

As with its prequel, Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2 is about Takashi Natsume, a boy who has had the ability to see youkai since he was young, and his bodyguard youkai Madara, n...

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Season 3

13 episodes · 2011-07-05

Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3 follows Takashi Natsume, a boy who is able to see youkai. Natsume and his bodyguard Madara, nicknamed Nyanko-sensei, continue on their quest to r...

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Season 4

13 episodes · 2012-01-03

Takashi Natsume, the timid youkai expert and master of the Book of Friends, continues his journey towards self-understanding and acceptance with the help of friends both new and ol...

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Season 5

11 episodes · 2016-10-04

Blessed with eyes that are able to perceive the otherwise invisible youkai, Takashi Natsume hides his ability from his newfound family and friends to protect everyone's peaceful da...

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Season 6

11 episodes · 2017-04-12

Takashi Natsume has grown accustomed to his encounters with youkai through the Book of Friends, which contains the names of youkai whom his grandmother, Reiko Natsume, has sealed i...

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Season 7

12 episodes · 2024-10-08

As a young child, Takashi Natsume believed his ability to see youkai to be nothing but a curse. Now a high school student, Natsume has managed to heal from his old wounds and form ...