Natsume's Book of Friends (2008)
Original title: 夏目友人帳
Natsume's Book of Friends is a 2008 Japanese-language animation series. It stars Takashi Matsuyama, Hiroshi Shimozaki and Sanae Kobayashi.
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.
Quick answers
What is Natsume's Book of Friends about?
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.
When was Natsume's Book of Friends released?
Natsume's Book of Friends was released on 8 July 2008.
How many episodes does Natsume's Book of Friends have?
Natsume's Book of Friends has 86 episodes across 7 seasons.
Where can I watch Natsume's Book of Friends?
Natsume's Book of Friends is available on Crunchyroll Premium, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime), Google Play, Amazon and AppleTV.
Where to watch Natsume's Book of Friends
Stream: Crunchyroll Premium, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime)
Rent: Google Play
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Google Play
Cast
- Takashi Matsuyama as Hitotsume no Chuukyuu Youkai (voice)
- Hiroshi Shimozaki as Ushikao no Chuukyuu Youkai (voice)
- Sanae Kobayashi as Reiko Natsume (voice)
- 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)
- Akira Ishida as Shuuichi Natori (voice)
- Ryohei Kimura as Satoru Nishimura (voice)
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Jun Sasada (voice)
- Kazuma Horie as Kaname Tanuma (voice)
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