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Natsume's Book of Friends
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.
- Cast:
- Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue, Eiji Itoh, Miki Ito
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
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E01
Episode 1
3D Nyanko-sensei Theater 1
2009-04-22 · 1mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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3D Nyanko-sensei Theater 2
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3D Nyanko-sensei Theater 3
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3D Nyanko-sensei Theater 4
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Episode 5
3D Nyanko-sensei Theater 5
2009-08-26 · 1mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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E06
Episode 6
Nyanko-sensei and the First Errand
2013-12-15 · 24mNyanko-sensei runs away from Natsume to chase a dragonfly. He finds himself stuck with two young children on their first errand. He keeps trying to leave, but the area of the forest they're in is filled with dangerous youkai. Can he help them complete their errand, while still retaining his sanity?
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E07
Episode 7
On a Certain Snowy Day
2014-02-05 · 22mAs the first delicate snowflake touches the cold ground, Nyanko-sensei dozes on his hot-water bottle next to Takashi Natsume. While his aunt prepares a warm dinner, Natsume takes a walk, welcoming the snow and the chilly weather. However, his peaceful promenade is disturbed by a white, fluffy snowman yokai with perturbing black eyes, searching for something warm and sparkly. With no further information, Natsume sets off to help find what the spirit desires.
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E08
Episode 8
One Night's Cups
2017-03-30 · 23mNatsume helps a traveler couple revive their legendary sake cups, uncovering a heartwarming tale of love.
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E09
Episode 9
Banquet of Play
2017-04-26 · 23mWhile searching for Nyanko-sensei, Natsume gets invovled in a dangerous game of hide and seek.
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E10
Episode 10
The Stump of the Suzunaru Tree
2017-09-27 · 23mNatsume encounters an old man who asks for help with getting home. The old man turns out to be a yokai who will soon disappear and he asks Natsume to help him to fulfill a promise that he had made.
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E11
Episode 11
A Fragment of Fantasy
2017-10-25 · 23mIn a dream-like forest, Tamami meets talking creatures and seeks a mysterious owl, revealing a magical world.
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E12
Episode 12
Ichiban Kuji Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Hana Shirabe
2021-03-12 · 3mKogitsune tells Nyanko-sensei the meanings of different flowers and assembles a bouquet as a gift for Natsume.
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E13
Episode 13
A Day Out in Hitoyoshi Kuma
2021-04-21 · 3mTakashi Natsume and his loyal feline protector Madara take a trip to Hitoyoshi Kuma, a peaceful area in Kumamoto. From admiring the Kaname Falls to relaxing at the Tsurukame hot spring, the duo unwind and take in the beautiful scenery throughout the eventful day.
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E14
Episode 14
The Outstretched Hand
2025-04-23 · 23mA young Natori falls victim to his inexperience and, after a curious encounter, receives unexpected help.
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Hiroshi Kamiya
Takashi Natsume (voice)
Kazuhiko Inoue
Nyanko-sensei / Madara (voice)
Eiji Itoh
Shigeru Fujiwara (voice)
Miki Ito
Touko Fujiwara (voice)
Hisayoshi Suganuma
Atsushi Kitamoto (voice)
Akira Ishida
Shuuichi Natori (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi
Reiko Natsume (voice)
Ryohei Kimura
Satoru Nishimura (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Jun Sasada (voice)
Kazuma Horie
Kaname Tanuma (voice)