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Quick Answer
- Natsume's Book of Friends(TV · 13 eps)
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2(TV · 13 eps)
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 3(TV · 13 eps)
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 4(TV · 13 eps)
- Natsume's Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei & The First Errand(Special · 1 eps)
- Natsume's Book of Friends OVA(OVA · 1 eps)
- Natsume's Book of Friends Season 5(TV · 11 eps)
- ...and 7 more below
Total: ~99 episodes / 40h watch time
Natsume's Book of Friends Watch Order(2026)
With 14 entries across the franchise, Natsume's Book of Friends can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
14 entries ~40h total7 series1 movie6 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Natsume's Book of Friends: Nyanko-sensei & The First Errand
7.30Special1 eps~24min2013Brain's Base
Finished Airing6
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Natsume's Book of Friends?
Release order. Start with Natsume's Book of Friends and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Natsume's Book of Friends?
About 40 hours total across 99 episodes and 14 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 29 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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