Natsume's Book of Friends 2008

Overview

Natsume's Book of Friends is a Japanese television series that premiered in 2008. The show is based on a manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Midorikawa, which began serialization in 2003. The narrative follows a character named Natsume Takashi, who possesses the ability to see spirits, a secret he has kept for a long time. His life changes after he inherits a book that belonged to his late grandmother, Reiko. Upon receiving this item, Natsume discovers that the book is filled with the names of spirits his grandmother had defeated and bound to her will. This inheritance reveals the reason why spirits have surrounded him throughout his life. The television series features voice acting contributions from Hiroshi Kamiya, Kazuhiko Inoue, Matthew Elkins, and Christopher Wehkamp. The production has continued to release content through 2025. The original manga source material was published in the magazines LaLa DX and LaLa by the publisher Hakusensha. The series explores the supernatural connections between Natsume and the spirits tied to his grandmother's legacy.