Natsume's Book of Friends Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2008 · TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Natsume's Book of Friends
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Natsume's Book of Friends have?
Natsume's Book of Friends has 7 seasons and 86 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on July 8, 2008 to December 24, 2024.
Is Natsume's Book of Friends renewed, ended, or canceled?
Natsume's Book of Friends has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Natsume's Book of Friends?
It takes 25h 2m (1502 minutes) to watch the complete run of Natsume's Book of Friends. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 13 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 25 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 13 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Natsume's Book of Friends?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 2 ("The Dew God's Small Shrine"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.5/10 based on 2 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Natsume's Book of Friends?
Natsume's Book of Friends is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Natsume's Book of Friends?
Natsume's Book of Friends has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Natsume's Book of Friends?
The primary ensemble cast includes Takashi Matsuyama as Hitotsume no Chuukyuu Youkai (voice) (age 66), Hiroshi Shimozaki as Ushikao no Chuukyuu Youkai (voice) (age 49), Sanae Kobayashi as Reiko Natsume (voice) (age 46), Hiroshi Kamiya as Takashi Natsume (voice) (age 51).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Takashi Matsuyama | Hitotsume no Chuukyuu Youkai (voice) | 66 |
| Hiroshi Shimozaki | Ushikao no Chuukyuu Youkai (voice) | 49 |
| Sanae Kobayashi | Reiko Natsume (voice) | 46 |
| Hiroshi Kamiya | Takashi Natsume (voice) | 51 |
| Kazuhiko Inoue | Nyanko-sensei / Madara (voice) | 72 |
| Eiji Itoh | Shigeru Fujiwara (voice) | 64 |
| Miki Ito | Touko Fujiwara (voice) | 63 |
| Hisayoshi Suganuma | Atsushi Kitamoto (voice) | 47 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Natsume's Book of Friends are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.