# Natsume's Book of Friends Watch Order

Also known as: Natsume Yuujinchou × Kumamoto-ken: Hitoyoshi Kuma de no Yasashii Jikan
Source: https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/natsumes-book-of-friends
Last updated: 2026-09-16
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 15 entries in chronological viewing order.

The Natsume's Book of Friends watch order spans six blocks of episodes plus seven OVAs and two films, arranged so every gentle side story lands in the right place. Start with episodes 1-13, then episodes 14-26, followed by the 3D Nyanko-sensei special before continuing through episodes 27-39 and 40-52. Several OVAs — including Nyanko-sensei to, Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni and the first-errand OAD — come next, ahead of episodes 52-63. More shorts, Hitoyosakazuki and Yuugi no Utage, precede episodes 64-74, with the Suzunaru no Kirikabu and Mugen no Kakera OVAs after that. The order closes with the film Utsusemi ni Musubu. Following this sequence keeps Natsume and Nyanko-sensei's episodic encounters in chronological order and places each OVA beside the season it accompanies. If you only want the core seasons, the episode blocks stand alone, but this is the complete order including all movies and OVAs for the full run.

## The order

1. Season 1: Natsume Yuujinchou: Episodes 1-13
2. Season 2: Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou: Episodes 14-26
3. Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou: 3D Nyanko-sensei Gekijou Special (movie)
4. Season 3: Natsume Yūjin-chō San: Episodes 27-39
5. Season 4: Natsume Yūjin-chō Shi: Episodes 40-52
6. Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Special (OVA) — optional
7. Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni OVA (OVA) — optional
8. Natsume Yuujinchou:  Nyanko-sensei to Hajimete no Otsukai OAD (OVA) — optional
9. Season 5: Natsume Yūjin-Chō Go: Episodes 52-63
10. Natsume Yuujinchou: Hitoyosakazuki OVA (OVA) — optional
11. Natsume Yuujinchou: Yuugi no Utage OVA (OVA) — optional
12. Season 6: Natsume Yūjin-chō Roku: Episodes 64-74
13. Natsume Yuujinchou: Suzunaru no Kirikabu OVA (OVA) — optional
14. Natsume Yuujinchou: Mugen no Kakera OVA (OVA) — optional
15. Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu (movie)

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch Natsume's Book of Friends?**

Start with Episodes 1-13 (Season 1: Natsume Yuujinchou), then continue with Episodes 14-26 (Season 2: Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou), Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou: 3D Nyanko-sensei Gekijou Special, Episodes 27-39 (Season 3: Natsume Yūjin-chō San), Episodes 40-52 (Season 4: Natsume Yūjin-chō Shi), and Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Special, followed by 9 more entries. The full Natsume's Book of Friends watch order on this page has 15 entries across 15 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is Natsume's Book of Friends?**

Natsume's Book of Friends has 75 TV episodes in this order, plus 2 movies and 7 OVAs.

**Where do the Natsume's Book of Friends movies fit in the watch order?**

Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou: 3D Nyanko-sensei Gekijou Special comes right after Episodes 14-26 (Season 2: Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou) and Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu comes right after Natsume Yuujinchou: Mugen no Kakera OVA.

**Can I skip anything in Natsume's Book of Friends?**

Yes. 7 entries are marked optional: Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to Special, Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni OVA, Natsume Yuujinchou:  Nyanko-sensei to Hajimete no Otsukai OAD, Natsume Yuujinchou: Hitoyosakazuki OVA, Natsume Yuujinchou: Yuugi no Utage OVA, and Natsume Yuujinchou: Suzunaru no Kirikabu OVA, and 1 more. Everything else is part of the main story.

**Is Natsume's Book of Friends finished?**

Yes. Natsume's Book of Friends has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.

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