Natsume's Book of Friends Watch Order

1

Natsume's Book of Friends

TV Series Episodes: Season 1 2008

Start with Natsume inheriting the Book of Friends.

2

Zoku Natsume's Book of Friends

TV Series Episodes: Season 2 2009

Direct continuation of Season 1.

3

Natsume's Book of Friends Three

TV Series Episodes: Season 3 2011

Continue in numbered season order.

4

Natsume's Book of Friends Four

TV Series Episodes: Season 4 2012

Direct continuation of Season 3.

5

Natsume's Book of Friends OVAs

OVA Episodes: Optional episodes 2013-2014

Optional side stories best watched after Season 4.

6

Natsume's Book of Friends Five

TV Series Episodes: Season 5 2016

Continue after the fourth season and OVAs.

7

Natsume's Book of Friends Six

TV Series Episodes: Season 6 2017

Direct continuation after Season 5.

8

Natsume's Book of Friends the Movie: Ephemeral Bond

Movie Episodes: Movie 2018

Optional original movie. Watch after Season 6.

9

Natsume's Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor

Special Episodes: Two stories 2021

Optional movie-length special best watched after Season 6.