If you are on the hunt for a serene anime, and stumbled upon Natsume Yuujinchou, then you are at the right place. Aside from the relaxing plot, it also has a super simple watch order.
It is an incredibly pleasant and soothing slice-of-life anime. If you need a break from the flesh-devouring ghouls of Tokyo Ghoul or the nerve-wracking titans of Attack on Titan, Natsume Yuujinchou is the perfect escape!
1. How to watch Natsume Yuujinchou in order?
The recommended way to watch Natsume Yuujinchou is by following its release order:
- Season 1: Natsume Yuujinchou (2008)
- Season 2: Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou (2009)
- Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou: 3D Nyanko-sensei Gekijou (Special, 2009)
- Season 3: Natsume Yuujinchou San (2011)
- Season 4: Natsume Yuujinchou Shi (2012)
- Natsume Yuujinchou: Nyanko-sensei to (Special, 2013))
- Natsume Yuujinchou: Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni (OVA, 2014)
- Season 5: Natsume Yuujinchou Go (2016)
- Natsume Yuujinchou Go Specials (Special, 2017)
- Season 6: Natsume Yuujinchou Roku (2017)
- Natsume Yuujinchou Roku Specials (Special, 2017)
- Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bond (Movie, 2018)
- Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor (Movie, 2021)
The release date of Natsume Yuujinchou is the same as its chronological order.
2. Where to watch Natsume Yuujinchou with English sub and dub?
You can watch Natsume Yuujinchou anime, movies, and OVAs on Crunchyroll, Funimation and Hulu with Eng sub and dub.
| Title | With Eng Dub | With Eng Sub |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends | Crunchyroll | Funimation, Crunchyroll |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 2 | Crunchyroll | Funimation, Crunchyroll |
| Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou: 3D Nyanko-sensei Gekijou | – | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 3 | Crunchyroll | Funimation, Crunchyroll |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 4 | – | Funimation, Crunchyroll |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-Sensei and the First Errand | – | Crunchyroll |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends: On a Certain Snowy Day | – | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 5 | – | Funimation, Crunchyroll |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 5 Specials | – | Funimation |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 6 | – | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 6 Specials | – | – |
| Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bond | – | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor | – | – |
2.1. Where to watch Natsume Yuujinchou in your country?
| Title | Canada | United Kingdom | Japan | Australia |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends | – | – | Netflix, Hulu | Crunchyroll |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 2 | – | – | Netflix | – |
| Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou: 3D Nyanko-sensei Gekijou | – | – | – | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 3 | – | – | Netflix | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 4 | – | – | Netflix | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-Sensei and the First Errand | – | – | – | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends: On a Certain Snowy Day | – | – | – | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 5 | – | – | Netflix | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 5 Specials | – | Funimation | Hulu | Funimation |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 6 | – | – | Netflix | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 6 Specials | – | – | – | – |
| Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bond | – | – | – | – |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor | – | – | Hulu, U-Stop | – |
3. Can you download and watch Natsume Yuujinchou offline?
Yes, you can download and watch Natsume’s Book of Friends offline as Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu and other websites offer the download option with their packages.
| Website | Subscription Packages | Offline Viewing |
| Crunchyroll | Fan – $7.99/month | No |
| Mega Fan – $9.99/month | Yes | |
| Ultimate Fan – $14.99/month | Yes | |
| Funimation | Premium: $5.99 a month / $59.99 per year | No |
| Premium Plus: $7.99 a month / $79.99 per year | Yes | |
| Premium Plus Ultra: $99.99 per year | Yes | |
| Netflix | Basic with ads: $6.99/month | No |
| Basic: $9.99/month | Yes | |
| Standard: $15.49/month | Yes | |
| Premium: $19.99/month | Yes | |
| Hulu | Ad-Supported: $7.99/month (or $79.99/year) | Yes |
| No Ads: $14.99/month | Yes |
If the Natsume Yuujinchou anime, movies, or specials aren’t available on any streaming website in your area, then you can use a VPN to bypass the geo-block. Some of the top VPN service providers in the game are ExpressVPN, Nord VPN, Proton VPN, Cyberghost, and Private Internet Access, to name a few.
All you have to do is connect to a country where your preferred anime is streaming, and voila, you can now watch Natsume Yuujinchou even if it is unavailable in your region.
There are many unpaid VPN services at hand or free browser extensions. However, using low-tier VPN providers might decrease your speed and get you blocked by streaming services. Connection drops and unsecured encryption are also other disadvantages.
The important thing is that Natsume Yuujinchou is present on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Funimation’s catalogs, so set your VPN to a suitable location to access the anime from anywhere.
5. How much time will it take to complete Natsume Yuujinchou?
It will take approximately 35 hours to complete watching Natsume Yuujinchou with no breaks in between. Realistically, you can complete it in two to four days.
| Title | Duration |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends | 312 Minutes |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 2 | 312 Minutes |
| Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou: 3D Nyanko-sensei Gekijou | 145 Seconds |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 3 | 312 Minutes |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 4 | 312 Minutes |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends: Nyanko-Sensei and the First Errand | 22 Minutes |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends: On a Certain Snowy Day | 22 Minutes |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 5 | 253 Minutes |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 5 Specials | 46 Minutes |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 6 | 253 Minutes |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 6 Specials | 46 Minutes |
| Natsume Yujin-cho the Movie: Ephemeral Bond | 104 Minutes |
| Natsume’s Book of Friends: The Waking Rock and the Strange Visitor | 51 Minutes |
6. FAQ
6.1. How many seasons does Natsume Yuujinchou have?
Currently, Natsume Yuujinchou has received six seasons so far, with a seventh season undergoing production. Only 20 out of 30 manga volumes have been adapted so far, and the manga is still ongoing, so the anime is far from ending.
7. About Natsume’s Book Of Friends
Natsume’s Book of Friends is a television anime based on the manga written and illustrated by Yuki Midorikawa.
The anime currently has two season and follows a young boy named Natsume who has the ability to talk to spirits. One day, he inherits a mysterious book from his deceased grandmother and begins to learn why he is always surounded by spirits.
The anime is produced by Brain’s Base and directed by Takahiro Omari.
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