“Natsume inherits a book controlling youkai, seeking peace while learning about spirits, his grandmother, and accepting help.”
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 6
夏目友人帳 陸
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Synopsis
Natsume inherits a book controlling youkai, seeking peace while learning about spirits, his grandmother, and accepting help.
Takashi Natsume has grown accustomed to his encounters with youkai through the Book of Friends, which contains the names of youkai whom his grandmother, Reiko Natsume, has sealed in contracts. These encounters allow Natsume to better understand the youkai, Reiko, and himself. The Book of Friends is a powerful tool that can be used to control youkai; it is sought after by both youkai and exorcists alike. Natsume just wants to live out his daily life in peace but is constantly disrupted by these experiences. If he is to end this torment, Natsume must explore more about the book and the world of exorcism, as well as begin to open his heart to those who can help him.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 21 sampled reviews
What 21 viewers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.66 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.48
Running avg · May 2017 → Nov 2025
- 9 “This is a well-done series featuring compelling youkai dynamics and a deeply relatable protagonist who is finally learning to make friends. There are no notable flaws to report, as the show...”
- 10 “The impeccable storyline and perfectly integrated music create an incredibly warm, uplifting experience that makes me smile every time I watch. There are no criticisms to be found, as the series...”
- 10 “This is the best anime series I have ever watched, featuring incredible character growth for Natsume and delightful, heartwarming interactions with both humans and youkai. While I initially...”
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- Format 11 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 13m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2017 – Jun 2017 Spring 2017
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-12111 catalog
Produced by
- TV Tokyo Producer
- Aniplex Producer
- Nihon Ad Systems Producer
- Hakusensha Producer