

Episode 1: “The Cat and the Book of Friends”
Natsume's Book of Friends · 猫と友人帳
- 1 of 13
- July 7, 2008
- 24 min
- Aired
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| Series | Natsume's Book of Friends |
|---|---|
| Episode | 1 of 13 |
| Japanese | 猫と友人帳 |
| Original air date | July 7, 2008 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Brain's Base |
| Next episode | Episode 2: “The Dew God's Small Shrine” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix |
“The Cat and the Book of Friends” is episode 1 of the anime Natsume's Book of Friends. It first aired on July 7, 2008.
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Natsume's Book of FriendsTV series · 2008 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · ★ 8.30
Natsume's Book of Friends is a 2008 Japanese anime television series based on the manga series by Yuki Midorikawa. It is animated by Brain's Base. It aired from July 8, 2008 to September 30, 2008, with 13 episodes.
Read the article →References
- “Natsume's Book of Friends”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Natsume Yuujinchou”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
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