Natsume's Book of Friends: Story, Chapters and Where to Read
Natsume's Book of Friends (2003): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Natsume's Book of Friends (2003) is a drama, supernatural manga by Midorikawa, Yuki. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.69/10 from 12,019 ratings.
What is Natsume's Book of Friends about?
Takashi Natsume is a 15-year-old boy who wants nothing more but to live a normal life like everyone else. But to his dismay, like his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he possesses the ability to see "youkai," or spirits. Natsume eventually discovers that Reiko had bequeathed to him a book of contracts in which she had bound youkai—the "Book of Friends." However, without Reiko ever calling upon the spirits' names, they have been left in a confined state. Now, these spirits continuously pursue Natsume in the hopes of having their contracts dissolved for freedom.
Key details
Natsume's Book of Friends is an ongoing series, status: publishing. Publication: Jun 10, 2003 to ?.
Where to read Natsume's Book of Friends
Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Natsume's Book of Friends about?
Takashi Natsume is a 15-year-old boy who wants nothing more but to live a normal life like everyone else. But to his dismay, like his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he possesses the ability to see "youkai," or spirits. Natsume eventually discovers that
Is Natsume's Book of Friends finished?
Its publication status is: Publishing.
What is the MAL rating of Natsume's Book of Friends?
Natsume's Book of Friends is rated 8.69/10 on MyAnimeList.
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