Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 1: Release Date, Time, Streaming Options, and More Details

The highly anticipated Natsume Book of Friends season 7 episode 1 is set to premiere on October 8, 2024, at 12 am JST. Fans in Japan can catch the episode on Tokyo TV and other regional networks. Meanwhile, viewers worldwide can stream the new episode on Crunchyroll, which will simulcast the show in selected territories.

The inaugural episode of season 7 is likely to recap the events of the previous season, ensuring fans are up to date. The first season of this beloved anime debuted back in 2008, and its unique blend of a warm atmosphere and supernatural themes has made it a standout series in the anime community.

Natsume Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 1 Release Date and Time

A still from Natsume Book of Friends season 7 trailer (Image via Shuka)

The official announcement has styled the premiere time as October 7, 2024, at 24:00 JST. Below are the release times for Natsume Book of Friends season 7 episode 1, along with their respective time zones:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Standard Time	8 am	Tuesday	October 8, 2024
Central Standard Time	10 am	Tuesday	October 8, 2024
Eastern Standard Time	11 am	Tuesday	October 8, 2024
Greenwich Mean Time	3 pm	Tuesday	October 8, 2024
Central European Summer Time	5 pm	Tuesday	October 8, 2024
Indian Standard Time	8:30 pm	Tuesday	October 8, 2024
Philippine Time	11 pm	Tuesday	October 8, 2024
Australia Central Standard Time	12:30 am	Wednesday	October 9, 2024

Where to Watch Natsume Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 1?

For fans in Japan, the premier channel is Tokyo TV, which will air Natsume Book of Friends season 7 episode 1 on October 8, 2024, at 12 am JST. Additionally, viewers can stream the episode on Netflix, which starts streaming at 12:30 am the same day. U-Next will also provide streaming of the episode, but it will not be available until October 11, 2024, at 12 am JST.

International fans can enjoy the episode on Crunchyroll. This platform will simulcast Natsume Book of Friends season 7 episode 1, allowing viewers to watch it shortly after its Japanese release, complete with English subtitles.

Natsume Book of Friends Season 7 Cast and Crew Insights

Cast

The featured cast for season 7 includes:

Takashi Natsume: Hiroshi Kamiya
Nyanko Sensei: Kazuhiko Inoue
Shūichi Natori: Akira Ishida
Shigeru Fujiwara: Eiji Itō
Atsushi Kitamoto and Hisayoshi Suganuma
Seiji Matoba: Junichi Suwabe
Buy Kaname: Kazuma Horie

Staff

The animation for Natsume Book of Friends season 7 is being handled by Shuka, a well-known animation studio recognized for numerous notable projects such as Durarara!! 2 Ketsu and 91 Days. The main production team consists of:

Chief Director: Takahiro Ōmori
Director: Hideki Ito
Series Composition: Sadayuki Murai
Music: Makoto Yoshimori
Original Creator: Yuki Midorikawa
Character Design: Akira Takata
Art Directors: Mao Miyake and Yukihiro Shibutani
Chief Animation Directors: Akira Takata and Orie Tanaka
Action Animation Director: Tatsuo Yamada
Color Design: Hiromi Miyawaki
Editing: Kazuhiko Seki

With a talented production team behind it, fans can look forward to a memorable experience filled with the enchanting supernatural elements and a beautifully crafted soundtrack. It promises to be a refreshing journey through Takashi Natsume’s perspective, showcasing the coexistence of the real world with the world of Yokai.

Stay tuned for more exciting anime and manga updates as 2024 unfolds.

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