Publisher Bushiroad Games and developer Toydium have released the second official trailer for adventure game Natsume’s Book of Friends: Hazuki no Shirushi.
Here is an overview of the game, via its official website:
About
Spend your summer vacation in the world of Natsume‘s Book of Friends in this new adventure game! As Takashi Natsume, you can hang out with your classmates, help out your family, listen to the troubles of youkai, and freely enjoy your summer vacation.
Spend Your Summer Vacation in the World of Natsume’s Book of Friends
Become Takashi Natsume and move freely through the world of Natsume’s Book of Friends. The season is summer, and school is already out for vacation. Hang out with Nishimura, Kitamoto, and Tanuma, help out Touko, give advice to the youkai of The Dog’s Circle… and of course, do not forget your summer assignments. Enjoy summer to your heart’s content with Nyanko-Sensei and your friends
Beautiful and Nostalgic Scenery
The background art is handled by Ishigaki Production, which also worked on the anime. In addition to memorable scenes from the anime, there is plenty of background art that you will only see in the game. Players can freely explore a lovely town and interact with the characters from Natsume’s Book of Friends.
An Original Story that Weaves Various Characters
A story of family, a story of friends, a story of youkai… In this game, you can enjoy a story that weaves together the various characters from Natsume’s Book of Friends. Who will you spend your time with in your limited span of one month…? That choice is yours to make. Please enjoy a wonderful summer vacation all your own.
Fond and Nostalgic Memories
Each episode of Natsume’s Book of Friends tells a story that touches someone’s heart. As you progress through the scenario, events from seasons one to seven of the anime may be recalled. Look back on the journey so far through the lens of Takashi Natsume.
Natsume’s Book of Friends: Hazuki no Shirushi is due out for Switch and PC via Steam on June 5, 2025 in Japan. It will support Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese language options.
Watch the trailer below.
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Traditional Chinese