As promised, publisher Bushiroad Games and developer Toydium have fully revealed Natsume’s Book of Friends: Hazuki no Shirushi, the first-ever game based on the popular manga of the same name.

Natsume’s Book of Friends: Hazuki no Shirushi is set to launch on June 5th, 2025 in Japan for Windows PC (via Steam) and Nintendo Switch. The game is planned to only support Japanese and Chinese languages.

Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:

Natsume’s Book of Friends: Hazuki no Ki is an adventure game where you can experience summer vacation in the world of “Natsume’s Book of Friends”. As the protagonist Takashi Natsume, you are able to meet other friends and spirits, and enjoy a wonderful summer time.

The first game based on the popular TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends” is here!

Since I was little, I’ve seen strange things from time to time. Things that others apparently can’t see— They are most likely what you would call “yokai.”

The beloved TV anime “Natsume’s Book of Friends,” which depicts the story of the protagonist Takashi Natsume, Nyanko-sensei, and the yokai and humans they encounter, is getting its first game adaptation!

Features

• Experience a fun summer vacation as Natsume – Players can move freely as Natsume in the world of “Natsume’s Book of Friends” during the summer break. You can hang out with classmates, help out with chores, listen to the yokais’ troubles… and of course, don’t forget the summer homework. Have a fun summer vacation together with Nyanko-sensei and friends!
• Beautiful and nostalgic scenery – The game’s backgrounds are produced by Ishigaki Production, the same studio that worked on the art for the anime series. In addition to nostalgic landscapes from the series, the game also includes exclusive background art that can only be seen here. Explore the beautiful town freely while meeting the characters from “Natsume’s Book of Friends”!
• Original stories woven with various characters  Enjoy unique tales featuring a wide range of characters from “Natsume’s Book of Friends”. Over the course of one month, it’s up to you to decide how and with whom you’ll spend your time. Make this summer vacation truly your own and savor every moment!
• Relive nostalgic memories – Each episode of “Natsume’s Book of Friends” has a story that touches someone’s heart. As you progress through the scenario, you can recall the stories from Seasons 1 through 7 of the anime. It allows you to look back on the whole journey so far through the eyes of Takashi Natsume.

This is Niche Imports. In this column, we regularly cover games that haven’t been announced for western audiences yet.