by Natsume’s Book of Friends is bringing its supernatural world into a stylish new merchandise collection featuring newly drawn exorcist-themed illustrations of Takashi Natsume, Shuichi Natori, Seiji Matoba, Hiiragi, Irijima, and Nyanko-sensei.
The new merchandise is now available for pre-order through AMNIBUS, with the collection combining the serious exorcist designs with some of the series’ more playful elements. Alongside acrylic stands, cards, badges, stickers, and everyday accessories, fans can also pick up special Nyanko-sensei’s Day acrylic charms that depict the character going through different parts of his daily routine.
The collection offers a mix of display items and practical goods that can be used at home, at school, at work, or while traveling. The pre-order period is scheduled to run until 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2026, while shipments are scheduled to begin sequentially from mid-January 2027.
Natsume’s Book of Friends Gets New Exorcist-Themed Merchandise
The new collection is based on newly drawn illustrations inspired by the exorcists who appear throughout Natsume’s Book of Friends.
The featured characters include Takashi Natsume, Nyanko-sensei, Shuichi Natori, Hiiragi, Seiji Matoba, and Irijima. Their exorcist-themed outfits give the merchandise a noticeably different look from the series’ usual everyday designs.
For longtime fans, Natori and Matoba are especially recognizable in this setting because both are experienced exorcists who have their own approaches to dealing with supernatural beings.
The new artwork allows those characters to take center stage, while Natsume and Nyanko-sensei are also included in the collection.
Alongside the more serious exorcist artwork, the merchandise lineup also introduces a lighter concept: Nyanko-sensei’s daily life.
What Is Natsume’s Book of Friends About?
For newcomers, Natsume’s Book of Friends is a supernatural series created by Yuki Midorikawa.
The story follows Takashi Natsume, a teenage boy who has the unusual ability to see spirits known as yokai. Because other people cannot see the beings he encounters, Natsume has often struggled to explain his experiences and has spent much of his life feeling isolated.
His situation becomes more complicated after he inherits an unusual object from his late grandmother, Reiko Natsume.
The object is known as the Book of Friends.
The Book of Friends contains the names of spirits that Reiko defeated or challenged during her lifetime. By possessing their names, she gained a certain degree of power over them.
Natsume eventually decides that instead of using the Book of Friends for himself, he will return the names to the spirits.
This leads him into a series of encounters with supernatural beings while also bringing him into contact with people connected to the world of exorcists.
His constant companion is Nyanko-sensei, a powerful spirit who normally takes the form of a round, cat-like creature and claims to serve as Natsume’s bodyguard.
Who Are the Exorcists in Natsume’s Book of Friends?
The exorcists are humans who know about the existence of spirits and possess specialized knowledge or abilities for dealing with them.
This makes them different from ordinary people in Natsume’s world, who generally cannot see yokai.
Shuichi Natori is one of the best-known exorcists in the series. He is also a popular actor and has a complicated relationship with the supernatural world.
Natori’s familiar Hiiragi is another important character, and the new merchandise includes both of them in the exorcist-themed artwork.
Seiji Matoba is another powerful exorcist. He is the head of the Matoba clan and approaches the supernatural world in a much more pragmatic manner.
The differences between Natori, Matoba, and Natsume make their interactions particularly interesting throughout the series.
The new merchandise uses this exorcist side of the franchise as its central visual theme.
Newly Drawn Exorcist Illustrations Feature Six Characters
The collection includes newly drawn illustrations of:
- Takashi Natsume
- Nyanko-sensei
- Shuichi Natori
- Hiiragi
- Seiji Matoba
- Irijima
These illustrations are used across multiple products, including acrylic stands, acrylic cards, illustration cards, stickers, can badges, keychains, and other accessories.
Several items are sold as trading products, meaning customers who purchase individual units receive one randomly selected design from the available lineup. Fans who want to collect the complete set can instead purchase the corresponding BOX versions where available. AMNIBUS notes that a BOX contains the full number of packs needed to collect the listed lineup for these products.
Trading Acrylic Stands Let Fans Display the Characters
The Original Illustration Exorcist Ver. Trading Acrylic Stand collection includes 12 designs.
Each individual acrylic stand costs ¥880, while a BOX costs ¥10,560, with prices including tax.
The main acrylic piece measures approximately 70 × 60 mm, while the base is approximately 50 mm in diameter.
Acrylic stands are designed primarily for display, making them suitable for desks, shelves, cabinets, or other spaces where fans want to showcase their favorite characters.
The collection’s larger acrylic stands provide an additional option for fans who want the exorcist illustrations to be more prominent in their rooms.
Trading Acrylic Cards Offer Another Way to Display the Artwork
The Original Illustration Exorcist Ver. Trading Acrylic Card collection features 12 designs.
Each card costs ¥715, while a BOX costs ¥8,580.
The acrylic cards measure approximately 70 × 60 mm and have a thickness of approximately 1 mm.
Unlike paper trading cards, these products use acrylic, giving them a more solid display-oriented format.
They can be placed around a desk or displayed alongside other Natsume’s Book of Friends merchandise.
Water-Resistant Clear Die-Cut Stickers
The collection also includes Original Illustration Exorcist Ver. Trading Clear Die-Cut Stickers.
There are 12 designs, with individual stickers priced at ¥550 and a BOX priced at ¥6,600.
The stickers have a maximum size of approximately 74 × 60 mm and use PET and PP materials.
Because they are clear die-cut stickers, fans can use them to decorate everyday objects such as stationery, computers, notebooks, or other suitable surfaces.
The clear finish also helps the character artwork stand out without creating the appearance of a large rectangular sticker.
Trading Can Badges Feature the Exorcist Characters
The Original Illustration Exorcist Ver. Trading Can Badge collection contains 12 designs.
Each badge costs ¥495, while a BOX costs ¥5,940.
The badges measure approximately 56 mm in diameter.
These can badges are designed for both display and everyday use. Fans can attach them to bags and accessories or arrange them together as part of a collection.
The product is sold randomly when purchased individually, while a BOX contains the full 12-pack lineup.
As an additional incentive for pre-order customers, AMNIBUS is offering a special “Newly Drawn Nyanko-sensei Exorcist ver. Can Badge” as a limited pre-order bonus.
Customers who order one BOX, or the equivalent number of individual items making up one BOX, by the reservation deadline can receive the bonus while applicable.
Trading Illustration Cards Include 13 Designs
The Original Illustration Exorcist Ver. Trading Illustration Card collection has 13 designs.
Each card costs ¥275, while a BOX costs ¥3,575.
The cards measure approximately 86 × 50 mm and are made of paper.
These cards provide a simpler and more traditional way to collect the newly drawn artwork compared with the acrylic products.
Because they are available in a BOX containing the full lineup, they may also be appealing to collectors who want to keep the entire illustration set together.
Extra-Large Acrylic Stands Highlight the Main Characters
For fans who prefer larger display pieces, the collection includes Extra-Large Acrylic Stands featuring five different designs:
- Takashi Natsume & Nyanko-sensei
- Shuichi Natori
- Hiiragi
- Seiji Matoba
- Irijima
Each costs ¥3,300 including tax.
The main acrylic pieces measure approximately 22.5 × 12 cm, although the dimensions vary depending on the character. The bases measure approximately 9.7 × 6 cm, with a thickness of approximately 3 mm.
These larger stands are particularly suited to shelves, desks, display cases, or dedicated anime merchandise collections.
AMNIBUS currently lists an extra-large Irijima stand at the same ¥3,300 price, with a main-body size of approximately 24.3 × 11.1 cm.
BIG Acrylic Stands and Keychains
The lineup also includes BIG Acrylic Stands featuring six designs.
The six characters are:
- Nyanko-sensei
- Takashi Natsume
- Shuichi Natori
- Hiiragi
- Seiji Matoba
- Irijima
The Nyanko-sensei version costs ¥1,320, while the versions featuring Natsume, Natori, Hiiragi, Matoba, and Irijima cost ¥1,980 each.
The main bodies measure approximately 17.5 × 9.1 cm, with a base measuring approximately 7.3 × 3 cm.
Fans who prefer portable merchandise can also choose the BIG Acrylic Keychains.
These are available in five designs featuring Natsume & Nyanko-sensei, Natori, Hiiragi, Matoba, and Irijima. Each costs ¥1,100, and the acrylic portion measures approximately 99 × 70 mm.
The keychains can be attached to bags or other suitable accessories, allowing fans to take the newly drawn artwork with them.
Nyanko-sensei Gets a Practical Pass Case
One of the more practical products in the collection is the Newly Drawn Nyanko-sensei Exorcist Ver. 1-Pocket Pass Case.
It costs ¥2,178 and measures approximately 10.3 × 7.1 cm.
The pass case has a clear window and a single pocket, making it suitable for items such as an employee ID, school ID, or business card.
It also includes a retractable strap, which makes it convenient for commuting to school or work.
The product is made of synthetic leather and combines the newly drawn Nyanko-sensei artwork with a design intended for everyday use.
Compact Stick Mirror Features Nyanko-sensei
The collection also includes a Newly Drawn Nyanko-sensei Exorcist Ver. Stick Mirror.
Priced at ¥1,430, the compact mirror measures approximately 11.4 × 2.4 × 1 cm.
Its slim design means it can be carried in a handbag, pouch, or pocket and used while traveling or when fans want a quick appearance check.
Like the pass case, this is one of the items in the collection that can become part of a fan’s everyday routine rather than simply remaining a display collectible.
B8 Multi-Card Holder for Cards and Photos
Another practical item is the Newly Drawn Nyanko-sensei Exorcist Ver. B8 Size Multi-Card Holder.
It costs ¥1,320.
The holder measures approximately 12.5 × 7.5 cm, with an inner size of approximately 9.3 × 6.5 cm, corresponding to B8 size.
The holder can be used for trading cards, photographs, and other similarly sized collectibles. Its lid helps keep the contents secure.
For collectors, this makes it possible to pair the new merchandise with existing trading-card or photo collections.
Nyanko-sensei’s Day Brings a More Playful Side to the Collection
While the exorcist artwork gives much of the merchandise a serious and stylish atmosphere, the Nyanko-sensei’s Day collection takes a completely different approach.
The Newly Drawn Nyanko-sensei’s Day Ver. Trading Parts Included Frame Acrylic Charm is available in Version A and Version B.
Each version contains six designs, with each individual charm priced at ¥990 and each BOX priced at ¥5,940.
The concept follows Nyanko-sensei throughout different parts of the day.
Version A: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Version A uses newly drawn illustrations showing Nyanko-sensei’s daily activities from 8 a.m. through 1 p.m.
The acrylic frame includes small Nyanko-sensei parts and a clock design, creating a miniature scene representing his daily routine.
One of the fun features is that the acrylic parts can be removed from the frame.
This allows fans to rearrange or use the parts in different ways and even insert photographs or printed illustrations into the frame.
Version B: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Version B continues the concept with illustrations from 2 p.m. through 7 p.m.
Like Version A, it includes removable acrylic parts and a frame that can be customized with photos or printed images.
The product is compatible with the standard 4 cm × 3 cm passport-photo size, allowing fans to create personalized displays.
The result is a merchandise item that feels more interactive than a conventional acrylic charm.
Why the Nyanko-sensei Day Charms Stand Out
The Nyanko-sensei Day products add a humorous everyday element to the collection.
Rather than showing Nyanko-sensei only as a powerful supernatural companion or the familiar cat-like character, the designs imagine what his ordinary daily schedule might look like.
The clock-based concept also makes the two versions feel like parts of the same collection.
Fans can display the charm on a bag, use the frame as a miniature photo holder, or combine it with their own photographs and printed artwork.
This makes the item both a collectible and a small customizable display accessory.
Reservation Deadline and Shipping Date
Fans interested in the collection should keep an eye on the reservation deadline.
The current AMNIBUS listings state that reservations are scheduled to close at 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2026.
Shipping is scheduled to begin sequentially from mid-January 2027.
AMNIBUS also notes that production capacity may result in reservations closing earlier than the stated deadline, so fans interested in specific items should check the product pages before ordering.
As with other AMNIBUS pre-order merchandise, customers should also be aware that product designs, materials, sizes, and delivery timing can be subject to change during production.
A Collection That Combines Serious and Cute Designs
One of the most appealing aspects of this Natsume’s Book of Friends merchandise collection is the contrast between its two main concepts.
The Exorcist Ver. artwork gives Natsume, Natori, Matoba, Hiiragi, Irijima, and Nyanko-sensei a more serious supernatural look.
The larger acrylic stands and trading goods are designed around this side of the franchise, making them suitable for fans who enjoy the series’ exorcist characters and supernatural world-building.
Meanwhile, the Nyanko-sensei’s Day Ver. merchandise focuses on humor and everyday life.
The combination gives the collection a broad appeal: fans can choose serious character artwork for display while also picking up lighter and more playful Nyanko-sensei goods.
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7
The merchandise collection also arrives during the continuing popularity of the Natsume’s Book of Friends anime.
The seventh television season, Natsume’s Book of Friends 7, began airing on October 7, 2024.
The anime is based on Yuki Midorikawa’s long-running manga and continues Natsume’s encounters with spirits while exploring his relationships with the people and supernatural beings around him.
The series’ combination of supernatural mystery, emotional character stories, comedy, and quieter everyday moments has helped it remain popular for many years.
The new merchandise reflects many of those same qualities by combining the serious world of exorcists with the playful personality of Nyanko-sensei.
The new Natsume’s Book of Friends Exorcist Ver. merchandise collection gives fans a fresh way to enjoy the series’ supernatural characters.
The newly drawn illustrations of Takashi Natsume, Nyanko-sensei, Shuichi Natori, Hiiragi, Seiji Matoba, and Irijima appear across a wide range of products, from acrylic stands and cards to stickers, can badges, keychains, and practical accessories.
The collection’s most distinctive items may be the Nyanko-sensei’s Day frame acrylic charms, which divide the character’s imagined daily activities into morning and afternoon/evening versions and allow fans to insert their own photos or printed illustrations.
For collectors, the trading products offer multiple designs to collect, while the larger acrylic stands provide options for fans who want to display their favorite characters prominently.
The practical items, including the pass case, stick mirror, and B8 multi-card holder, also make it possible to incorporate Natsume’s Book of Friends into everyday life.
Pre-orders are scheduled to remain open until 11:59 p.m. on October 21, 2026, with shipping expected to begin sequentially from mid-January 2027. Fans should check the official AMNIBUS listings for the latest availability and production information before placing an order.
