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ef: A Tale of Memories watch order
How to watch
Watch ef: A Tale of Memories (12 episodes, October–December 2007), then the second season, ef: A Tale of Melodies (12 episodes, October–December 2008), both by Shaft. The short Memories prologue special (August 2007), which Kitsu lists first, is optional. Recollections (September 2008) is a recap of the first season and can be skipped before Melodies.
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ef: A Tale of Memories watch order at a glance
- 1.ef: A Tale of Memories. TV Series · 2007
- 2.ef: A Tale of Memories. - Prologue Special · optional · 2007
- 3.ef: A Tale of Melodies. TV Series · 2008
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
9h 36m
2 parts, in order
5 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
9h 40m
3 entries incl. OVAs and specials
5 days at 2 hours a day
2
core entries
0
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
9h 36m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 9h 36m in total · longest: ef: A Tale of Memories.
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| . | 4h 48m |
| ef: A Tale of Melodies. | 4h 48m |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: ef: A Tale of Melodies..
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| . | 2007 | 12 | 7.83 | – | SHAFT, Shaft |
| ef: A Tale of Melodies.Top score | 2008 | 12 | 7.92 | – | SHAFT, Shaft |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream ef: A Tale of Memories
How many of the 2 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 2 of 2
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalef: A Tale of Memories. - PrologueSpecial · 2007 · 1 ep · 4m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1ef: A Tale of Memories. - Prologue2007-08
- 2ef: A Tale of Memories.2007-10
- 3ef: A Tale of Memories. - Recollections2008-09
- 4ef: A Tale of Melodies.2008-10
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ef: A Tale of Memories watch order FAQ
What order should I watch ef: A Tale of Memories in?
Watch ef: A Tale of Memories (12 episodes, October–December 2007), then the second season, ef: A Tale of Melodies (12 episodes, October–December 2008), both by Shaft. The short Memories prologue special (August 2007), which Kitsu lists first, is optional. Recollections (September 2008) is a recap of the first season and can be skipped before Melodies.
How long does it take to watch all of ef: A Tale of Memories?
The core story and movies run about 9h 36m. At two hours a day that is roughly 5 days.
How many seasons does ef: A Tale of Memories have?
2 parts make up the main story and 1 side story or OVAs.
Can I skip the ef: A Tale of Memories recaps?
Yes. ef: A Tale of Memories. - Recollections retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of ef: A Tale of Memories?
Crunchyroll lists 2 of the 2 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which ef: A Tale of Memories season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, ef: A Tale of Melodies. rates highest at 7.92/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.