🧭 Watch order guide
Genshiken watch order
Genshiken watch order at a glance
- 1.Genshiken TV Series · 2004
- 2.Genshiken OVA OVA · 2006
- 3.Genshiken 2 TV Series · 2007
- 4.Ramen Tenshi Pretty Menma Special · optional · 2008
- 5.Genshiken Nidaime OVA OVA · 2013
- 6.Genshiken Nidaime TV Series · 2013
- 7.Genshiken Nidaime Specials Special · optional · 2013
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
11h 36m
5 parts, in order
6 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
13h 23m
8 entries incl. OVAs and specials
7 days at 2 hours a day
5
core entries
0
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
11h 36m
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 11h 36m in total · longest: Genshiken
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Genshiken | 5h |
| OVA | 1h 12m |
| 2 | 4h 48m |
| Nidaime OVA | 23m |
| Nidaime | 13m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with 2 at 7.83 · from first to latest, the score fell 0.23
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| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genshiken | 7.72 |
| 2 | Genshiken OVA | 7.67 |
| 3 | Genshiken 2 | 7.83 |
| 4 | Genshiken Nidaime OVA | 7.20 |
| 5 | Genshiken Nidaime | 7.49 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Genshiken 2.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genshiken | 2004 | 12 | 7.72 | – | – |
| OVA | 2006 | 3 | 7.67 | – | – |
| 2Top score | 2007 | 12 | 7.83 | – | – |
| Nidaime OVA | 2013 | 1 | 7.20 | – | Production I.G |
| Nidaime | 2013 | 13 | 7.49 | – | Production I.G |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Genshiken
How many of the 5 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 1 of 5
- Hulu 1 of 5
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Spin-offoptionalKujibiki UnbalanceOVA · 2004 · 3 ep · 1h 15m
Spin-off – optional, different tone or cast.
- 3
- 4
- 5
Side storyoptionalRamen Tenshi Pretty MenmaSpecial · 2008 · 1 ep · 20m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 6
- 7
- 8
Side storyoptionalGenshiken Nidaime SpecialsSpecial · 2013 · 4 ep · 12m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
Release order
- 1Genshiken2004-10
- 2Kujibiki Unbalance2004-12
- 3Genshiken OVA2006-12
- 4Genshiken 22007-10
- 5Ramen Tenshi Pretty Menma2008-01
- 6Genshiken Nidaime2013-07
- 7Genshiken Nidaime Specials2013-09
- 8Genshiken Nidaime OVA2013-12
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Genshiken watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Genshiken in?
Follow the recommended order above: Genshiken → Genshiken OVA → Genshiken 2 → Genshiken Nidaime OVA → Genshiken Nidaime. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Genshiken?
The core story and movies run about 11h 36m. At two hours a day that is roughly 6 days.
How many seasons does Genshiken have?
5 parts make up the main story and 2 side stories or OVAs.
Where can I stream all of Genshiken?
Crunchyroll lists 1 of the 5 seasons and movies, Hulu 1. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Genshiken season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Genshiken 2 rates highest at 7.83/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.