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Gatchaman Crowds watch order
How to watch
Watch Gatchaman Crowds (12 episodes, July–September 2013), then the prologue episode Insight: Inbound, first streamed on Hulu on June 20, 2015, then the second season, Gatchaman Crowds Insight (July–September 2015). Embrace (January 2014), listed as an alternative version, is the Japan-only director's cut of the first season's final episode, with an extended ending; watch it in place of episode 12 if you can.
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Gatchaman Crowds watch order at a glance
- 1.Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman TV Series · 1972
- 2.Ninja-tai Gatchaman ZIP! TV Series · optional · 2011
- 3.Gatchaman Crowds TV Series · optional · 2013
- 4.Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman II TV Series · 1978
- 5.Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman F TV Series · 1979
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
2d 15h
3 parts, in order
32 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
3d 3h
5 entries incl. OVAs and specials
38 days at 2 hours a day
3
core entries
0
movies to include
2
recaps / alt versions to skip
2d 15h
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 2d 15h in total · longest: Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman
- Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman43h 45m
- Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman II23m
- Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman F19h 12m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman | 43h 45m |
| Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman II | 23m |
| Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman F | 19h 12m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman F at 7.12 · from first to latest, the score held steady
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman | 7.05 |
| 2 | Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman II | 6.83 |
| 3 | Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman F | 7.12 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman F.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman | 1972 | 105 | 7.05 | – | Tatsunoko Production, Tatsunoko Production |
| Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman II | 1978 | 52 | 6.83 | – | Tatsunoko Production |
| Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman FTop score | 1979 | 48 | 7.12 | – | Tatsunoko Production |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Gatchaman Crowds
How many of the 3 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- HIDIVE 3 of 3
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalNinja-tai Gatchaman ZIP!TV Series · 2011 · 475 ep · 7h 55m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
Side storyoptionalGatchaman CrowdsTV Series · 2013 · 12 ep · 4h 36m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 4
- 5
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman1972-10
- 2Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman (Movie)1978-07
- 3Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman II1978-10
- 4Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman F1979-10
- 5Gatchaman1994-10
- 6Ninja-tai Gatchaman ZIP!2011-04
- 7Gatchaman Crowds2013-07
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Gatchaman Crowds watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Gatchaman Crowds in?
Watch Gatchaman Crowds (12 episodes, July–September 2013), then the prologue episode Insight: Inbound, first streamed on Hulu on June 20, 2015, then the second season, Gatchaman Crowds Insight (July–September 2015). Embrace (January 2014), listed as an alternative version, is the Japan-only director's cut of the first season's final episode, with an extended ending; watch it in place of episode 12 if you can.
How long does it take to watch all of Gatchaman Crowds?
The core story and movies run about 2d 15h. At two hours a day that is roughly 32 days.
How many seasons does Gatchaman Crowds have?
3 parts make up the main story and 2 side stories or OVAs.
Can I skip the Gatchaman Crowds recaps?
Yes. Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman (Movie), Gatchaman retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Gatchaman Crowds?
HIDIVE lists 3 of the 3 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Gatchaman Crowds season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman F rates highest at 7.12/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.