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Mai-HiME watch order

1 core entry, 3 extras. Watching only the core story and movies takes about 9h 58m. Generated from the franchise graph, so it updates when new seasons are announced.

1

core entries

0

movies to include

1

recaps / alt versions to skip

9h 58m

total core runtime

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Recommended order

  1. 1
    Main
    Mai-HiME

    TV Series · 2004 · 26 ep · 9h 58m

    Core story – watch in this order.

  2. 2
    Side storyoptional
    Mai-HiME Specials

    Special · 2005 · 27 ep · 27m

    Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.

  3. 3
    Side storyoptional
    Mai-HiME: Kuro no Mai/Saigo no Bansan

    Special · 2010 · 1 ep · 4m

    Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.

Safe to skip

Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.

Release order

  1. 1Mai-HiME2004-09
  2. 2Mai-HiME Specials2005-01
  3. 3Mai-Otome2005-10
  4. 4Mai-HiME: Kuro no Mai/Saigo no Bansan2010-01

Mai-HiME watch order FAQ

What order should I watch Mai-HiME in?

Follow the recommended order above: Mai-HiME. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.

How long does it take to watch all of Mai-HiME?

The core story and movies run about 9h 58m. At two hours a day that is roughly 5 days.

Can I skip the recaps?

Yes. Mai-Otome retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.

Where does this order come from?

It is built automatically from the sequel, prequel, side-story and spin-off links in the Kitsu database and refreshed daily, so new seasons appear without manual edits.