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Manga Hajimete Monogatari watch order

4 core entries, 3 extras. Watching only the core story and movies takes about 9d 8h. Generated from the franchise graph, so it updates when new seasons are announced.

Manga Hajimete Monogatari watch order at a glance

  1. 1.Manga Hajimete Monogatari TV Series · 1978
  2. 2.Manga Hajimete Monogatari OVA OVA · optional · 1978
  3. 3.Manga Doushite Monogatari TV Series · 1984
  4. 4.Manga Naruhodo Monogatari TV Series · 1986
  5. 5.Shin Manga Naruhodo Monogatari TV Series · 1988

4

core entries

0

movies to include

2

recaps / alt versions to skip

9d 8h

total core runtime

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Where the hours go

Core story and movies in watch order · 9d 8h in total · longest: Manga Hajimete Monogatari

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ItemRuntime
Manga Hajimete Monogatari5d 7h
Manga Doushite Monogatari41h 40m
Manga Naruhodo Monogatari42h 30m
Shin Manga Naruhodo Monogatari13h 20m

Recommended order

  1. 1
    Main
    Manga Hajimete Monogatari

    TV Series · 1978 · 305 ep · 5d 7h

    Core story – watch in this order.

  2. 2
    Side storyoptional
    Manga Hajimete Monogatari OVA

    OVA · 1978 · 1 ep · 52m

    Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.

  3. 3
    Main
    Manga Doushite Monogatari

    TV Series · 1984 · 100 ep · 41h 40m

    Core story – watch in this order.

  4. 4
    Main
    Manga Naruhodo Monogatari

    TV Series · 1986 · 102 ep · 42h 30m

    Core story – watch in this order.

  5. 5
    Main
    Shin Manga Naruhodo Monogatari

    TV Series · 1988 · 40 ep · 13h 20m

    Core story – watch in this order.

Safe to skip

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

Release order

  1. 1Manga Hajimete Monogatari OVA1978-01
  2. 2Manga Hajimete Monogatari1978-05
  3. 3Manga Doushite Monogatari OVA1984-01
  4. 4Manga Doushite Monogatari1984-04
  5. 5Manga Naruhodo Monogatari OVA1986-01
  6. 6Manga Naruhodo Monogatari1986-04
  7. 7Shin Manga Naruhodo Monogatari1988-04

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Manga Hajimete Monogatari watch order FAQ

What order should I watch Manga Hajimete Monogatari in?

Follow the recommended order above: Manga Hajimete Monogatari → Manga Doushite Monogatari → Manga Naruhodo Monogatari → Shin Manga Naruhodo Monogatari. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.

How long does it take to watch all of Manga Hajimete Monogatari?

The core story and movies run about 9d 8h. At two hours a day that is roughly 113 days.

Where do I start Manga Hajimete Monogatari?

Start with Manga Hajimete Monogatari (1978), then follow the order above.

How many seasons does Manga Hajimete Monogatari have?

4 parts make up the main story and 1 side story or OVAs.

Can I skip the recaps?

Yes. Manga Doushite Monogatari OVA, Manga Naruhodo Monogatari OVA 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.