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Minami-ke watch order
How to watch
Watch the four seasons in order: Minami-ke (October–December 2007, by Daume), Okawari (January–March 2008) and Okaeri (January–March 2009), both by Asread, and Tadaima (January–March 2013, by Feel). The OVAs Betsubara (2009), Omatase (2012) and Natsuyasumi (2013) are extra episodes. A fifth series, Minami-ke: Korekara, by Liden Films, is set for April 2027.
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Minami-ke watch order at a glance
- 1.Minami-ke TV Series · 2007
- 2.Minami-ke Okawari TV Series · 2008
- 3.Minami-ke Okaeri TV Series · 2009
- 4.Minami-ke Betsubara OVA · optional · 2009
- 5.Minami-ke Omatase OVA · 2012
- 6.Minami-ke Tadaima TV Series · 2013
- 7.Minami-ke Natsuyasumi OVA · 2013
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
21h 43m
6 parts, in order
11 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
22h 8m
7 entries incl. OVAs and specials
12 days at 2 hours a day
6
core entries
0
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
21h 43m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 21h 43m in total · longest: Minami-ke
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Minami-ke | 5h 12m |
| Okawari | 5h 12m |
| Okaeri | 5h 12m |
| Omatase | 25m |
| Tadaima | 5h 12m |
| Natsuyasumi | 30m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Minami-ke at 7.66 · from first to latest, the score fell 0.36
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minami-ke | 7.66 |
| 2 | Minami-ke Okawari | 7.16 |
| 3 | Minami-ke Okaeri | 7.40 |
| 4 | Minami-ke Omatase | 7.37 |
| 5 | Minami-ke Tadaima | 7.58 |
| 6 | Minami-ke Natsuyasumi | 7.30 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Minami-ke.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minami-keTop score | 2007 | 13 | 7.66 | – | Daume |
| Okawari | 2008 | 13 | 7.16 | – | Asread |
| Okaeri | 2009 | 13 | 7.40 | – | Asread |
| Omatase | 2012 | 1 | 7.37 | – | feel. |
| Tadaima | 2013 | 13 | 7.58 | – | feel. |
| Natsuyasumi | 2013 | 1 | 7.30 | – | feel. |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Minami-ke
How many of the 6 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Hulu 1 of 6
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Side storyoptionalMinami-ke BetsubaraOVA · 2009 · 1 ep · 25m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 5
- 6
- 7
Release order
- 1Minami-ke2007-10
- 2Minami-ke Okawari2008-01
- 3Minami-ke Okaeri2009-01
- 4Minami-ke Betsubara2009-06
- 5Minami-ke Omatase2012-10
- 6Minami-ke Tadaima2013-01
- 7Minami-ke Natsuyasumi2013-08
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Minami-ke watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Minami-ke in?
Watch the four seasons in order: Minami-ke (October–December 2007, by Daume), Okawari (January–March 2008) and Okaeri (January–March 2009), both by Asread, and Tadaima (January–March 2013, by Feel). The OVAs Betsubara (2009), Omatase (2012) and Natsuyasumi (2013) are extra episodes. A fifth series, Minami-ke: Korekara, by Liden Films, is set for April 2027.
How long does it take to watch all of Minami-ke?
The core story and movies run about 21h 43m. At two hours a day that is roughly 11 days.
How many seasons does Minami-ke have?
6 parts make up the main story and 1 side story or OVAs.
Where can I stream all of Minami-ke?
Hulu lists 1 of the 6 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Minami-ke season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Minami-ke rates highest at 7.66/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.