🧭 Watch order guide
Minami-ke watch order
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
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
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| # | 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?
Follow the recommended order above: Minami-ke → Minami-ke Okawari → Minami-ke Okaeri → Minami-ke Omatase → Minami-ke Tadaima → Minami-ke Natsuyasumi. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
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.