🧭 Watch order guide
Nihon Mukashibanashi: Saru Kani watch order
1 core entry, 5 extras. Watching only the core story and movies takes about 19m. Generated from the franchise graph, so it updates when new seasons are announced.
1
core entries
0
movies to include
5
recaps / alt versions to skip
19m
total core runtime
Recommended order
- 1

Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Saru to Kani no Gassen1917-05
- 2Saru Kani Gassen1920-01
- 3Shin Saru Kani Gassen1936-01
- 4Nihon Mukashibanashi: Saru Kani1972-01
- 5Saru Kani Gassen: Ijimekkozaru to Shoujiki Kani-san1997-03
- 6Hajimete no Eigo: Nippon Mukashibanashi2004-01
Nihon Mukashibanashi: Saru Kani watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Nihon Mukashibanashi: Saru Kani in?
Follow the recommended order above: Nihon Mukashibanashi: Saru Kani. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Nihon Mukashibanashi: Saru Kani?
The core story and movies run about 19m. At two hours a day that is roughly 1 days.
Can I skip the Nihon Mukashibanashi: Saru Kani recaps?
Yes. Saru to Kani no Gassen, Saru Kani Gassen, Shin Saru Kani Gassen, Saru Kani Gassen: Ijimekkozaru to Shoujiki Kani-san, Hajimete no Eigo: Nippon Mukashibanashi retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
