🧭 Watch order guide
Mermaid Forest watch order
Mermaid Forest watch order at a glance
- 1.Rumiko Takahashi Anthology TV Series · 2003
- 2.Mermaid Forest TV Series · 2003
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
54m
2 parts, in order
1 day at 2 hours a day
2
core entries
0
movies to include
2
recaps / alt versions to skip
54m
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 54m in total · longest: Rumiko Takahashi Anthology
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Rumiko Takahashi Anthology | 30m |
| Mermaid Forest | 24m |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Rumiko Takahashi Anthology.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumiko Takahashi AnthologyTop score | 2003 | 13 | 7.33 | – | – |
| Mermaid Forest | 2003 | 13 | 6.89 | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Mermaid Forest OVA1991-08
- 2Mermaid's Scar1993-09
- 3Rumiko Takahashi Anthology2003-07
- 4Mermaid Forest2003-10
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Mermaid Forest watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Mermaid Forest in?
Follow the recommended order above: Rumiko Takahashi Anthology → Mermaid Forest. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Mermaid Forest?
The core story and movies run about 54m. At two hours a day that is roughly 1 days.
How many seasons does Mermaid Forest have?
2 parts make up the main story.
Can I skip the Mermaid Forest recaps?
Yes. Mermaid Forest OVA, Mermaid's Scar retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Which Mermaid Forest season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Rumiko Takahashi Anthology rates highest at 7.33/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.