🧭 Watch order guide
Ape Escape watch order
Ape Escape watch order at a glance
- 1.Saru Getchu: On Air TV Series · 2006
- 2.Saru Getchu: On Air 2nd TV Series · 2006
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
15h
2 parts, in order
8 days at 2 hours a day
2
core entries
0
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
15h
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 15h in total · longest: Saru Getchu: On Air 2nd
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Saru Getchu: On Air | 6h 30m |
| Saru Getchu: On Air 2nd | 8h 30m |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saru Getchu: On Air | 2006 | 26 | – | – | Xebec |
| Saru Getchu: On Air 2nd | 2006 | 51 | – | – | Xebec |
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
- 1Letchu, Getchu, Saru Getchu2002-04
- 2Saru Getchu: On Air2006-04
- 3Saru Getchu: On Air 2nd2006-10
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Ape Escape watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Ape Escape in?
Follow the recommended order above: Saru Getchu: On Air → Saru Getchu: On Air 2nd. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Ape Escape?
The core story and movies run about 15h. At two hours a day that is roughly 8 days.
How many seasons does Ape Escape have?
2 parts make up the main story.
Can I skip the Ape Escape recaps?
Yes. Letchu, Getchu, Saru Getchu retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.

