🧭 Watch order guide
Late Night! Genius Bakabon watch order
Late Night! Genius Bakabon watch order at a glance
- 1.Tensai Bakabon TV Series · 1971
- 2.Ganso Tensai Bakabon TV Series · 1975
- 3.Bakabon Osomatsu no Karee wo Tazunete Sansenri Special · optional · 1991
- 4.Shinya! Tensai Bakabon TV Series · 2018
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
2d 0h
3 parts, in order
25 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
2d 1h
4 entries incl. OVAs and specials
25 days at 2 hours a day
3
core entries
0
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
2d 0h
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 2d 0h in total · longest: Ganso Tensai Bakabon
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Tensai Bakabon | 20h |
| Ganso Tensai Bakabon | 24h 2m |
| Shinya! Tensai Bakabon | 4h 48m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Ganso Tensai Bakabon at 7.10 · from first to latest, the score fell 0.37
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| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tensai Bakabon | 7.05 |
| 2 | Ganso Tensai Bakabon | 7.10 |
| 3 | Shinya! Tensai Bakabon | 6.68 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Ganso Tensai Bakabon.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tensai Bakabon | 1971 | 40 | 7.05 | – | – |
| Ganso Tensai BakabonTop score | 1975 | 103 | 7.10 | – | – |
| Shinya! Tensai Bakabon | 2018 | 12 | 6.68 | – | Pierrot Plus |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Late Night! Genius Bakabon
How many of the 3 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 1 of 3
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
- 3
Side storyoptionalBakabon Osomatsu no Karee wo Tazunete SansenriSpecial · 1991 · 1 ep · 44m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 4
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Tensai Bakabon1971-09
- 2Ganso Tensai Bakabon1975-10
- 3Heisei Tensai Bakabon1990-01
- 4Bakabon Osomatsu no Karee wo Tazunete Sansenri1991-10
- 5Shinya! Tensai Bakabon2018-07
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Late Night! Genius Bakabon watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Late Night! Genius Bakabon in?
Follow the recommended order above: Tensai Bakabon → Ganso Tensai Bakabon → Shinya! Tensai Bakabon. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Late Night! Genius Bakabon?
The core story and movies run about 2d 0h. At two hours a day that is roughly 25 days.
How many seasons does Late Night! Genius Bakabon have?
3 parts make up the main story and 1 side story or OVAs.
Can I skip the Late Night! Genius Bakabon recaps?
Yes. Heisei Tensai Bakabon retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Late Night! Genius Bakabon?
Crunchyroll lists 1 of the 3 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Late Night! Genius Bakabon season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Ganso Tensai Bakabon rates highest at 7.10/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.