🧭 Watch order guide
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes watch order
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes watch order at a glance
- 1.Tantei Opera Milky Holmes TV Series · 2010
- 2.Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Summer Special Special · optional · 2011
- 3.Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Movie: Gyakushuu no Milky Holmes Movie · 2016
- 4.Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Fun Fun Party Night♪ - Ken to Janet no Okurimono Special · optional · 2016
- 5.Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai 2 Maku TV Series · 2012
- 6.Futari wa Milky Holmes TV Series · 2013
- 7.Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD TV Series · 2015
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
16h 24m
4 parts, in order
9 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
17h 34m
adds 1 movie
9 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
17h 59m
7 entries incl. OVAs and specials
9 days at 2 hours a day
4
core entries
1
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
17h 34m
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 17h 34m in total · longest: Tantei Opera Milky Holmes
- Tantei Opera Milky Holmes4h 48m
- Movie: Gyakushuu no Milky Holmes1h 10m
- Dai 2 Maku4h 48m
- Futari wa Milky Holmes2h 24m
- Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD4h 24m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Tantei Opera Milky Holmes | 4h 48m |
| Movie: Gyakushuu no Milky Holmes | 1h 10m |
| Dai 2 Maku | 4h 48m |
| Futari wa Milky Holmes | 2h 24m |
| Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD | 4h 24m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Dai 2 Maku at 7.27 · from first to latest, the score fell 0.41
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tantei Opera Milky Holmes | 6.86 |
| 2 | Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai 2 Maku | 7.27 |
| 3 | Futari wa Milky Holmes | 5.62 |
| 4 | Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD | 6.45 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai 2 Maku.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tantei Opera Milky Holmes | 2010 | 12 | 6.86 | – | – |
| Dai 2 MakuTop score | 2012 | 12 | 7.27 | – | – |
| Futari wa Milky Holmes | 2013 | 12 | 5.62 | – | – |
| Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD | 2015 | 12 | 6.45 | – | J.C.Staff |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalTantei Opera Milky Holmes: Summer SpecialSpecial · 2011 · 1 ep · 25m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
MovieTantei Opera Milky Holmes Movie: Gyakushuu no Milky HolmesMovie · 2016 · 1 ep · 1h 10m
Movie – canon side content, best watched here.
- 4
Side storyoptionalTantei Opera Milky Holmes: Fun Fun Party Night♪ - Ken to Janet no OkurimonoSpecial · 2016 · 1 ep
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 5
MainTantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai 2 MakuTV Series · 2012 · 12 ep · 4h 48m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 6
- 7
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Tantei Opera Milky Holmes2010-10
- 2Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Summer Special2011-08
- 3Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai 2 Maku2012-01
- 4Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative2012-08
- 5Futari wa Milky Holmes2013-07
- 6Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD2015-01
- 7Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Movie: Gyakushuu no Milky Holmes2016-02
- 8Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Fun Fun Party Night♪ - Ken to Janet no Okurimono2016-12
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Tantei Opera Milky Holmes watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Tantei Opera Milky Holmes in?
Follow the recommended order above: Tantei Opera Milky Holmes → Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai 2 Maku → Futari wa Milky Holmes → Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Tantei Opera Milky Holmes?
The core story and movies run about 17h 34m. At two hours a day that is roughly 9 days.
How many seasons does Tantei Opera Milky Holmes have?
4 parts make up the main story, plus 1 movie and 2 side stories or OVAs.
Where do the Tantei Opera Milky Holmes movies fit in the watch order?
Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Movie: Gyakushuu no Milky Holmes: after Tantei Opera Milky Holmes.
Can I skip the Tantei Opera Milky Holmes recaps?
Yes. Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Alternative retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Which Tantei Opera Milky Holmes season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai 2 Maku rates highest at 7.27/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.