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  1. Heidi, Girl of the Alps(TV · 52 eps)
  2. Heidi's Elderly Grandfather of the Alps(ONA · 12 eps)
  3. The Story of Heidi(Movie · 1 eps)
  4. Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Alm no Yama-hen(Movie · 1 eps)
  5. Alps no Shoujo Heidi: Heidi to Clara-hen(Movie · 1 eps)
  6. Alps no Shoujo Heidi Pilot(Special · 1 eps)

Total: ~68 episodes / 27h watch time

Heidi, Girl of the Alps Watch Order(2026)

With 6 entries across the franchise, Heidi, Girl of the Alps can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

6 entries ~27h total2 series3 movies1 OVA/special

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Heidi, Girl of the Alps?

Release order. Start with Heidi, Girl of the Alps and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Heidi, Girl of the Alps?

About 27 hours total across 68 episodes and 6 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 20 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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