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Quick Answer
- Ikkyu the Little Monk(TV · 296 eps)
- Ikkyuu-san to Yancha Hime(Movie · 1 eps)
- Ikkyuu-san: Haru Da! Yancha Hime(Movie · 1 eps)
- Ikkyuu-san: Ooabare Yancha-hime(TV Special · 1 eps)
Total: ~299 episodes / 120h watch time
Ikkyu the Little Monk Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Ikkyu the Little Monk? There are 4 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
4 entries ~120h total1 series2 movies
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Ikkyu the Little Monk?
Release order. Start with Ikkyu the Little Monk 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 Ikkyu the Little Monk?
About 120 hours total across 299 episodes and 4 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 86 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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