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  1. Mobile Suit Gundam(TV · 43 eps)
  2. The☆Ultraman(TV · 50 eps)
  3. Neon Genesis Evangelion(TV · 26 eps)
  4. Japan Anima(tor)’s Exhibition(ONA · 36 eps)
  5. Space Patrol Luluco(TV · 13 eps)
  6. Mobile Police Patlabor: Reboot(Movie · 1 eps)
  7. The Dragon Dentist(Special · 2 eps)
  8. ...and 2 more below

Total: ~196 episodes / 78h watch time

Japan Anima(tor)’s Exhibition Watch Order(2026)

With 9 entries across the franchise, Japan Anima(tor)’s Exhibition can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

9 entries ~78h total6 series2 movies1 OVA/special

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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6.32TV24 eps~10h2023Khara
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Japan Anima(tor)’s Exhibition?

Release order. Start with Mobile Suit Gundam 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 Japan Anima(tor)’s Exhibition?

About 78 hours total across 196 episodes and 9 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 56 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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