Quick Answer

  1. Little Busters!(TV · 26 eps)
  2. Little Busters! ~Refrain~(TV · 13 eps)
  3. Little Busters! Sekai no Saitou wa Ore ga Mamoru!(OVA · 1 eps)
  4. Little Busters!: EX(Special · 8 eps)

Total: ~48 episodes / 19h watch time

Little Busters! Watch Order(2026)

Wondering where to start with Little Busters!? 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 ~19h total2 series2 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Little Busters!?

Release order. Start with Little Busters! 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 Little Busters!?

About 19 hours total across 48 episodes and 4 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 14 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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