1
Quick Answer
- Sound! Euphonium 2(TV · 13 eps)
- Sound! Euphonium The Movie — May the melody reach you! —(Movie · 1 eps)
- Tokubetsu-hen Hibike! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest(OVA · 1 eps)
- Liz and the Blue Bird(Movie · 1 eps)
- Sound! Euphonium: Our Promise: A Brand New Day(Movie · 1 eps)
Total: ~17 episodes / 7h watch time
Liz and the Blue Bird Watch Order(2026)
With 5 entries across the franchise, Liz and the Blue Bird can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
5 entries ~7h total1 series3 movies1 OVA/special
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
2
Sound! Euphonium The Movie — May the melody reach you! —
7.70Movie1 eps~24min2017Kyoto Animation
Finished Airing3
Tokubetsu-hen Hibike! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest
7.80OVA1 eps~24min2023Kyoto Animation
Finished Airing4
5
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Liz and the Blue Bird?
Release order. Start with Sound! Euphonium 2 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 Liz and the Blue Bird?
About 7 hours total across 17 episodes and 5 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 5 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.
More about Liz and the Blue Bird
More Watch Order Guides
Attack on Titan Watch OrderDeath Note Watch OrderFullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Watch OrderOne-Punch Man Watch OrderDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Watch OrderMy Hero Academia Watch OrderSword Art Online Watch OrderHunter x Hunter Watch OrderNaruto Watch OrderJujutsu Kaisen Watch OrderTokyo Ghoul Watch OrderYour Name. Watch Order