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  1. Manga Hajimete Monogatari(TV · 305 eps)
  2. Manga Doushite Monogatari(TV · 100 eps)
  3. Manga Naruhodo Monogatari(TV · 102 eps)
  4. Shin Manga Naruhodo Monogatari(TV · 40 eps)
  5. Manga Hajimete Omoshiro Juku(TV · 110 eps)
  6. 21-seiki Manga Hajimete Monogatari(TV Special · 1 eps)

Total: ~658 episodes / 263h watch time

Manga Hajimete Monogatari Watch Order(2026)

Wondering where to start with Manga Hajimete Monogatari? There are 6 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

6 entries ~263h total5 series

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Tips for First-Timers

What you can skip

Recap episodes in Second Season (eps 6, 11, 16) and other recap/summary specials

Common mistake

Starting with Kizumonogatari because it's a prequel — without Bake/Nise context, its callbacks land worse

Short on time?

Watch Bakemonogatari, Monogatari Second Season, and Owarimonogatari (both seasons)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Manga Hajimete Monogatari?

Release order. Start with Manga Hajimete Monogatari 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 Manga Hajimete Monogatari?

About 263 hours total across 658 episodes and 6 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 188 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

This franchise is mostly main series content with no standalone movies or OVAs to worry about.

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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