Quick Answer

  1. Negima!(TV · 26 eps)
  2. Negima!? Magister Negi Magi(TV · 26 eps)
  3. Mahou Sensei Negima! Shiroki Tsubasa ALA ALBA(OVA · 3 eps)
  4. UQ Holder!(TV · 12 eps)
  5. UQ Holder! OVA(OVA · 3 eps)
  6. Mahou Sensei Negima! Movie: Anime Final(Movie · 1 eps)
  7. Negima!? Magister Negi Magi: Spring(OVA · 1 eps)
  8. ...and 3 more below

Total: ~78 episodes / 31h watch time

Negima! Watch Order(2026)

With 10 entries across the franchise, Negima! can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

10 entries ~31h total3 series1 movie6 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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UQ Holder!

UQ Holder!

6.90TV12 eps~5h2017J.C.Staff
Finished Airing

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Negima!?

Release order. Start with Negima! 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 Negima!?

About 31 hours total across 78 episodes and 10 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 23 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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