What is the best order to watch Perman?

The recommended order is: 1. Perman, 2. Ninja Hattori-kun, 3. Superkid (1983), 4. Ninja Hattori-kun (2012), 5. Pa-Pa-Pa the ★ Movie: Perman, plus 8 more entries. This follows release order, which works best for most viewers.

Can I skip the Perman movies and OVAs?

There are 7 movies and 2 OVA/specials in the franchise. Some are recap compilations you can safely skip, while others add canon story content. When in doubt, watch them in the order listed — you won't regret having the full picture.

Should I watch Perman in release order or chronological order?

For a first watch, release order is almost always the better choice. The creators designed reveals and character introductions around the release schedule. Chronological order is better suited for a rewatch once you know the full story.

Quick Answer

Perman(TV · 54 eps)
Ninja Hattori-kun(TV · 694 eps)
Superkid (1983)(TV · 526 eps)
Ninja Hattori-kun (2012)(TV · 52 eps)
Pa-Pa-Pa the ★ Movie: Perman(Movie · 1 eps)
Ninja Hattori-kun: Nin Nin Ninpo Enikki no Maki(Movie · 1 eps)
Ninja Hattori-kun: Nin Nin Furusato Daisakusen no Maki(Movie · 1 eps)
...and 6 more below

Total: ~1337 episodes / 535h watch time

Perman Watch Order(2026)

Q: How long does it take to watch all of Perman?

The entire Perman franchise is 1337 episodes across 13 entries — roughly 535 hours of watch time.

Wondering where to start with Perman? There are 13 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

13 entries ~535h total4 series7 movies2 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Perman(you are here)

6.70TV54 eps~22h1967Tokyo Movie Shinsha

Finished Airing

Ninja Hattori-kun

7.03TV694 eps~278h1981Shin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Superkid (1983)

6.77TV526 eps~210h1983Shin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Ninja Hattori-kun (2012)

6.72TV52 eps~21h2012Shin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Pa-Pa-Pa the ★ Movie: Perman

6.35Movie1 eps~24minShin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Ninja Hattori-kun: Nin Nin Ninpo Enikki no Maki

6.17Movie1 eps~24minShin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Ninja Hattori-kun: Nin Nin Furusato Daisakusen no Maki

6.25Movie1 eps~24minShin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Ninja Hattori-kun Plus Perman: Ninja Kaijuu Jippou tai Miracle Tamago

6.06Movie1 eps~24minShin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Ninja Hattori-kun Plus Perman: Chounouryoku Wars

6.15Movie1 eps~24minShin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Pa-Pa-Pa the ★ Movie: Perman - Tako de Pon! Ashi wa Pon!

6.49Movie1 eps~24minShin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Perman: Birdman ga Yatte Kita!!

5.93Movie1 eps~24minShin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Ninja Hattori-kun (2012) Special

6.30Special1 eps~24minShin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

Perman (1983) Specials

6.07Special3 eps~1hShin-Ei Animation

Finished Airing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Perman?

Release order. Start with Perman 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 Perman?

About 535 hours total across 1337 episodes and 13 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 382 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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