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  1. Tensai Bakabon(TV · 40 eps)
  2. Ganso Tensai Bakabon(TV · 103 eps)
  3. Heisei Tensai Bakabon(TV · 46 eps)
  4. Rerere no Tensai Bakabon(TV · 24 eps)
  5. Tensai Bakabon Pilot(Special · 1 eps)

Total: ~214 episodes / 86h watch time

Tensai Bakabon Watch Order(2026)

The Tensai Bakabon franchise has 5 entries and watching them in the wrong order can spoil some big moments. Here's the breakdown — main series, movies, OVAs, and where each one fits.

5 entries ~86h total4 series1 OVA/special

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Tensai Bakabon?

Release order. Start with Tensai Bakabon 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 Tensai Bakabon?

About 86 hours total across 214 episodes and 5 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 62 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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