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- THE IDOLM@STER(TV · 25 eps)
- The iDOLM@STER Million Live!(TV · 12 eps)
- PUCHIM@S(ONA · 64 eps)
- PUCHIM@S 2(ONA · 74 eps)
- THE IDOLM@STER MOVIE: BEYOND THE BRILLIANT FUTURE!(Movie · 1 eps)
- The iDOLM@STER: 765 Pro to Iu Monogatari(Special · 1 eps)
- Puchimas!: Petit Idolmaster Special(Special · 6 eps)
- ...and 9 more below
Total: ~195 episodes / 78h watch time
THE IDOLM@STER Watch Order(2026)
THE IDOLM@STER's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 4 main series, 1 movie, and 9 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.
16 entries ~78h total4 series1 movie9 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch THE IDOLM@STER?
Release order. Start with THE IDOLM@STER 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 THE IDOLM@STER?
About 78 hours total across 195 episodes and 16 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 56 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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