
Quick Answer
- The World God Only Knows(TV · 12 eps)
- The World God Only Knows: Flag 0(OVA · 1 eps)
- The World God Only Knows II(TV · 12 eps)
- The World God Only Knows: 4 Girls and an Idol(OVA · 1 eps)
- The World God Only Knows: Goddesses(TV · 12 eps)
- The World God Only Knows: Tenri Arc(OVA · 2 eps)
Total: ~40 episodes / 16h watch time
The World God Only Knows Watch Order(2026)
With 6 entries across the franchise, The World God Only Knows can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch The World God Only Knows?
Release order. Start with The World God Only Knows 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 World God Only Knows?
About 16 hours total across 40 episodes and 6 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 12 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.




