Quick Answer

  1. Yamato Takeru(TV · 37 eps)
  2. Yamato Takeru: After War(OVA · 2 eps)

Total: ~39 episodes / 16h watch time

Yamato Takeru Watch Order(2026)

With 2 entries across the franchise, Yamato Takeru can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

2 entries ~16h total1 series1 OVA/special

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Yamato Takeru?

Release order. Start with Yamato Takeru 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 Yamato Takeru?

About 16 hours total across 39 episodes and 2 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.

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