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  1. You're Under Arrest!(OVA · 4 eps)
  2. You're Under Arrest! (TV)(TV · 47 eps)
  3. You're Under Arrest: Fast & Furious(TV · 26 eps)
  4. You're Under Arrest: Full Throttle(TV · 23 eps)
  5. You're Under Arrest The Movie(Movie · 1 eps)
  6. You're Under Arrest: Full Throttle Special(Special · 1 eps)
  7. You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!(TV Special · 1 eps)
  8. ...and 1 more below

Total: ~104 episodes / 42h watch time

You're Under Arrest! (TV) Watch Order(2026)

The You're Under Arrest! (TV) franchise has 8 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.

8 entries ~42h total3 series1 movie2 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch You're Under Arrest! (TV)?

Release order. Start with You're Under Arrest! 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 You're Under Arrest! (TV)?

About 42 hours total across 104 episodes and 8 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 30 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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