They don't have any consciousness. Turn A Gundam is a special entry as it is technically an AU series but at the same time it also belongs with Late UC as it takes place very far into the future and also has multiple different timelines converging on it. Steins;Gate -> Steins;Gate 23B -> Steins;Gate 0 -> Steins;Gate 0: Kesshou Takei no Valentine - Bittersweet Intermedio -> OVA -> Movie (23B, 0, and Kesshou Takei no Valentine - Bittersweet Intermedio can also go after the OVA and Movie for release order). /r/anime wiki - The /r/anime wiki has many resources that can come in handy if you're looking for help - concerning this sub or anime itself. -> Yama no Susume: Second Season -> Yama no Susume: Second Season Specials (Episodes 6.5 and 25) -> Yama no Susume: Omoide Present -> Yama no Susume: Third Season. : Premiered in 2012. !x2 Shou [Special] -> Durarara! Mushishi is slow and episodic anime, which isnât a bad thing as it fills the hole created by lots of other shows. Gintama. If you want you can watch all of them after season 1 except Snow Halation which should be watched after season 2. Durarara!! Cheers to /u/Jumbledcode for this writeup. Mushishi (2005) Review: Short Story-telling at its Finest Ginko during one of his moments of thought. There are two upcoming movies that will adapt the SuperS/Dead Moon arc. This arc is extremely emotional and suspenseful, factors which are heavily amplified if you're following the story while only knowing what Misaka (the PoV character) knows - an option which is completely lost once you've seen Index. Danganronpa/Zero can be read at any time after Danganronpa 1 and is supplementary material. Gintama has a good explanation regarding filler. PM /u/urban287, /u/MAD_SCIENTIST_001, /u/Gaporigo or send us a modmail with the series (and the watch order, preferably :P). -> Tantei Opera Milky Holmes: Fun Fun Party Night♪ - Ken to Janet no Okurimono No memes, reaction images, shitposts, etc. Alternate universe/storyline with the same characters: For the sake of convenience, this watch order guide will only be covering the most common watch orders for Monogatari. Music is of particular importance, as it serves as a counterpoint to the conflicts in the series, demonstrating how culture (which includes music, love, and other human interactions), can influence societies that otherwise lack a middle ground. The show should be watched in release order, which is the following: K > K: Missing Kings > K: Return of Kings > K: Seven Stories Movies (in order - R:B > Side:Blue > Side:Green > Lost Small Word > Memories of Red > Circle Vision ). Watch that, especially if you’re gonna binge it. The Washio Sumi no Shou movies and series both cover the same content and there should not be any differences between them in this regard. The Oshaberi ____ specials and NG-shuu bloopers are optional viewing. Because tomorrow is the tenth, the big one (Order of following moments is arbitrary). -> Tantei Opera Milky Holmes Dai 2 Maku Timeline: 2040. Sakuragi Hanamichi (Movie 2) -> Slam Dunk 37-60 -> Slam Dunk: Shouhoku Saidai no Kiki! Index -> Railgun -> Index II -> Railgun S -> Endymion -> Index III -> Accelerator -> Railgun T. It's important to note that while these episodes are technically filler, some of the filler arcs have characters which show up elsewhere in the Raildex universe and particular characters introduced in the filler are important later in the show proper. Dragon Ball: The Path to Power adapts the first three arcs of the Dragon Ball into one film. Finally independent works, often grouped as Alternate Universe (AU) works by the fanbase, have no connection at all to other entries (with few exceptions) and can be enjoyed completely on their own. Both series have a main character who travels from place to place in each episode, quietly observing or helping others. The only other entry point for mainline UC. Sunshine!! : vs "Akaten" (OVA) > Haikyuu!! If you much prefer the visuals, presentation, and overall style of modern anime, the independent ‘AU’ works will suit you well as an introduction to Gundam’s main themes and ideas. They have some filler and expand on some lore from the film. Brotherhood does not have any expectation that viewers have seen the original anime. Optional: Some fans advocate skipping the first episode of the old series and leaving it until last, as the main story of the old series is a flashback and the first episode takes place afterwards. (Funny 5 minute shorts). Mobile Police Patlabor -> The New Files OVAs. "What does it mean to be alive?") The series has also gotten a reboot known as Sailor Moon: Crystal. Movie: Take On Me [Movie], Clannad : Another World, Kyou Chapter [Special], Clannad: Another World, Tomoyo Chapter [Special], Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion [TV], Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 [TV], Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation [Movie], Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II - Transgression [Movie], Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - Glorification [Movie], Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re; surrection [Movie], Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1 - The Wyvern Arrives [Movie], Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2 - The Wyvern Divided [Movie], Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3 - The Brightness Falls [Movie], Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4 - Memories of Hatred [Movie], Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5 - To Beloved Ones [Movie], Super Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair [Game], Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls [Game], Danganronpa 3: The End of Kibougamine Gakuen - Mirai-hen [TV], Danganronpa 3: The End of Kibougamine Gakuen - Zetsubou-hen [TV], Danganronpa 3: The End of Kibougamine Gakuen - Kibou-hen [Special], Super Danganronpa 2.5: Komaeda Nagito to Sekai no Hakaimono [OVA], Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation, Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha [Special], Darker than Black: Ryuusei no Gemini [Special], Darker than Black: Ryuusei no Gemini [TV], Date A Live II: Kurumi Star Festival [OVA], Date A Live Movie: Mayuri Judgement [Movie], Digimon Adventure Bokura no War Game [Movie], Digimon Adventure 02: Zenpen Digimon Hurricane Jouriku!! The movie was released after the ONA, as a more definitive version of the ONA. So Ra No Wo To -> So Ra No Wo To Specials. Naruto vs. Konohamaru! It can be watched at the end of the first season as well. : Stairway to Heaven [Special] (Optional) -> Angel Beats! Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation (also known as Danganronpa: The Animation) is a rushed adaptation of the first game and is not recommended. 195+ Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom. The source material spoils moments in the first season and heavily foreshadows moments in the second season, so it should be watched after the first season. Hell's Kitchen and Stairway to Heaven are both special, unaired episodes of Angel Beats! Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei -> Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Raihousha-hen -> Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei Movie: Hoshi wo Yobu Shoujo. However, there is one single advantage 0096 does offer, which is the summary narrations at the beginning of the episode. The first 27 episodes of Dragon Ball Super are recaps from the movies. This is because to its detriment, it focuses primarily on action while ditching a lot of the philosophical aspects. For rewatchers who wish to watch the series in chronological order, its the following: Seven Stories 4: Lost Small Word > Seven Stories 1: R:B > Seven Stories 2: Side:Blue > Seven Stories 3: Side:Green > Seven Stories 5: Memories of Red > K > K: Missing Kings > K: Return of Kings > Seven Stories 6: Circle Vision, K-On! Ultimate has a grander story and significantly better ending and overall art quality, but equally splits the horror with chibi comedy which may not suit everyone. Movie (Optional) -> Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! The downside is that the two adaptations don't quite match up perfectly and the switch in styles may be jarring. The most focused and self-contained entry in the franchise: UN Spacy is conducting flight trials to select its next-generation Variable Fighter, and the finalists are piloted by two old rivals with axes to grind both in the air and on the ground. Two-hour film reinterpretation of SDFM. The Tenchi Muyo franchise is pretty big. Due to production issues, episode numbers 15, 16, 17 and 18 of the series are recap episodes told from the perspectives of other characters reusing dialog and footage from the start of the series. Episodes 1-2 [TV] -> Angel Beats! If you're pressed for time, it's a good way to learn the basics of the first series at an obvious cost to background details and subplots. [Movie], Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil’s Castle, Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan. Dragon Ball Z: Broly – The Legendary Super Saiyan takes place around after episode 176 of Z and Kai episode 87. Mushishi season 2, titled âMushishi: Zoku-ShÅâ, started airing on April 5, 2014 on the popular Tokyo MX channel with other networks picking it up later. They are listed below in release order: Similarly, the music videos for Love Live! Otomo began work on the film in 2005 after declining a jidaigeki project. Original draft by /u/wingsoflight. !x2 Ten Episodes 2-7[TV] -> Durarara! Macross Frontier: Itsuwari no Utahime (2009) and Macross Frontier: Sayonara no Tsubasa (2011): Movie adaptations of Frontier. : Take Your Marks -> Free! -> 4. Garo: Honoo no Kokuin -> Garo: Honoo no Kokuin - Home -> Garo Movie: Divine Flame, Garo: Guren no Tsuki -> Garo: Guren no Tsuki Special -> Usuzumizakura: Garo, Genshiken -> Genshiken OVA -> Genshiken 2 -> Genshiken Nidaime OVA -> Genshiken Nidaime (Genshiken Second Season). The movies were designed to precede the 2016 series, and cover the climax and aftermath of the Golden Age arc more completely than the old TV series does. (Not so important): The above uses Japanese episode counts. (link to page) If you don't mind spending a bit longer watching an anime, seek a 'fuller' experience or want to try it for a rewatch, a directors cut is for you. Cowboy Bebop Episodes 1-22 [TV] -> Cowboy Bebop: The Movie -> Cowboy Bebop Episodes 23-26, Alternative Titles: Seikai no Monshou, Banner of the Stars, Seikai no Senki, Crest of the Stars [TV]) -> Crest of the Stars: Birth [Special] (Optional) -> Banner of the Stars [TV] -> Banner of the Stars II -> Banner of the Stars III. Naruto Shippūden The Movie: Inheritors of the Will of Fire, Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Lost Tower, Natsume Yuujinchou Movie: Utsusemi ni Musubu, Movie 3: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals, Movie 7: The Giant Mechanical Soldier of Karakuri Castle, Movie 8: Episode of Alabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates, Movie 9: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in Winter, Miracle Sakura. Konosuba Season 1 -> Konosuba Season 2 episodes 1-4 -> Konosuba OVA 1 --> KonoSuba Season 2 episodes 5-10 --> Konosuba OVA 2 --> Konosuba Movie, Normal viewing order: Season 1 -> Season 2 -> Book of Circus -> Book of Murder -> Book of the Atlantic, If you want to exclude "non-canon" material (i.e. They differ from other forms of life such as the micro-organisms and the fungi. School Idol Project 2nd Season, Love Live! Watching it play out achronologically is a crucial component of the first time through, and this is only suggested for rewatchers. This watch order is contextualized production order. Mushishi Manga Vol 1-7 ENGLISH Manga SET Yuki Urushibara RARE OOP LOT. Watching Monogatari in this order brings different aspects of the story to light and a different perspective, and allows you to follow the progression in realtime. OVA 0-2, TV 1-9, OVA 3, TV 10-12, OVA 4+. Hanamichi to Rukawa no Atsuki Natsu (Movie 4) -> Slam Dunk 61-101, Slayers -> Slayers Next -> Slayers Try -> Slayers Revolution -> Slayers Evolution-R, Slayers Excellent -> Slayers: The Book of Spells -> Slayers: The Motion Picture -> Slayers Return -> Slayers Great -> Slayers Gorgeous. (Zeta's summary A New Translation especially should not be watched first as it retcons the rest of UC). It is more of a companion piece and it is recommended to watch the first four arcs of Dragon Ball. Musically, it has a fantastic soundtrack by Yoko Kanno, and uses it to great advantage by featuring two main singers. : Kirameki no... Slapstick Noel [OVA], Takanashi Rikka Kai: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Please note that the two Noragami OVA episodes should be watched after Noragami Aragoto episode 6 (before watching episode 7). Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound takes after the Cell Saga. The OVAs and Movies are generally unrelated to the main story so the time when you watch them is relatively unimportant. This order is for viewers who want both the extra detail of the series and the more complete climax and aftermath shown in the movie. And then you wrap up with the Hades saga that concludes the story. This should help too. : To the Top 2nd Season, Haiyore! There are also specials associated with each SAC season. Put the run time here. It covers almost everything: From there, you can either watch the old movies, there are 4 or 5 of them. Season 3 ends at Chapter 189, start reading from chapter 190. Episodes 3-4 [TV] -> Angel Beats! : Yakusoku no Natsu to Atarashii Omoide no Koto [OVA] -> Amanchu! How can I add a watch order to this wiki? The /m/ guide is useful if you want the general pros and cons of each AU series as a guideline for what to watch. !x2 Ketsu [TV], ef: A Tale of Memories -> ef: A Tale of Melodies. Gargantia -> Gargantia OVAs ("episodes 14 and 15")(optional) -> Meguru Kouro, Haruka OVAs (aka Far Beyond the Voyage). Frozen Bonds is a prequel OVA Special film that occurs before the first season. However if you want to keep them relatively chronological; the first should be watched after Yorknew before Greed, and the second sometime before Chimera. Senki Zesshou Symphogear AXZ: By Shedding Many Tears, the Reality You Face is... San no Sara OVA: Kyoukuseiryou no Erina (optional), San no Sara: Toutsuki Ressha-hen/The Third Plate: Toutsuki Train Arc, Slam Dunk: Zenkoku Seiha Da! If it's a movie, just use the total time of the movie. Fumoffu -> Full Metal Panic! The movie adds a few new scenes and fills out a few gaps, so unless you like watching episodic things, I would recommend watching the movie. Most notable for the ending, which contains an event which was cut for time from both the original series and the film. Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! The Broly movies in this list are non-canon. !x2 Ketsu [Special] -> Durarara! Berserk: The Golden Age I - Egg of the High King -> Berserk: The Golden Age II - Battle for Doldrey -> Berserk: The Golden Age III - Descent -> Berserk (2016) -> Berserk (2017). Rec 1-7 -> Rec: Yurusarezarumono -> Rec 8+, Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu (Episodes 1 to 11) -> Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu: Memory Snow -> Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu (Episodes 12 to 25) -> Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu: Frozen Bonds -> Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Second Season. Ginko is a "Mushi-shi" who travels around to investigate and find out more about the "Mushi". It is also recommended that Zeta be watched first as well, but not a 100% required. You donât have to force yourself to absorb everything when watching Mushishi. All spoilers must be tagged. It is not necessary to follow the events of later games or Danganronpa 3. This chart should have all the information you need. Shichinin no Idol -> Wake Up, Girls! Kaikou/season 1 -> Seiran movie 1 - > Seiran movie 2 -> Seiran movie 3. The 5 Akito the Exiled Movies are standalone stories set within the Code Geass universe. Episodes 13-24 [TV] -> Durarara!! DD Hokuto no Ken, DD Hokuto no Ken (2013) and DD Hokuto no Ken 2 Ichigo Aji+ are parody shorts. Axis Powers -> Paint it White -> World Series -> World Series Specials -> The Beautiful World -> Beautiful World Specials -> Beautiful World Extra Disc -> The World Twinkle -> World Twinkle Specials -> World Twinkle Extra Disc, Hibike! Timeline: 2092. Macross Frontier: Aired 2008, 25 episodes. Yu-Gi-Oh! For one example, in Macross 7 and Macross Frontier the characters are seen making theatrical versions of other series in the franchise. It is advised to use the thread linked above for a more detailed play/watch/read order. Mushishi is the type of anime that pulls you have to remembering about the environment around you and how all living things are just trying to live. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion [TV] -> Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 [TV], Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation [Movie] -> Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II - Transgression [Movie] -> Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III - Glorification [Movie] -> Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re; surrection [Movie], Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1 - The Wyvern Arrives [Movie] -> Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 2 - The Wyvern Divided [Movie] ->Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3 - The Brightness Falls [Movie] -> Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 4 - Memories of Hatred [Movie] -> Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5 - To Beloved Ones [Movie].