Figuring out the correct Tenchi Muyo watch order is tough because there are multiple continuities. These are spread over OVAs, anime series, movies, and spin-offs. Furthermore, there are spin-offs of spin-offs, all of which take place in even more separate continuities. So, watching the franchise in its release or chronological order doesn’t make sense. Instead, the whole thing is a bit convoluted, which we’ll explain below.
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How to watch Tenchi Muyo in order
There’s no strict watch order for Tenchi Muyo. There are four main continuities that feature the same characters and similar concepts but are independent plotwise.
So, we recommend just starting with the first continuity that was released:
Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki
- Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OVA 1-3
- Tenchi Muyo! GXP 1-26 (anime)
- Tenchi Muyo! GXP Paradise Starting OVA 1-6
- Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OVA 4-5
- Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar Episodes 1-13 (anime)
Tenchi Universe
The second continuity is Tenchi Universe. It includes the following:
- Tenchi Universe Episodes 1-26 (anime)
- Tenchi in Love! (movie)
- Tenchi Forever! (movie)
Tenchi in Tokyo
The third main continuity is Tenchi in Tokyo, which just includes the anime:
- Tenchi in Tokyo Episodes 1-26 (anime)
Ai Tenchi Muyo!
The fourth and final main Tenchi Muyo continuity is Ai Tenchi Muyo! which includes:
- Ai Tenchi Muyo! Episodes 1-60 (anime)
Spin-offs
All of these are based on Tenchi but take place in their own continuity. These can be watched in any order:
Battle Programmer Shirase
- Battle Programmer Shirase Episodes 1-15 (anime)
The Daughter of Darkness
- Daughter of Darkness (movie)
Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure
- Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure Episodes 1-26 (anime)
- Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure OVA
Pretty Sammy
- Magical Girl Pretty Sammy OVA 1-3
- Magical Project S Episodes 1-26 (anime)
- Sasami: Magical Girls Club Episodes 1-26 (anime)
Further Tenchi Muyo!
The above watch order only deals with the Tenchi Muyo! anime, movies, OVAs, and spin-offs. There are also numerous manga and video games that have been produced around the franchise. So, there’s even more to dive into if you can’t get enough Tenchi.
Tenchi Muyo Watch Order FAQs
A: There’s no strict watch order for Tenchi Muyo. The franchise consists of four main independent continuities featuring the same characters and similar concepts. It’s recommended to start with the first released continuity, Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki, and then explore the others in any order you prefer.
A: The four main continuities in the Tenchi Muyo franchise are Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki, Tenchi Universe, Tenchi in Tokyo, and Ai Tenchi Muyo! Each continuity includes various OVAs, anime series, and movies.
A: Yes, there are several spin-offs based on Tenchi Muyo, each taking place in its own continuity. These include Battle Programmer Shirase, The Daughter of Darkness, Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure, and Pretty Sammy. You can watch these spin-offs in any order after familiarizing yourself with the main continuities.
