Martian Successor Nadesico watch order
Updated October 2026 · 1 season, 1 movie and 1 OVA or special · in release order
Short answer
Watch Martian Successor Nadesico in release order: Martian Successor Nadesico → Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness.
2
in the main story: 1 season and 1 movie
27
episodes
~11 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 1 OVA or special (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Martian Successor NadesicoMain storyTV · Fall 1996 · 26 ep · ~10 hours · score 3.6/5
- 2
Gekiganger 3Side story · optional, after Martian Successor NadesicoOVA · Winter 1998 · 1 ep · ~30 minutes · score 3.2/5
Watch onCrunchyroll
- 3
Movie · Summer 1998 · ~80 minutes · score 3.3/5
How long is Martian Successor Nadesico?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 1 season and 1 movie | 27 | about 11 hours |
| Everything released | 1 season, 1 movie and 1 OVA or special | 28 | about 12 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Martian Successor Nadesico
Martian Successor Nadesico is officially on Crunchyroll (1 of 3), counting its 3 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Martian Successor Nadesico has the full list, free options included.
Is Martian Successor Nadesico finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness, came out in 1998. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Martian Successor Nadesico movies and OVAs?
Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness continues the main story, so watch it in its place. Optional: Gekiganger 3.
How many episodes does Martian Successor Nadesico have?
The main story is 27 episodes over 1 season and 1 movie, about 11 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 28 episodes (about 12 hours).
Where can I watch Martian Successor Nadesico?
Officially on Crunchyroll. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.