PriPara watch order
Updated October 2026 · 15 seasons, 3 movies and 1 OVA or special · in release order
Short answer
Watch PriPara in release order: Pretty Rhythm: Dear My Future → PriPara → PriPara 2 → PriPara 3 → Idol Time Pripara → King of Prism: Pride the Hero → Kiratto Pri☆chan Season 2 → Kiratto Pri☆chan Season 3 → Idol Land PriPara → Himitsu no AiPri: Ring-hen.
10
in the main story: 9 seasons and 1 movie
409
episodes
~162 h
to watch the main story
Or watch Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream (2011) or Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live (2013) or Kiratto Pri☆chan (2018) or Waccha PriMagi! (2021) or Himitsu no AiPri (2024) instead: they retell the story in another version, so pick one.
Optional: 6 seasons, 2 movies and 1 OVA or special (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Pretty Rhythm: Aurora DreamAlternate version of PriParaTV · Spring 2011 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.6/5
- 2
Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream - Prism ShougekijouSide story · optional, after Pretty Rhythm: Aurora DreamSpecial · Summer 2011 · 51 ep · ~1.5 hours · score 3.1/5
- 3
Pretty Rhythm: Dear My FutureMain storyTV · Spring 2012 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.2/5
- 4
Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow LiveAlternate version of Pretty Rhythm: Aurora DreamTV · Spring 2013 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.8/5
- 5
Pretty Rhythm Movie: All Star Selection - Prism Show☆Best TenSide story · optional, after Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow LiveMovie · Winter 2014 · ~50 minutes · score 3.1/5
- 6
Pretty Rhythm: All Star SelectionRecap · skippableTV · Spring 2014 · 11 ep · ~4.5 hours · score 3.0/5
- 7
PriParaMain storyTV · Summer 2014 · 38 ep · ~15 hours · score 3.8/5
- 8
PriPara 2Main storyTV · Spring 2015 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.9/5
- 9
King of Prism by Pretty RhythmSide story · optional, after Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow LiveMovie · Winter 2016 · ~60 minutes · score 3.0/5
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- 10
PriPara 3Main storyTV · Spring 2016 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.9/5
- 11
Idol Time PriparaMain storyTV · Spring 2017 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.6/5
- 12
King of Prism: Pride the HeroMain storyMovie · Spring 2017 · ~70 minutes · score 3.4/5
- 13
Kiratto Pri☆chanAlternate version of Pretty Rhythm: Aurora DreamTV · Spring 2018 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.5/5
- 14
Kiratto Pri☆chan Season 2Main storyTV · Spring 2019 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.6/5
- 15
Kiratto Pri☆chan Season 3Main storyTV · Spring 2020 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.5/5
- 16
Waccha PriMagi!Alternate version of Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow LiveTV · Fall 2021 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.3/5
- 17
Idol Land PriParaMain storyONA · Summer 2021 · 13 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.5/5
- 18
Himitsu no AiPriAlternate version of Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow LiveTV · Spring 2024 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.3/5
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- 19
Himitsu no AiPri: Ring-henMain storyTV · Spring 2025 · 51 ep · ~20 hours · score 3.1/5
How long is PriPara?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 9 seasons and 1 movie | 409 | about 162 hours |
| Everything released | 15 seasons, 3 movies and 1 OVA or special | 728 | about 272 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 PriPara
PriPara is officially on YouTube (2 of 19), counting its 19 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch PriPara has the full list, free options included.
Is PriPara finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Himitsu no AiPri: Ring-hen, came out in 2025. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the PriPara movies and OVAs?
King of Prism: Pride the Hero continues the main story, so watch it in its place. Optional: Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream - Prism Shougekijou, Pretty Rhythm Movie: All Star Selection - Prism Show☆Best Ten, King of Prism by Pretty Rhythm. Safe to skip (recaps): Pretty Rhythm: All Star Selection. Pretty Rhythm: Aurora Dream, Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live, Kiratto Pri☆chan, Waccha PriMagi!, Himitsu no AiPri retell the story in another version; pick one.
How many episodes does PriPara have?
The main story is 409 episodes over 9 seasons and 1 movie, about 162 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 728 episodes (about 272 hours).
Where can I watch PriPara?
Officially on YouTube. 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.