Rumbling Hearts watch order
Updated October 2026 · 2 seasons and 3 OVAs and specials · in release order
Short answer
Watch Rumbling Hearts in release order: Rumbling Hearts.
1
in the main story: 1 season
14
episodes
~5.5 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 1 season and 3 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
- 2
Kimi ga Nozomu Eien SpecialSide story · optional, after Rumbling HeartsSpecial · Spring 2004 · 1 ep · ~2 minutes · score 2.5/5
- 3
Akane ManiaxSide story · optional, after Rumbling HeartsOVA · Fall 2004 · 3 ep · ~80 minutes · score 2.7/5
- 4
Kimi ga Nozomu Eien: Ayu Mayu GekijouSide story · optional, after Rumbling HeartsONA · Summer 2006 · 8 ep · ~40 minutes · score 2.8/5
- 5
Rumbling Hearts OVAAlternate version of Rumbling HeartsOVA · Fall 2007 · 4 ep · ~2 hours · score 3.2/5
How long is Rumbling Hearts?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 1 season | 14 | about 5.5 hours |
| Everything released | 2 seasons and 3 OVAs and specials | 30 | about 9.5 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 Rumbling Hearts
Rumbling Hearts is officially on Crunchyroll and Hulu (1 of 5), counting its 5 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Rumbling Hearts has the full list, free options included.
Is Rumbling Hearts finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Rumbling Hearts, came out in 2003. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Rumbling Hearts movies and OVAs?
Optional: Kimi ga Nozomu Eien Special, Akane Maniax, Kimi ga Nozomu Eien: Ayu Mayu Gekijou. Rumbling Hearts OVA retells the story in another version; pick one.
How many episodes does Rumbling Hearts have?
The main story is 14 episodes over 1 season, about 5.5 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 30 episodes (about 9.5 hours).
Where can I watch Rumbling Hearts?
Officially on Crunchyroll, Hulu. 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.