Kobato watch order
Updated October 2026 · 1 season and 1 OVA or special · in release order
Short answer
Watch Kobato in release order: Kobato.
1
in the main story: 1 season
24
episodes
~9.5 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 1 OVA or special (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
- 2
Kobato.: Hajimete no Kobato.Side story · optional, after KobatoSpecial · Winter 2010 · 8 ep · ~10 minutes · score 3.1/5
How long is Kobato?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 1 season | 24 | about 9.5 hours |
| Everything released | 1 season and 1 OVA or special | 32 | 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 Kobato
Kobato is officially on RetroCrush (1 of 2), counting its 2 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Kobato has the full list, free options included.
Is Kobato finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Kobato, came out in 2009. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Kobato movies and OVAs?
Optional: Kobato.: Hajimete no Kobato..
How many episodes does Kobato have?
The main story is 24 episodes over 1 season, about 9.5 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 32 episodes (about 9.5 hours).
Where can I watch Kobato?
Officially on RetroCrush. 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.