Mankatsu watch order
Updated October 2026 · 1 season and 1 OVA or special · in release order
Short answer
Watch Mankatsu in release order: Mankatsu.
1
in the main story: 1 season
12
episodes
~10 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 1 OVA or special (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
MankatsuMain storyTV · Summer 2004 · 12 ep · ~10 hours · score 3.2/5
- 2
Monkey Punch: Manga Katsudou Daishashin - Crime Mate SpecialSide story · optional, after MankatsuSpecial · Summer 2005 · 1 ep · ~15 minutes · score 2.2/5
How long is Mankatsu?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 1 season | 12 | about 10 hours |
| Everything released | 1 season and 1 OVA or special | 13 | about 11 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Is Mankatsu finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Mankatsu, came out in 2004. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Mankatsu movies and OVAs?
Optional: Monkey Punch: Manga Katsudou Daishashin - Crime Mate Special.
How many episodes does Mankatsu have?
The main story is 12 episodes over 1 season, about 10 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 13 episodes (about 11 hours).
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.