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Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe watch order

Updated October 2026 · 1 season, 3 movies and 12 OVAs and specials · in release order

Short answer

Watch Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe in release order: Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe → Tenchi Muyo! In Love → Tenchi Forever.

3

in the main story: 1 season and 2 movies

28

episodes

~13 h

to watch the main story

Optional: 1 movie and 12 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.

Release order

  1. 1
    Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-OhkiAlternate version of Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe

    OVA · Summer 1992 · 6 ep · ~3 hours · score 3.6/5

  2. 2
    Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki: The Night Before The Carnival!Extra · optional

    OVA · Summer 1993 · 1 ep · ~45 minutes · score 3.5/5

  3. 3
    Tenchi Muyo! Bangaihen: Galaxy Police Mihoshi Space AdventureSide story · optional, after Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki

    OVA · Winter 1994 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.1/5

  4. 4
    Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 2Extra · optional

    OVA · Summer 1994 · 6 ep · ~3.5 hours · score 3.6/5

  5. 5
    Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi UniverseMain story

    TV · Spring 1995 · 26 ep · ~10 hours · score 3.5/5

  6. 6
    Magical Girl Pretty SammyAlternate version of Magical Project S

    OVA · Summer 1995 · 3 ep · ~2 hours · score 3.0/5

  7. 7
    Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki 2nd Season Picture DramaExtra · optional

    Special · Summer 1995 · 1 ep · ~5 minutes · score 3.0/5

  8. 8
    Tenchi Muyo! In LoveMain story

    Movie · Spring 1996 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.6/5

  9. 9
    Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of DarknessSide story · optional, after Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe

    Movie · Summer 1997 · ~60 minutes · score 3.4/5

  10. 10
    Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki: Heianmuyo! Picture DramaSide story · optional, after Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki

    OVA · Winter 1993 · 1 ep · ~10 minutes · score 2.8/5

  11. 11
    Tenchi ForeverMain story

    Movie · Spring 1999 · ~1.5 hours · score 3.5/5

  12. 12
    Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 3Extra · optional

    OVA · Summer 2003 · 6 ep · ~3 hours · score 3.4/5

  13. 13
    Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki: Final ConfrontationsExtra · optional

    OVA · Summer 2005 · 1 ep · ~30 minutes · score 3.4/5

  14. 14
    Tenchi Muyo! War on GeminarSide story · optional, after Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe

    OVA · Spring 2009 · 13 ep · ~10 hours · score 3.6/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll Hulu

  15. 15
    Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 4Extra · optional

    OVA · Fall 2016 · 4 ep · ~2 hours · score 3.0/5

  16. 16
    Tenchi Muyo! GXP Paradise StartingExtra · optional

    OVA · Spring 2023 · 6 ep · ~3 hours · score 2.8/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll

How long is Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe?

PartSeasons and moviesEpisodesWatch time
Main story1 season and 2 movies28about 13 hours
Everything released1 season, 3 movies and 12 OVAs and specials78about 42 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 Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe

Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe is officially on Crunchyroll (2 of 16) and Hulu (1 of 16), counting its 16 seasons, movies and specials.

Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe has the full list, free options included.

Is Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe finished?

As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Tenchi Forever, came out in 1999. Nothing new is announced yet.

Do I need to watch the Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe movies and OVAs?

Tenchi Muyo! In Love, Tenchi Forever continue the main story, so watch them in their place. Optional: Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki: The Night Before The Carnival!, Tenchi Muyo! Bangaihen: Galaxy Police Mihoshi Space Adventure, Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Season 2, Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki 2nd Season Picture Drama, Tenchi the Movie 2: The Daughter of Darkness, Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki: Heianmuyo! Picture Drama and 5 more. Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki, Magical Girl Pretty Sammy retell the story in another version; pick one.

How many episodes does Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe have?

The main story is 28 episodes over 1 season and 2 movies, about 13 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 78 episodes (about 42 hours).

Where can I watch Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe?

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.