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Appleseed Watch Order
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The Appleseed watch order runs six films and a 13-episode series, arranged to follow the story rather than release dates. Start with Appleseed Alpha, then the original Appleseed (1988), Appleseed (2004) and Appleseed Ex Machina, before moving into episodes 1-13. The order finishes with the two Appleseed XIII Remix films, Movie 1: Yuigon and Movie 2: Yogen. Because the franchise spans multiple standalone adaptations made across decades, this chronological order sequences them by their place in the narrative instead of by year, so Alpha opens the run even though later films came first. If you were unsure where to start or how the movies and series fit together, follow the entries exactly as listed - four films, then the series, then the final two remix movies - for the correct order including all the Appleseed installments in one coherent path.
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The Appleseed anime are separate adaptations of Masamune Shirow's manga, each with Deunan and Briareos. They do not continue each other.
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Appleseed Alpha
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- 1Appleseed Alpha
Appleseed Alpha (CG film, 2014): Deunan and Briareos in the ruins before they reach Olympus; a prequel to the 2004 film.
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Appleseed (1988)
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Appleseed (1988)
Appleseed (1988): the first adaptation, a direct-to-video film with its own story set in Olympus.
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Appleseed (2004)
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- 3Appleseed (2004)
Appleseed (CG film, 2004): Deunan is brought to the utopian city Olympus; the usual starting point.
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Appleseed Ex Machina
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Appleseed Ex Machina
Appleseed Ex Machina (CG film, 2007): a sequel to the 2004 film, produced by John Woo.
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Appleseed XIII
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- 5Episodes 1-13
Appleseed XIII (13 episodes, 2011): a separate retelling of the manga as a series.
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Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 1: Yuigon
#6 · 1 entry
- 6Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 1: YuigonOptional
Optional. Remix Movie 1: Yuigon (2011): the first half of Appleseed XIII re-edited into a film.
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Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 2: Yogen
#7 · 1 entry
- 7Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 2: YogenOptional
Optional. Remix Movie 2: Yogen (2011): the second half of Appleseed XIII re-edited into a film.
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For the CG films, watch Appleseed Alpha (2014, a prequel), Appleseed (2004) and Ex Machina (2007). The 1988 OVA and Appleseed XIII (2011, 13 episodes) are their own versions. The two XIII Remix films re-edit the series and are optional.
What to skip
- Watch first
- Start with Appleseed Alpha.
- What to skip
- 2 entries are optional: Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 1: Yuigon and Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 2: Yogen. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 1: Yuigon. Optional.
- Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 2: Yogen. Optional.
The correct order to watch Appleseed, as one listShowHide
Watch Appleseed in this order. 7 entries, chronological.
- Appleseed Alpha (movie)
- Appleseed (1988) (movie)
- Appleseed (2004) (movie)
- Appleseed Ex Machina (movie)
- Appleseed XIII: Episodes 1-13
- Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 1: Yuigon (movie) — optional
- Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 2: Yogen (movie) — optional
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Appleseed watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Appleseed in?
The Appleseed anime are separate adaptations of Masamune Shirow's manga, each with Deunan and Briareos. They do not continue each other. For the CG films, watch Appleseed Alpha (2014, a prequel), Appleseed (2004) and Ex Machina (2007). The 1988 OVA and Appleseed XIII (2011, 13 episodes) are their own versions. The two XIII Remix films re-edit the series and are optional.
Which Appleseed should I watch first?
Appleseed (2004) is the usual starting point. Alpha (2014) is a prequel to it, and Ex Machina (2007) a sequel. The 1988 OVA and Appleseed XIII are separate retellings.
Are the Appleseed XIII Remix movies new?
No. Yuigon and Yogen (2011) re-edit the 13-episode Appleseed XIII series into two films. Watch the series or the films, not both.
What is the chronological order of Appleseed?
Start with Appleseed Alpha, then continue with Appleseed (1988), Appleseed (2004), Appleseed Ex Machina, Episodes 1-13 (Appleseed XIII), and Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 1: Yuigon, followed by 1 more entry. The full Appleseed watch order on this page has 7 entries across 7 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Appleseed?
In the order they aired, start with Appleseed (1988), then Appleseed (2004), Appleseed Ex Machina, Episodes 1-13 (Appleseed XIII), Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 1: Yuigon, and Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 2: Yogen, followed by 1 more entry. Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is Appleseed?
Appleseed has no TV episode blocks in this order, plus 13 OVA episodes and 6 movies.
Where do the Appleseed movies fit in the watch order?
Appleseed Alpha comes first, Appleseed (1988) comes right after Appleseed Alpha, Appleseed (2004) comes right after Appleseed (1988), Appleseed Ex Machina comes right after Appleseed (2004), and Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 1: Yuigon comes right after Episodes 1-13 (Appleseed XIII), and 1 more are placed in the list above.
Can I skip anything in Appleseed?
Yes. 2 entries are marked optional: Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 1: Yuigon and Appleseed XIII Remix Movie 2: Yogen. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Appleseed finished?
Yes. Appleseed has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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