# Clannad Watch Order

Source: https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/clannad
Last updated: 2026-07-06
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 5 entries in chronological viewing order.

The Clannad watch order spans a feature film, two television seasons, and two OVA episodes, and this guide keeps them in the correct order. You can open with Clannad the Motion Picture, a standalone retelling, though the heart of the franchise is the series itself. Watch Episodes 1-23, the first season, then the Single Episode OVA before moving into Episodes 1-24, the After Story season that most fans consider the emotional core. Finish with the second Single Episode OVA, a side story best saved for after After Story concludes. Slotting each OVA immediately after its parent season preserves the chronology and keeps the alternate-path extras from spoiling the main arcs. Follow this sequence for the full experience in order, including both OVAs and the movie, whether you are figuring out where to start or making sure you watch After Story in its proper place after the first season.

## The order

1. Clannad Movie: Clannad the Motion Picture Movie (movie)
2. Clannad: Episodes 1-23
3. Clannad: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Tomoyo-hen: Single Episode (OVA) — optional
4. Clannad: After Story: Episodes 1-24
5. Clannad: After Story - Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Kyou-hen: Single Episode OVA (OVA) — optional

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch Clannad?**

Start with Clannad the Motion Picture Movie (Clannad Movie), then continue with Episodes 1-23 (Clannad), Single Episode (Clannad: Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Tomoyo-hen), Episodes 1-24 (Clannad: After Story), and Single Episode OVA (Clannad: After Story - Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Kyou-hen). The full Clannad watch order on this page has 5 entries across 5 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is Clannad?**

Clannad has 47 TV episodes in this order, plus 1 movie and 2 OVAs.

**Where do the Clannad movies fit in the watch order?**

Clannad the Motion Picture Movie comes first.

**Can I skip anything in Clannad?**

Yes. 2 entries are marked optional: Single Episode and Single Episode OVA. Everything else is part of the main story.

**Is Clannad finished?**

Yes. Clannad has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.

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