# The Irregular at Magic High School Watch Order Also known as: Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei, Mahouka, The Irregular at Magic High School: Visitor Arc, The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc, The Honor at Magic High School, Yotsuba Succession Arc Source: https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school Last updated: 2026-11-02 Last checked against current sources: 2026-11-02 AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special in chronological story order, mark optional entries, say where to start, and are maintained by signed-in fans with versioned edits that can be reverted (7 entries in this order). Where to start The Irregular at Magic High School: begin with Season 1, episode 1 (2014). Watch Season 1 (Episodes 1-26), the Visitor Arc (Episodes 1-13, 2020) and Season 3 (Episodes 1-13, 2024), then the Yotsuba Succession Arc film (2026). This Irregular at Magic High School watch order follows Tatsuya and Miyuki Shiba in story order. The Reminiscence Arc TV special (2021) is a prequel set three years before Season 1, so it sits first on this list, but it reveals Tatsuya's secret and works best after Season 1. The Honor at Magic High School (2021) retells Season 1's first two arcs from Miyuki's side, and The Girl Who Summons the Stars (2017) is an original film set during the spring break after Season 1; both are optional. The Yotsuba Succession Arc opened in Japan on May 8, 2026 and in North American theaters on November 1, 2026. Part 2 is in production with no date yet. ## Recommended first watch Start with Season 1 (26 episodes), then the Visitor Arc (13), Season 3 (13) and the Yotsuba Succession Arc film. The Reminiscence Arc is a prequel; it is first in story order, but watch it after Season 1 the first time. The Honor at Magic High School and the 2017 film are optional side stories. ## Start here The story starts at Episodes 1-26 (The Irregular at Magic High School). Before that, The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc is optional. 3 entries are optional: The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc, Episodes 1-13 (The Honor at Magic High School), and The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars. The story still tracks without them. Filler and skip notes: - **Episodes 1-13 (The Honor at Magic High School)** — Optional spin-off (13 episodes, 2021): Season 1's first two arcs retold from Miyuki's side. - **The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars** — Optional original film (2017), set during the spring break after Season 1. - **The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc** — Optional prequel (TV special, 2021) set three years before Season 1 in Okinawa. ## The chronological order 1. The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc (special) — optional 2. The Irregular at Magic High School: Episodes 1-26 3. The Honor at Magic High School: Episodes 1-13 — optional 4. The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars (movie) — optional 5. Visitor Arc: Episodes 1-13 6. Season 3: Episodes 1-13 7. The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE -Yotsuba Succession Arc- (movie) ## Release order Sorted by air date. This follows when each entry aired, which may differ from the chronological watch order. 1. The Irregular at Magic High School: Episodes 1-26 — aired 2014-04-06 2. The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars (movie) — optional — aired 2017-06-17 3. Visitor Arc: Episodes 1-13 — aired 2020-10-04 4. The Honor at Magic High School: Episodes 1-13 — optional — aired 2021-07-03 5. The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc (special) — optional — aired 2021-12-31 6. Season 3: Episodes 1-13 — aired 2024-04-05 7. The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE -Yotsuba Succession Arc- (movie) — aired 2026-05-08 ## Side branches Part of The Irregular at Magic High School, but outside the chronological order above. - **The Irregular at Magic High School: Get to Know Magic Studies** (ONA shorts · 2014): Seven short explainer clips about the magic system. Optional; any time. - **Yotsuba Succession Arc Part 2** (Film · in production): Production was announced in June 2026; no release date yet. It continues straight on from the 2026 film. ## FAQ **What order should I watch The Irregular at Magic High School in?** Start with Season 1 (26 episodes), then the Visitor Arc (13), Season 3 (13) and the Yotsuba Succession Arc film. The Reminiscence Arc is a prequel; it is first in story order, but watch it after Season 1 the first time. The Honor at Magic High School and the 2017 film are optional side stories. **Where should I start The Irregular at Magic High School?** Start with Season 1, episode 1 (2014). The Reminiscence Arc is set earlier, but it gives away Tatsuya's secret, so it is better after Season 1. **When should I watch the Reminiscence Arc?** After Season 1 on a first watch, or first if you want strict story order. It is a prequel set in Okinawa three years before the siblings enter First High. **Do I need to watch The Honor at Magic High School?** No. It retells Season 1's Enrollment and Nine School Competition arcs from Miyuki's point of view. It is a fun extra after Season 1 but adds nothing the main story needs. **Where does the Yotsuba Succession Arc movie fit?** Right after Season 3. It opened in Japan on May 8, 2026 and in U.S. and Canadian theaters on November 1, 2026. Part 2 is in production with no release date yet. **What is the chronological order of The Irregular at Magic High School?** Start with The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc, then continue with Episodes 1-26 (The Irregular at Magic High School), Episodes 1-13 (The Honor at Magic High School), The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars, Episodes 1-13 (Visitor Arc), and Episodes 1-13 (Season 3), followed by 1 more entry. The full The Irregular at Magic High School watch order on this page has 7 entries across 7 series, listed in chronological viewing order. **What is the release order of The Irregular at Magic High School?** In the order they aired, start with Episodes 1-26 (The Irregular at Magic High School), then The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars, Episodes 1-13 (Visitor Arc), Episodes 1-13 (The Honor at Magic High School), The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc, and Episodes 1-13 (Season 3), followed by 1 more entry. Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order. **How many episodes is The Irregular at Magic High School?** The Irregular at Magic High School has 65 TV episodes in this order, plus 2 movies and 1 special. **Where do the The Irregular at Magic High School movies fit in the watch order?** The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars comes right after Episodes 1-13 (The Honor at Magic High School) and The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE -Yotsuba Succession Arc- comes right after Episodes 1-13 (Season 3). **Can I skip anything in The Irregular at Magic High School?** Yes. 3 entries are marked optional: The Irregular at Magic High School: Reminiscence Arc, Episodes 1-13 (The Honor at Magic High School), and The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars. Everything else is part of the main story. **Is The Irregular at Magic High School finished?** Yes. The Irregular at Magic High School has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order. --- Something wrong or out of date? Anyone can edit this order at https://www.animechrono.com/franchise/the-irregular-at-magic-high-school. Every change is versioned.