# Violet Evergarden Watch Order

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Last updated: 2026-07-06
Maintained by the AnimeChrono community. 5 entries in chronological viewing order.

The Violet Evergarden watch order interleaves the 13-episode season with a special and its films from Kyoto Animation, and this list keeps everything in the correct chronological order. Start with Episodes 1-4, then watch the special, Kitto Ai wo Shiru Hi ga Kuru no Darou, before continuing with Episodes 5-13. After the series comes the side-story film, Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jidou Shuki Ningyou, followed by a further film to close things out. Placing the special mid-season and the Gaiden movie after the finale keeps Violet's emotional arc in order, since the Gaiden expands on characters you meet during the show. If you want just the core story, the numbered episodes are essential and the special and films are enriching additions. For the complete experience, including all movies and the special, follow the sequence above, and this page keeps every piece in the right order so you know exactly where to start and what to watch next.

## The order

1. Season 1: Episodes 1-4
2. Violet Evergarden: Kitto "Ai" wo Shiru Hi ga Kuru no Darou Special (OVA) — optional
3. Season 1 cont.: Episodes 5-13
4. Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jidou Shuki Ningyou Movie (movie)
5. Violet Evergarden Movie: Coming Soon (movie)

## FAQ

**What is the correct order to watch Violet Evergarden?**

Start with Episodes 1-4 (Season 1), then continue with Violet Evergarden: Kitto "Ai" wo Shiru Hi ga Kuru no Darou Special, Episodes 5-13 (Season 1 cont.), Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jidou Shuki Ningyou Movie, and Coming Soon (Violet Evergarden Movie). The full Violet Evergarden watch order on this page has 5 entries across 5 series, listed in chronological viewing order.

**How many episodes is Violet Evergarden?**

Violet Evergarden has 13 TV episodes in this order, plus 2 movies and 1 OVA.

**Where do the Violet Evergarden movies fit in the watch order?**

Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jidou Shuki Ningyou Movie comes right after Episodes 5-13 (Season 1 cont.) and Coming Soon comes right after Violet Evergarden Gaiden: Eien to Jidou Shuki Ningyou Movie.

**Can I skip anything in Violet Evergarden?**

Yes. 1 entry is marked optional: Violet Evergarden: Kitto "Ai" wo Shiru Hi ga Kuru no Darou Special. Everything else is part of the main story.

**Is Violet Evergarden finished?**

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

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