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Hyouka Watch Order
The Hyouka franchise runs to two entries — one TV series and one OVA or special — released in 2012, 23 episodes in all. The list below follows release order: start with Hyouka (2012) and work down.
- Entries2
- Episodes22
- TV series1
- Films0
For most franchises release order is also the best viewing order. The common exception is a prequel — released late, but set first — so check the years in the table if a title looks out of place.
The order
| # | Title | Type | Year | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Hyouka Watch on YouTube Crunchyroll +1 | TV | 2012 | 22 |
| 2 |  | Hyouka: What Should Be Had Hyouka: Motsubeki Mono wa Watch on YouTube | OVA | 2012 | 1 |
Where to watch Hyouka
YouTube lists every entry below. Each link goes to the earliest entry that service carries, so you start at the beginning rather than wherever its search drops you.
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Streaming destinations as listed by AniList, checked September 26, 2026. Catalogues differ by country and change often — check the service for your own region.
Where to start
Hyouka (2012) is the earliest entry. Energy-conservative high school student Houtarou Oreki ends up with more than he bargained for when he signs up for the Classic Literature Club at his sister's behest—especially when he realizes how deep-rooted the club's history really is. Begrudgingly, Oreki is dragged into an investigation concerning the 45-year-old…
What to watch after Hyouka
616 people who watched Hyouka recommend My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU as the next thing — more than any other title. These are votes cast by viewers on AniList, not genre matches:
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Hyouka is filed under 3 genres on this site. Each one lists every other franchise that shares it, with its watch order and filler figures.
Franchises sharing the most genres with Hyouka — a rough match by subject, not the vote-ranked suggestions above.
Frequently asked
How many episodes of Hyouka are there?
Hyouka has 22 episodes across one TV series.
How many Hyouka entries are there?
2 in total: 1 TV series, 0 films, and 1 OVA or special.
What order should I watch Hyouka in?
Release order works for Hyouka — start with Hyouka (2012) and follow the table on this page.
Do I need to watch the Hyouka films and OVAs?
Most films and OVAs in a long-running franchise are side stories that sit outside the main continuity. They can be watched at any point, or skipped entirely, without losing the thread of the main series.
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