List of anime franchises by episode count

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This is a list of anime series by franchise series total episode count for series with a minimum of 200 total episodes in the franchise, including television series episodes and specials, OVAs, and films. The series in the list combine all episodes in a franchise series within the original work or original text regardless of series subtitle. For example, the Doraemon (1979) anime series was split into the Doraemon (2005) anime series due to a change in the voice cast in 2005. However, when the 1979 and 2005 anime are combined, Doraemon surpasses the Sazae-san anime series for the most episodes of all time.

Contents

Series

The series are listed with the highest count at the top.

The table is sortable by column.
No.TitleStarted BroadcastingFinished BroadcastingRuntime (TV)Episode(s)(TV) [n 1] Other(s) [n 2] Total count
1 Doraemon 2 Apr 1979
Ongoing
20–26 minutes3,003673,070 [n 3]
2 Sazae-san 5 Oct 1969
Ongoing
20–26 minutes2,6402,640+ [1] [2] [3] [n 4]
3 Nintama Rantarō 10 Apr 1993
Ongoing
10 minutes2,19932,202 [4] [n 5]
4 Ojarumaru 5 Oct 1998
Ongoing
10 minutes 1,827 41,831 [n 6]
5 Oyako Club 3 Oct 199430 Mar 20135 minutes1,8181,818 [5]
6 Anpanman 3 Oct 1988
Ongoing
20–26 minutes 1,587 1131,700 [n 7]
7 Chibi Maruko-chan 7 Jan 1990
Ongoing
20–26 minutes1,493641,557 [6] [n 8]
8 Pokémon 1 Apr 1997
Ongoing
20–26 minutes 1,338 1971,535 [n 9]
9 Manga Nippon Mukashi Banashi 7 Jan 19752 Jan 199520–26 minutes1,4941,494 [n 10]
10 Hoka Hoka Kazoku 1 Oct 197631 Mar 19825 minutes1,4281,428 [7]
11 Shimajirō 13 Dec 1993
Ongoing
20–26 minutes1,40381,411 [n 11]
12 Crayon Shin-chan 13 Apr 1992
Ongoing
20–26 minutes1,2121711,383 [6] [n 12]
13 Yu-Gi-Oh! 4 Apr 1998
Ongoing
20–26 minutes1,22771,234 [n 13]
14 Case Closed 8 Jan 1996
Ongoing
20–26 minutes1,134521,186 [n 14]
15 One Piece 26 Jul 1998
Ongoing
20–26 minutes1,137971,169 [n 15]
16 Gundam 7 Apr 1979
Ongoing
20–26 minutes8992321,131 [n 16]
17 Pretty Cure 1 Feb 2004
Ongoing
20–26 minutes1,034601,094 [n 17]
18 Naruto 3 Oct 2002
Ongoing
20–26 minutes1,064231,087 [n 18]
19 Beyblade 8 Jan 2001
Ongoing
20–26 minutes778158 938 [n 19]
20 Duel Masters 21 Oct 2002
Ongoing
20–26 minutes9224926 [n 20]
21 Dragon Ball 26 Feb 1986
Ongoing
20–26 minutes82080900 [n 21]
22 Kotowaza House 4 Apr 198728 Sep 19945 minutes773773 [8]
23 Ninja Hattori-kun 28 Sep 198116 Feb 201510 minutes7465751 [n 22]
24 Obake no Q-tarō 29 Aug 196529 Mar 198715 minutes7413744 [n 23]
25 Hanakappa 29 March 2010
Ongoing
10 minutes6991700 [n 24]
26 Manga Hajime Monogatari Series 6 May 197830 Mar 200120–26 minutes6572659 [n 25]
27 Cardfight!! Vanguard 8 Jan 2011
Ongoing
20–26 minutes61713630 [n 26]
28 Instant History 1 May 19614 Jul 19645 minutes624624 [n 27]
29 Perman 2 Apr 19676 Mar 200412 minutes5918599 [n 28]
30 Pretty Rhythm 2 Apr 2011
Ongoing
20–26 minutes5879596 [n 29]
31 GeGeGe no Kitarō 3 Jan 1968
Ongoing
20–26 minutes54711558 [n 30]
32 Time Bokan 4 Oct 197524 Mar 201820–26 minutes5503553 [n 31]
33 Digimon 6 Mar 1999
Ongoing
20–26 minutes51822540 [n 32]
34 Gatchaman 1 Oct 197224 Feb 201820–26 minutes4765481 [n 33]
35 Yo-kai Watch 8 Jan 201431 March 202320–26 minutes4608468 [n 34]
36 Bakugan 5 Apr 2007
Ongoing
20–26 minutes43213445 [n 35]
37 Transformers 1 Apr 19861 Oct 201520–26 minutes41816434 [n 36]
38 Brave series 3 Feb 199027 Jun 200520–26 minutes42010430 [n 37]
39 Aikatsu! 8 Oct 2012
Ongoing
20–26 minutes40412416 [n 38]
40 Battle Spirits 7 Sep 2008
Ongoing
20–26 minutes40112413 [n 39]
41 Bleach 5 Oct 2004
Ongoing
20–26 minutes4064410 [1] [n 40]
42 Bonobono 13 Nov 1993
Ongoing
5 minutes4061407 [n 41]
43 Hamtaro 15 Sep 199926 Mar 200820–26 minutes3949403 [n 42]
44 KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops 23 Nov 198518 Sep 201620–26 minutes37330403 [n 43]
45 Sgt. Frog 3 Apr 20046 Sep 201420–26 minutes3815386 [n 44]
46 Gintama 4 Apr 200620 Jan 202120–26 minutes36711 378 [n 45]
47 Lupin the Third 24 Oct 1971
Ongoing
20–26 minutes31561376 [n 46]
48 B-Daman 7 Feb 199829 Sep 201320–26 minutes375375
49 Charady no Joke na Mainichi 1 Apr 200930 Mar 20103 minutes365
50 The Idolmaster 3 Apr 2007
Ongoing
20–26 minutes165199364 [n 47]
51 Tetsujin 28-go 20 Oct 196326 Mar 201620–26 minutes3601361 [n 48]
52 Jewelpet 5 Apr 2009
Ongoing
20–26 minutes3515356 [n 49]
53 Inazuma Eleven 5 Oct 200827 Sep 201920–26 minutes343343 [n 50]
54 Dr. Slump 8 Apr 19813 Mar 200720–26 minutes31724341 [n 51]
55 Puzzle & Dragons 4 Jul 2016
Ongoing
20–26 minutes341341 [n 52]
56 Fairy Tail 12 Oct 200929 Sep 201920–26 minutes32811339 [n 53]
57 Captain Tsubasa 13 Oct 1983
Ongoing
20–26 minutes31818336 [n 54]
58 Atashin'chi 19 Apr 200219 Sep 200920–26 minutes3301331 [n 55]
59 Kiteretsu Daihyakka 27 Mar 19889 Jun 199620–26 minutes331331
60 Astro Boy 1 Jan 1963
Ongoing
20–26 minutes3233326 [n 56]
61 Saint Seiya 11 Oct 1986
Ongoing
20–26 minutes211109320 [n 57]
62 Bikkuriman 11 Oct 1987
Ongoing
20–26 minutes3172319 [n 58]
63 Kinnikuman 3 Apr 1983
Ongoing
20–26 minutes30711318 [n 59]
64 Captain Harlock 14 Mar 19787 Sep 201320–26 minutes28131312 [n 60]
65 Folktales from Japan 1 Apr 201225 Mar 201820–26 minutes308308
66 Hyppo and Thomas 1 Jan 197130 Sep 19725 minutes300
67 Ikkyū-san 15 Oct 197530 Apr 201420–26 minutes2964300 [n 61]
68 Miracle! Mimika 3 Apr 200627 Mar 200910 minutes300
69 Chi's Sweet Home 31 Mar 200819 July 20243 minutes2961297 [n 62]
70 Tamagotchi! 12 Oct 200929 Sep 201520–26 minutes297297 [n 63]
71 Mazinger 3 Dec 197228 Oct 201720–26 minutes27121292 [n 64]
72 Mega Man 7 Jun 199329 Mar 200820–26 minutes2855290 [n 65]
73 Dotanba no Manners 3 Oct 19849 Apr 19875 minutes283
74 Star of the Giants 30 Mar 196815 Jan 200320–26 minutes25718275 [n 66]
75 Zoids 4 Sep 199912 Mar 202120–26 minutes2696275 [n 67]
76 Fist of the North Star 11 Oct 198417 Dec 201820–26 minutes2649273 [n 68]
77 The Prince of Tennis 10 Oct 2001
Ongoing
20–26 minutes20469273 [n 69]
78 Future Card Buddyfight 4 Jan 201427 Apr 201920–26 minutes272272
79 Gan to Gon 5 Apr 197413 Aug 19755 minutes260
80 Hoshi no Ko Poron 1 Apr 197421 Mar 19755 minutes260
81 A Penguin's Troubles 5 Apr 200830 Mar 201310 minutes254
82 Hello Kitty 22 Jul 198915 Jan 20209 minutes105148253 [n 70]
83 Macross 3 Oct 1982
Ongoing
20–26 minutes22132253 [n 71]
84 Ojamajo Doremi 7 Feb 19993 Dec 202120–26 minutes21439253 [n 72]
85 Sailor Moon 7 Mar 1992
Ongoing
20–26 minutes24010250 [n 73]
86 Osomatsu-kun 5 Feb 1966
Ongoing
20–26 minutes22126247 [n 74]
87 Inuyasha 16 Oct 2000
Ongoing
20–26 minutes2414245 [n 75]
88 Hunter × Hunter 26 Jul 199824 Sep 201420–26 minutes21033243 [n 76]
89 Itazura Tenshi Chippo-chan 30 Mar 197031 Dec 19705 minutes240
90 Tenchi Muyo! 25 Sep 1992
Ongoing
20–26 minutes19050240 [n 77]
91 Kaiketsu Zorori 28 Nov 1989
Ongoing
20–26 minutes22413237 [n 78]
92 Urusei Yatsura 14 Oct 1981
Ongoing
20–26 minutes21818236 [n 79]
93 Fate 7 Jan 2006
Ongoing
20–26 minutes18942231 [n 80]
94 Megami Tensei 25 Mar 198726 Jun 201920–26 minutes21615231 [n 81]
95 Space Battleship Yamato 6 Oct 1974
Ongoing
20–26 minutes15471225 [n 82]
96 Tensai Bakabon 25 Sep 197125 Sep 201820–26 minutes225225 [n 83]
97 Moomins 5 Oct 19698 Aug 199220–26 minutes2211222 [n 84]
98 Hikarian 2 Apr 199731 Mar 200220–26 minutes211211 [n 85]
99 Onegai My Melody 3 Apr 200511 Aug 201220–26 minutes2081209 [n 86]
100 Di Gi Charat 29 Nov 1999
Ongoing
12 minutes18424208 [n 87]
101 Major 13 Nov 20047 Nov 202020–26 minutes2044208 [n 88]
102 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 19 Nov 1993
Ongoing
20–26 minutes19018204 [n 89]
103 Katekyō Hitman Reborn! 7 Oct 200625 Sep 201020–26 minutes2031204 [n 90]
104 Himitsu no Akko-chan 6 Jan 196928 Feb 199920–26 minutes1992201 [n 91]
105 Sally the Witch 5 Dec 19661 Feb 199520–26 minutes1974201 [n 92]
106 The Kindaichi Case Files 7 Apr 199726 Mar 201620–26 minutes200[ citation needed ]200
107 Holly the Ghost 28 Jan 199112 Apr 199310 minutes[ citation needed ]200
108 Parasol Henbee 2 Oct 198912 Jan 199110 minutes[ citation needed ]200

See also

References

Citations

  1. 1 2 "Animation World 8月11日〜9月10日". Animage (in Japanese). 375. Tokyo, Japan: Tokuma Shoten: 157–164. 10 September 2009.
  2. "Sazae-san (Serial TV 1969- )". Filmweb. Archived from the original on 22 September 2017. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
  3. 『サザエさん』原作からアニメへの歴史 (in Japanese). Fuji TV. Archived from the original on 12 July 2014. Retrieved 4 August 2008.
  4. 忍たま乱太郎 これまでのおはなし (in Japanese). NHK. Archived from the original on 10 May 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  5. 親子クラブ (in Japanese). Eiken. Archived from the original on 14 January 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Animation World 4月11日〜5月10日". Animage (in Japanese). 419. Tokyo, Japan: Tokuma Shoten: 120–127. 10 May 2013.
  7. ほかほか家族 (in Japanese). Eiken. Archived from the original on 26 December 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2010.
  8. ことわざハウス (in Japanese). Eiken. Archived from the original on 20 May 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2014.

Footnotes

  1. Main anime series
  2. OVAs, television specials, films, recap re-releases, shorts and related spin-offs
  3. Includes 26 TV episodes from the 1973 series, 1787 from the 1979 series, and 1160 from the 2005 series, as well as 30 special episodes, 40 feature films, 2 special films, 14 short films, 4 Dorami-chan films, 2 Dorami-chan and Doraemons films, and 5 The Doraemons films.
  4. Includes 7181 TV episodes and 11 specials (as of 2013).
  5. There are 22 "series" which are part of the overall Nintama Rantarō series, 2 specials and 1 film (as of 20 September 2020). This page lists all the episode titles.
  6. There are 1827 TV episodes and 4 films (as of 20 September 2020).
  7. There are 1587 TV episodes, 18 TV specials, 30 films in the main series, 25 additional related films, 29 Christmas Specials and 11 OVAs (as of 20 September 2020).
  8. There are 142 TV episodes from the 1990 series with 3 specials, 1351 from the 1995 series with 24 specials, 33 episodes of television drama and 4 films. (as of 20 September 2020).
  9. 23 feature films, Pokémon Chronicles has 16 episodes in Japanese version, 27 Pikachu shorts (but 6 of them are part of Pikachu Winter Vacation), 3 Pikachu Winter Vacation's episode, 3 television special episode (Mewtwo Returns, Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon & The Legend of Thunder), Planetarium specials has 7 episodes, Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs has 2 episodes, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon has 3 episodes, The Adventures of Snorlax & Cubone has 4 episodes, Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures has 6 episodes, The Two Professors has 3 episodes, Cube-Shaped Pokémon on Cubie Island?! has 5 episodes, Pokémon: Path to the Peak has 4 episodes, Discover Pokémon Together has 3 episodes, 4 episodes of "Prologue to films", Pokémon Origins has 4 episodes, Pokémon Generations has 18 episodes, Pokémon: Twilight Wings has 8 episodes, Pokémon Evolutions has 8 episodes, Pokétoon has 17 episodes, Pokémon: Hisuian Snow has 3 episodes, Pokémon: Paldean Winds has 4 episodes, Pokémon Concierge has 4 episodes, there are 15 special episodes from main anime series, 5 other ONAs, 3 other shorts and 1 other special episode.
  10. 24 TV episodes from the 1975 series, 1470 TV episodes from the 1976 series
  11. There are 726 TV episodes in the 1993 series, 629 episodes in the 2008 series (which includes Explore!, Hesoka, and Wow), and 3 films (as of 20 September 2020).
  12. Including Super Shiro, there are 1,212 episodes, 31 films, 88 specials, and 52 ONAs (as of 18 March 2023).
  13. 1,227 episodes, 3 specials and 4 films (as of 9 February 2025).
  14. there are 1,134 episodes, 26 films, 8 specials, 12 OVAs and 6 magic files.
  15. 1,137 episodes, 14 films, 4 short films, 18 specials, and 3 OVAs.
  16. 899 episodes, 25 films, 7 short films, 19 specials, 91 OVAs, and 90 ONAs (as of 8 January 2023).
  17. 1034 episodes, 33 films, 3 short films, and 12 episodes of both Power of Hope: PreCure Full Bloom and Witchy Pretty Cure!! Mirai Days (as of 29 May 2025).
  18. Including Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, there are 1,064 episodes, 11 films, and 12 OVAs (as of 26 March 2023).
  19. TV episodes: Beyblade (season 1) has 51 episodes, Beyblade V-Force has 51 episodes, Beyblade G-Revolution has 52 episodes, Beyblade: Metal Fusion (season 1) has 51 episodes, Beyblade: Metal Masters has 51 episodes, Beyblade: Metal Fury has 52 episodes, Beyblade: Shogun Steel has 45 episodes, BeyWheelz has 13 episodes, BeyWarriors: BeyRaiderz has 13 episodes, BeyWarriors: Cyborg has 28 episodes, Beyblade Burst (season 1) has 51 episodes, Beyblade Burst Evolution has 51 episodes, Beyblade Burst Turbo has 51 episodes, Beyblade Burst QuadStrike has 26 episodes, and Beyblade X has 91 episodes. ONAs: Beyblade Burst Rise has 52 episodes, Beyblade Burst Surge has 52 episodes, Beyblade Burst QuadDrive has 52 episodes. There are 2 films.
  20. Including the American exclusive Sacred Lands, there are 922 episodes and 4 films (as of 26 March 2023).
  21. 820 episodes, 22 films, 5 specials, 4 OVAs, and 48 ONAs (as of 13 April 2023).
  22. There are 694 TV episodes in the 1981 series, 52 in the 2012 series, and 5 films (as of 28 July 2013).
  23. There are 96 TV episodes in the 1965 series, 135 in the 1971 series, 510 in the 1985 series, and 3 films.
  24. 699 episodes and 1 movie.
  25. 657 episodes and 2 specials.
  26. Including Bermuda Triangle: Colorful Pastrale and the Mini Vanguard shorts, there are 617 episodes, 1 film, and 12 ONAs (as of 1 April 2023).
  27. There are 312 TV episodes in the 1961 series and 312 in the 1962 series.
  28. There are 65 TV episodes in the 1967 series, 526 in the 1983 series, 3 specials, and 5 films.
  29. Including spin-offs, there are 587 episodes and 9 films (as of 9 October 2022).
  30. 547 episodes, 6 films, 4 short films, and 1 special (as of 29 March 2020).
  31. 550 episodes, 1 film, and 2 OVAs.
  32. 518 episodes, 10 films, 11 short films, and 1 special (as of 26 March 2023).
  33. Including Battle of the Planets, G-Force: Guardians of Space, and Eagle Riders, there are 476 episodes, 2 films, and 3 OVAs.
  34. 460 episodes and 8 films (as of 31 March 2023).
  35. 432 episodes and 13 ONAs (as of 1 March 2023).
  36. Focusing solely on anime media produced in Japan, there have been 418 episodes, 2 films, and 14 OVAs.
  37. See Brave series overview
  38. 404 episodes, 6 films, and 6 ONAs (as of 20 January 2023).
  39. 401 episodes and 12 ONAs (as of 31 March 2022).
  40. 406 episodes and 4 films.
  41. 406 episodes and 1 film (as of 13 May 2023).
  42. 394 episodes, 4 films, and 5 OVAs.
  43. 373 episodes, 27 specials, and 3 films.
  44. 381 episodes and 5 films.
  45. 367 episodes, 3 films, 2 The Semi-Final special episodes, 4 Jump Festa special episodes and 2 Love Incense arc OVAs.
  46. 315 episodes, 10 films, 29 specials, 15 OVAs, and 7 ONAs (as of 27 January 2023).
  47. 165 episodes, 1 film, 11 OVAs, and 187 ONAs (as of 13 April 2021).
  48. 360 episodes and 1 film.
  49. 351 episodes, 1 film, and 4 ONAs (as of 14 May 2022).
  50. There are 127 episodes in original series, 47 in Go saga, 51 in Go Chrono Stone saga, 43 in Go Galaxy saga, 26 in Ares no Tenbin saga and 49 in Orion no Kokuin saga
  51. There are 243 TV episodes in the 1981 series, 74 in the 1997 series, 10 films, 13 specials, and 1 OVA.
  52. 89 episodes in Puzzle & Dragons X and 252 episodes in its follow-up Puzzle & Dragons (as of 23 April 2023).
  53. There are 328 TV episodes, 9 OVAs, and 2 films.
  54. 318 episodes, 5 films, and 13 OVAs (as of 30 June 2024).
  55. There are 330 TV episodes and 1 film.
  56. Including Atom: The Beginning and Pluto, there are 323 episodes, 1 film, and 2 short films (as of 26 October 2023).
  57. 211 episodes, 5 films, 57 OVAs, and 47 ONAs (as of 9 October 2022).
  58. 317 episodes and 2 films (as of 21 December 2023).
  59. 307 episodes, 10 films, and 1 special (as of 22 September 2024).
  60. Including Cosmo Warrior Zero, Galaxy Express 999, and Queen Emeraldas media, there are 281 episodes, 5 films, 2 specials, and 24 OVAs.
  61. 296 episodes, 3 films, and 1 special.
  62. There are 104 in Chi's Sweet Home, 104 in Chi's Sweet Home: Chi's New Address, 76 in Chi's Sweet Adventure, 12 episodes of Chi's Sweet Summer Vacation, and 1 episode of Chi Meets Cocchi Archived 4 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine .
  63. There are 143 TV episodes in first series, and 49 in second series, 29 in third series, and 50 in fourth series and 26 in the final series.
  64. 271 episodes, 10 films, and 11 OVAs.
  65. 285 episodes, 1 film, and 4 OVAs.
  66. 257 episodes, 5 films, and 13 OVAs.
  67. 269 episodes and 6 ONAs.
  68. Including spin-offs, there are 264 episodes, 4 films, and 5 OVAs.
  69. 204 episodes, 4 films, 63 OVAs, and 2 ONAs (as of 29 September 2022).
  70. 105 episodes, 3 films, 1 special, 141 OVAs, and 3 ONAs.
  71. Including Robotech, there are 221 episodes, 9 films, and 23 OVAs (as of 8 October 2021).
  72. There are 51 total TV episodes from the original 1999 series, 49 episodes in the 2000 (Sharp) series, 50 episodes in the 2001 (Motto!) series, 51 episodes in the 2002 (Dokkaan!) series, 13 total OVA (Naisho) episodes, 3 films, 5 OVA specials ((Sharp) Hana-chan, (Motto) Momo-chan Snack Cooking, Traffic Safety and Bicycle Safety, (Dokkaan!) Hana-chan), 26 Ojamajo Doremi: Owarai Gekijō ONA specials and 5 Ojamajo Doremi: Honobono Gekijō OVA specials.
  73. 200 episodes, 7 films, and 40 ONAs (as of 11 February 2021).
  74. 221 episodes, 4 films, 2 specials, 1 OVA, and 19 ONAs (as of 8 July 2022).
  75. Including Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, there are 241 episodes and 4 films (as of 26 March 2022).
  76. Hunter x Hunter 62, Hunter x Hunter (2011) 148, Hunter x Hunter OVA 8, Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island 8, Hunter x Hunter: Greed Island Final 14, Hunter x Hunter Pilot 1, Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge – Movie 1, Hunter x Hunter: The Last Mission – Movie 1.
  77. Including the Magical Girl Pretty Sammy spin-offs, there are 190 episodes, 3 films, and 47 OVAs (as of 28 May 2021).
  78. 224 episodes, 10 films, and 3 OVAs (as of 9 December 2022).
  79. 218 episodes, 6 films, 1 special, and 11 OVAs (as of 24 March 2023).
  80. 189 episodes, 10 films, 2 short films, 9 specials, 8 OVAs, and 13 ONAs (as of 2 July 2023).
  81. As listed under Megami Tensei media, there are 216 episodes, 5 films, 3 specials, and 7 OVAs.
  82. Including Star Blazers, there are 154 episodes, 10 films, 1 special, and 60 OVAs (as of 4 February 2022).
  83. Tensai Bakabon (40), Ganso Tensai Bakabon (103), Heisei Tensai Bakabon (46), Rerere no Tensai Bakabon (24), Shinya! Tensai Bakabon (12).
  84. 221 episodes and 1 film.
  85. There are 211 episodes total in various series.
  86. 208 episodes and 1 film.
  87. 184 episodes, 1 film, 15 specials, and 8 OVAs (as of 3 January 2023).
  88. 204 episodes, 1 film, and 3 OVAs.
  89. 190 episodes, 1 film, and 13 OVAs (as of 1 December 2022).
  90. There are 203 total TV episodes and 1 OVA.
  91. 199 episodes and 2 films.
  92. 197 episodes, 1 film, 2 specials, and 1 OVA.