The Saga of Tanya the Evil Watch Order: Series & Movie (2025)

The Saga of Tanya the Evil is a Japanese light novel series written by Carlo Zen and illustrated by Shinobu Shinotsuki. It has been published since October 2013, and there are currently 12 volumes available. The series is adapted into a manga by Chika Tōjō, which began publication in Kadokawa Shoten’s Monthly Comp Ace magazine on April 26, 2016. An anime television series adaptation by studio NuT aired between January 6 and March 31, 2017.

An anime movie serving as a sequel to the TV series was released on February 8, 2019, in Japan. A second season was announced on June 19, 2021, but no information related to it has been revealed since then. While we’re waiting for more episodes and seasons of The Saga of Tanya the Evil, we have decided to bring you a full and detailed watch order of the series so you know your way around it.

Editor’s Note: This post is regularly updated to include the most recent episodes and reflect all changes made to the official watch order

How many The Saga of Tanya the Evil seasons and episodes are there?

As of the time of writing this article, The Saga of Tanya the Evil consists of one 12-episode anime season, a special episode that is part of the first season, and a sequel anime movie. A second season was announced in 2021, but it is unknown when it could premiere. So, The Saga of Tanya the Evil has one season, 13 episodes, and a tie-in anime movie as of April 2023.

The Saga of Tanya the Evil watch order by release date

In this section, we are going to bring you an overview of The Saga of Tanya the Evil works in the proper release order:

  1. The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Season 1 (anime, 2017)
  2. Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie (movie, 2019)
  3. The Saga of Tanya the Evil, Season 2 (anime, TBC)

In the next part of this article, we will tell you how you should watch the series chronologically.

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In what order should you watch The Saga of Tanya the Evil?

The Saga of Tanya the Evil fans will need to start off with the very first season of The Saga of Tanya the Evil to begin the story, following through in the episode’s numerical progression until the season’s conclusion. They can then move on to the sequel anime movie and continue with the second season of the anime once it actually happens.

The Saga of Tanya the Evil chronological watch order:

1. The Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 1 (12 episodes + 1 special)

At the time of writing, The Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 1 is finished and consists of 12 episodes that aired between January 6 and March 31, 2017; a special episode was released on June 19, 2021, as part of the first season. Below is the list of all of the episodes in The Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 1 in chronological order:

No.Episode TitleOriginal Air Date
1“The Devil of the Rhine”
Transcription: “Rain no Akuma” (Japanese:ラインの悪魔)
January6,2017
2“Prologue”
Transcription: “Purorōgu” (Japanese:プロローグ)
January13,2017
3“Deus Vult”
Transcription: “Kami ga Sore o Nozomareru” (Japanese:神がそれを望まれる)
January20,2017
4“Campus Life”
Transcription: “Kyanpasu Raifu” (Japanese:キャンパス・ライフ)
January27,2017
5“My First Battalion”
Transcription: “Hajimari no daitai” (Japanese:はじまりの大隊)
February3,2017
6“Beginning of Madness”
Transcription: “Kyōki no makuake” (Japanese:狂気の幕開け)
February10,2017
6.5“War Report”
Transcription: “Senkyō hōkoku” (Japanese:戦況報告)
February17,2017
7“The Battle of the Fjord”
Transcription: “Fiyorudo no kōbō” (Japanese:フィヨルドの攻防)
February24,2017
8“Trial by Fire”
Transcription: “Hi no Shiren” (Japanese:火の試練)
March3,2017
9“Preparations for Advance”
Transcription: “Zenshin Junbi” (Japanese:前進準備)
March10,2017
10“Path to Victory”
Transcription: “Shōri e no michi” (Japanese:勝利への道)
March17,2017
11“Resistance”
Transcription: “Teikōsha” (Japanese:抵抗者)
March24,2017
12“How to Use a Victory”
Transcription: “Shōri no tsukaikata” (Japanese:勝利の使い方)
March31,2017
13
(Special Episode)
“Operation Desert Pasta”
Transcription: “Sabaku no pasuta dai sakusen” (Japanese:砂漠のパスタ大作戦)
June19,2021

2. Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie

The Saga of Tanya the Evil Watch Order: Series & Movie (1)

The final episode of the anime series, i.e., the events depicted in there, is directly continued in the story of the sequel movie. Some time after the battle, the movie begins in a church. Adelheid von Schugel talks to a churchgoer and tells her he thinks the Empire is in a state of war with the entire world because all other countries fear it. Adelheid von Schugel is now a priest. In a previous encounter between Free Republic forces and the 203rd Air Mage Battalion in Africa, the 203rd helped the Imperial side win a significant tactical advantage and completely destroyed the Free Republic headquarters.

As the conflict draws to an end, Tanya joyously announces that the unit will be going back home for an R&R, which results in the delight of the 203rd’s men. Nevertheless, as soon as the 203rd touches down in the Empire, Rerugen dispatches them on an emergency reconnaissance mission to the Empire’s border Russy Federation on the east. The 203rd closely monitors Federation troops’ activities along the border, especially the stockpiling of military supplies.

The 203rd, however, learns via radio transmissions from Strategic Headquarters, just as it is about to retreat, how the Federation has proclaimed an official declaration of war against the Empire. Tanya then gives the 203rd the go-ahead to launch an attack, which destroys the entire enemy camp.

After considerable thought, Tanya suggests launching a frontal assault on Moscow, the Federation’s capital, which shocks Weiss completely. Tanya, however, allays his concerns and reassures Him that Moscow’s AA defense is so lacking that even a small plane could land in Red Square without being attacked. Tanya mocks communism while gleefully expressing her desire to cause trouble for the Federation in silence.

Later, HQ approves of the assault. In the meantime, Warrant Officer Mary Sioux, an aerial mage who joined the US Army, is traveling to Moscow on a train with other international military volunteers from the 42nd Flying Division. Mary is writing a letter for her mother in which she plans to inform her of her recruiting training experiences and let her know she is fine but misses her.

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She also explains why she became part of the 42nd: to overthrow the Empire that was responsible for her father’s, Anton Sioux’s, death. When Mary’s commander, Lieutenant Colonel William Drake, arrives in Moscow, he meets her uncle, who briefs Drake on the different Federation happenings. Drake leads the 42nd to the barracks.

The 203rd has, in the meantime, entered another part of Moscow, and a tremendous attack starts. They film the assault in order to produce propaganda. When Loria, a pedophile Cabinet Federation member, hears Tanya singing, he falls head over heels in love with her. The attack caused casualties among the 42, who was, at the time, doing a training drill. Maria feels furious as she listens to the 203rd play the imperial anthem over Moscow.

The remaining soldiers of the 42nd are forced to fight after she defies Drake’s instructions and departs for the 203rd. The 203 sustains minor losses, whereas the 42nd sustains significant losses. Tanya has her father’s weapon, which infuriates Mary. She challenges Tanya to a duel but loses. However, a brilliant light shines on Mary as she hits the earth—the 203rd soon after retreats. Maria is discovered seriously hurt in a crater. Her eyes grow yellow as she asks God for the ability to murder Tanya as she passes out.

3. The Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 (?? episodes)

As of the time of writing, the second season of The Saga of Tanya the Evil has only been announced. It is now known when the season will air, nor how many episodes it will have at this time.

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That’s it for the complete The Saga of Tanya the Evil watch order so far, and things are only just starting to heat up for characters in The Saga of Tanya the Evil universe. Hopefully, this guide will help you get up to date with all of the available episodes, so you’re all set for everything The Saga of Tanya the Evil creators have in store!

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