When to Watch Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Movies & Specials
3 movies and specials placed in the 37-episode timeline
Each entry is placed where it fits best. Read its format and timing note before continuing so you do not repeat material or jump ahead.
Fast answer
Watch the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War movies and specials at the episode checkpoints listed below. Required continuations and optional bonus material are labeled separately.
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Movies & Specials Timeline
Each movie or special listed in episode order with placement context.
Kaguya-sama: Love Is War OVA
After: “The Student Council Would Like a Group Photo / The Student Council Is Going to Get That Group Photo / Chika Fujiwara Wants to Inflate”
A comedy-focused special released before Ultra Romantic. It is not required for the main romance progression.
The First Kiss That Never Ends
After: “Dual Confessions (2) / The Shuchiin Afterparty”
Continue here after Ultra Romantic. The four-part special was also presented theatrically in some markets.
The Stairway to Adulthood
After: “Dual Confessions (2) / The Shuchiin Afterparty”
A two-episode original special set after the earlier anime milestones. Watch it after The First Kiss That Never Ends.
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Complete episode guide with ratings, filler filter, and arc breakdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Kaguya-sama: Love Is War movies and specials are in this guide?
There are 3 Kaguya-sama: Love Is War movies and specials placed in the episode timeline. Each entry is labeled so you can separate required story from optional material.
Do I need to watch the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War movies and specials?
Some Kaguya-sama: Love Is War entries may be optional while others continue the main story. Check each placement label before deciding.
What order should I watch the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War movies and specials?
Watch the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War movies and specials in the order listed below. Each one is placed after the episode it connects to, which keeps the timeline coherent.