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Is My-HiME Finished? Watch Order and Everything You Need to Know

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What is My-HiME?
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My-HiME is a compelling blend of action, drama, magic, and romance. The story follows Tokiha Mai and her sickly younger brother, Takumi, who both receive scholarships to the prestigious Fuuka Academy. However, their new beginning is quickly interrupted when they witness a destructive battle between two girls with supernatural powers. Mai soon discovers that she is one of these individuals—a “HiME” possessing extraordinary abilities.

If you enjoy stories featuring the “magical girl” trope set within a school environment, this series is well-suited for you. You can watch the anime on Prime Video to experience the drama for yourself.

Is the Anime Really Finished?
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Yes, the original My-HiME anime series is finished, having aired from September 2004 to March 2005. If you are looking for a self-contained experience, the anime provides a complete narrative arc.

However, for those who want to dive deeper into the lore or see how the story was adapted, there is a manga version of My-HiME as well as a related manga titled My-Hime EXA. While the anime is satisfying on its own, completionists may want to buy the manga to explore further details.

Recommended Watch and Read Order#

Navigating the My-HiME and My-Otome universe can be tricky because of the various sequels, prequels, and alternate retellings. You can refer to the relationship tree below the article for a visual guide, but here are our recommended paths:

The Release Order
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If you want to experience the franchise as it was originally released to the public:

  1. My-HiME (Anime)
  2. My-Otome (Anime)
  3. My-Otome Zwei (Anime)
  4. My-Otome 0S.ifr (Anime)

The Completionist Order
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For those who want the most logical narrative flow, including the My-Otome spin-off universe:

  1. My-HiME (Anime)
  2. My-Otome 0S.ifr (The prequel to the Otome series)
  3. My-Otome (Anime)
  4. My-Otome Zwei (The sequel to the Otome series)

The Source Material Route
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If you don’t mind mixing mediums to get the full story:

  1. My-HiME (Anime)
  2. My-HiME (Manga adaptation)
  3. My-Hime EXA (Related manga)
  4. My-Otome (Anime/Manga alternate retelling)
  5. My-Otome Zwei and My-Otome 0S.ifr (Anime)

Useful Extras
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Since the series has reached its 20th anniversary, there have been special anniversary videos and illustrations released to celebrate the legacy of the original anime. If you’ve fallen in love with the characters, you might want to buy My-HiME merchandise to commemorate the series.

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My-HiME • anime • 2004-09-30 to 2005-03-31
  └─(adaptation)→  My-HiME • manga • 2004-11-11
   └─(related)→   My-Hime EXA • manga • 2010-01-27 to 2010-08-27 (serialized in Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh)
  └─(related)→  My-Otome • anime • 2005-10-06 to 2006-03-30
   └─(alternate retelling)→   My-Otome • manga • 2005-12-10
   └─(sequel)→   My-Otome Zwei • anime • 2006-11-24
   └─(prequel)→   My-Otome 0~S.ifr~ • anime • 2008-02-22

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