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Is Non Non Biyori Finished? Watch Order & Completion Guide

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What is Non Non Biyori?
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If you are looking for a relaxing escape, Non Non Biyori is a quintessential choice. This series blends the comedy and slice of life genres, focusing on the simple joys and humorous mishaps of students in a rural school setting. Its appeal lies in its gentle pacing and the charming dynamics of its cast, making it perfect for audiences who enjoy “iyashikei” (healing) content and school-themed stories.

If you’re ready to experience this peaceful atmosphere, you can watch the anime on Prime Video and see why it has such a dedicated following.

Is the Anime Really Finished?
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When asking “is the anime finished?”, the answer depends on how much of the story you want to consume. The anime has a extensive run of sequels and side stories, spanning from 2013 to 2022.

However, for those who want the full, definitive conclusion, it is important to look at the source material. The original Non Non Biyori manga was serialized from September 26, 2009, and concluded on February 26, 2021. While the anime covers a vast amount of content through its various iterations, completing the manga is the only way to ensure you have seen the story through to its official end. You can buy the Non Non Biyori manga here to fill in any gaps.

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Recommended Watch Order#

Because Non Non Biyori has several sequels and side stories, the order can seem confusing. Please refer to the relationship tree below the article for a visual map, but here are the best ways to approach the series:

Release Order & Completionist Path
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For those who want every single piece of animation, the release order is the best way to go. This includes the main series, the sequels, and the specific side stories released along the way:

  1. Non Non Biyori (2013)
  2. Non Non Biyori Side Story (2014)
  3. Non Non Biyori Repeat (2015)
  4. Non Non Biyori Repeat Side Story (2016)
  5. Non Non Biyori Vacation (2018)
  6. Non Non Biyori Nonstop (2021)
  7. Non Non Biyori Nonstop Side Story (2022)

The “Source Material” Path
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If you prefer to get the core essence of the story and then move to the books, we recommend watching the main anime sequence (Non Non Biyori $\rightarrow$ Repeat $\rightarrow$ Vacation $\rightarrow$ Nonstop) and then transitioning to the manga to see the final conclusion of the characters’ journeys.

Extra Content and Collectibles
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For the ultimate fans, there is more than just the main story. There is a spinoff manga titled Non Non Biyori Remember, which began serialization in May 2021. This is a great addition for those who aren’t ready to say goodbye to the characters.

Beyond the reading and watching, you can also pick up some Non Non Biyori merchandise to bring a bit of the rural countryside charm into your own home.

Non Non Biyori • manga • 2009-09-26 to 2021-02-26 (serialized in Monthly Comic Alive)
  └─(adaptation)→  Non Non Biyori • anime • 2013-10-07
   └─(sequel)→   Non Non Biyori Repeat • anime • 2015-07-06
    └─(sequel)→    Non Non Biyori Vacation • anime • 2018-08-25
     └─(sequel)→     Non Non Biyori Nonstop • anime • 2021-01-10
      └─(side story)→      Non Non Biyori Nonstop • anime • 2022-03-23
    └─(side story)→    Non Non Biyori Repeat • anime • 2016-09-23
   └─(side story)→   Non Non Biyori • anime • 2014-07-23
  └─(spinoff)→  Non Non Biyori Remember • manga • 2021-05-27 (serialized in Monthly Comic Alive)

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