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Is Symphogear Finished? Watch Order & Everything You Need to Know!

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What is Symphogear?
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Symphogear (also known as Senki Zesshō Symphogear) is a high-energy blend of action, drama, magic, and science fiction. The story centers on the battle against an alien race known as the Noise. Two years prior to the start of the series, idols Tsubasa Kazanari and Kanade Amō (collectively known as ZweiWing) fought these threats using specialized armor called Symphogear. After Kanade sacrificed herself to save a girl named Hibiki Tachibana, Hibiki eventually gains the same power, stepping into the fight alongside Tsubasa.

If you enjoy the “magical girl” trope blended with intense fighting, music, and elements of yuri and ecchi, this series is likely for you. You can watch the anime on Prime Video to experience the music-driven combat for yourself.

Is the Anime Really Finished?
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For those looking for a complete narrative arc, the main anime series follows a clear progression through five major installments, concluding with Symphogear XV.

However, the franchise may not be entirely dormant. According to reports from November 2022, a “New Symphogear Project” is set to launch in “20XX.” While the primary anime sequence has reached a significant milestone, fans should keep an eye out for future developments. If you want to dive deeper into the world while waiting for new projects, you can buy the manga or light novels.

Recommended Watch Order#

Because Symphogear is a linear story with clear sequels, the watch order is straightforward. You can refer to the relationship tree below this article for a visual guide.

The Standard Release Order
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For most viewers, following the release order is the best way to experience the story’s evolution:

  1. Symphogear
  2. Symphogear G
  3. Symphogear GX
  4. Symphogear AXZ
  5. Symphogear XV

The Completionist Order
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If you are a completionist who wants every single piece of content, including the spinoffs, we recommend watching the spinoffs immediately after their corresponding main series season:

  • Symphogear $ ightarrow$ Symphogear G $ ightarrow$ Senki Zesshō Shinai Symphogear G $ ightarrow$ Symphogear GX $ ightarrow$ Senki Zesshō Symphogear GX: Senki Zesshō Shinai Symphogear $ ightarrow$ Symphogear AXZ $ ightarrow$ Senki Zesshō Shinai Symphogear AXZ $ ightarrow$ Symphogear XV $ ightarrow$ Senki Zesshō Shinai Symphogear XV.

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Additional Information for Fans
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If you’ve fallen in love with the characters and the music, you might want to expand your collection. There are plenty of ways to bring the world of Symphogear into your home, from soundtracks to figures. You can buy Symphogear merchandise here.

For those in North America, keep an eye on Discotek Media, as they have handled the licensing and BD releases for several entries, including Symphogear GX and Symphogear AXZ.

Symphogear • anime • 2012-01-06 to 2012-03-30
  └─(sequel)→  Symphogear G • anime • 2013-07-04
   └─(sequel)→   Symphogear GX • anime • 2015-07-03
    └─(sequel)→    Symphogear AXZ • anime • 2017-07-01
     └─(sequel)→     Symphogear XV • anime • 2019-07-06
      └─(spinoff)→      Senki Zesshō Shinai Symphogear XV • anime • 2019-12-04
     └─(spinoff)→     Senki Zesshō Shinai Symphogear AXZ • anime • 2017-11-29 to 2018-02-28
    └─(spinoff)→    Senki Zesshō Symphogear GX: Senki Zesshō Shinai Symphogear • anime • 2015-11-15 to 2016-02-24
   └─(spinoff)→   Senki Zesshō Shinai Symphogear G • anime • 2014-02-05

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