Original
Also known as: ef - a tale of memories.
When Hiro Hirono meets Miyako Miyamura on Christmas Eve while stopping a bicycle thief, their chance encounter blossoms into romance that ignites jealousy in his childhood friend Kei Shindou. Simultaneously, Renji Asou forms a bond with the reclusive Chihiro Shindou at an abandoned station, leading them to co-write a novel,until a secret test Renji's ideals. Four interconnected souls navigate love, loss, and memory in a poignant drama woven by mysterious adults.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Every season
You may wonder, how many seasons does ef: A Tale of Memories. have? Well, currently ef: A Tale of Memories. has a total of 2 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
Original
SecuelaWhat to watch, what to skip
You're in luck! ef: A Tale of Memories. doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 12 episodes of ef: A Tale of Memories. aired in 2007 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for ef: A Tale of Memories. is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which ef: A Tale of Memories. episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eve10/07/2007 | 10/07/2007 | Canon |
| 2 | Upon a Time10/14/2007 | 10/14/2007 | Canon |
| 3 | Paradox10/21/2007 | 10/21/2007 | Canon |
| 4 | Honesty10/28/2007 | 10/28/2007 | Canon |
| 5 | Outline11/04/2007 | 11/04/2007 | Canon |
| 6 | Rain11/11/2007 | 11/11/2007 | Canon |
| 7 | I...11/18/2007 | 11/18/2007 | Canon |
| 8 | Clear Colour11/25/2007 | 11/25/2007 | Canon |
| 9 | Forget Me Not12/02/2007 | 12/02/2007 | Canon |
| 10 | I'm here12/09/2007 | 12/09/2007 | Canon |
| 11 | Ever Forever12/16/2007 | 12/16/2007 | Canon |
| 12 | Love / Dream12/23/2007 | 12/23/2007 | Canon |
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Common questions
ef: A Tale of Memories. has a total of 2 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
In total, ef: A Tale of Memories. has 12 episodes distributed across its 2 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch ef: A Tale of Memories. in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
ef: A Tale of Memories. is available on the following streaming platforms: Sentai. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Yes, ef: A Tale of Memories. is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, ef: A Tale of Memories. does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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