Original
04/01/2007 - 03/30/2008 Finished
Hayate no Gotoku! (ハヤテのごとく！)
Also known as: Hayate the Combat Butler
According to Murphy's Law, "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong," and truer words cannot describe the unfortunate life of the hard-working Hayate Ayasaki. Abandoned by his parents after accumulating a debt of over one hundred fifty million yen, he is sold off to the yakuza, initiating his swift getaway from a future he does not want. On that fateful night, he runs into Nagi Sanzenin, a young girl whom he decides to try and kidnap to pay for his family's massive debt. Unfortunately, due to his kind-hearted nature and a string of misunderstandings, Nagi believes Hayate to be confessing his love to her. After saving her from real kidnappers, Hayate is hired as Nagi's personal butler, upon which she is revealed to be a member of one of the wealthiest families in Japan. Highly skilled but cursed with the world's worst luck, Hayate gets straight to work serving his employer all the while trying to deal with the many misfortunes that befall him. From taking care of a mansion to fending off dangerous foes, and even unintentionally wooing the hearts of the women around him, Hayate is in over his head in the butler comedy Hayate no Gotoku!
52
Total episodes
32
Canon episodes
20
Filler episodes
38.46%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 32 Filler episodes · 20
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Hayate no Gotoku! have? Well, currently Hayate no Gotoku! has a total of 4 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
Secuela
Secuela
SecuelaWhat to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Hayate no Gotoku! has 20 filler episodes out of 52 (38.46%), grouped into 8 runs. These are the ranges you can skip without missing anything from the main plot.
38.46% Filler
Episodes you can skip
18–19
2 episodes
26–28
3 episodes
30–31
2 episodes
33–39
7 episodes
41
1 episodes
45–46
2 episodes
48
1 episodes
50–51
2 episodes
The longest canon run goes from episode 1 to 17: 17 episodes in a row with no filler.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
52 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | In English, "Unmei" Means Destiny04/01/2007 | 04/01/2007 | Canon |
| 2 | Nagi Sanzenin's Mansion and a New Journey04/08/2007 | 04/08/2007 | Canon |
| 3 | The Beast, Robot, and Butler who Kind of but Don't Really Shout Love at the Center of the World04/15/2007 | 04/15/2007 | Canon |
| 4 | First Mission ~ This is Snake. No One Responds04/22/2007 | 04/22/2007 | Canon |
| 5 | Careless Gags and Kindness Bring Misfortune04/29/2007 | 04/29/2007 | Canon |
| 6 | You Say You Can See Time. But That Is Probably Your Life Flashing Before Your Eyes05/06/2007 | 05/06/2007 | Canon |
| 7 | A Man's Fight05/13/2007 | 05/13/2007 | Canon |
| 8 | Going to Hell in Cat-Ear Mode05/20/2007 | 05/20/2007 | Canon |
| 9 | Elohim. Essaim. Mr. Cow. Mr. Cow! What is it, Mr. Frog?05/27/2007 | 05/27/2007 | Canon |
| 10 | There's a Subtle High Deflation in the World. Play Games without Accumulation06/03/2007 | 06/03/2007 | Canon |
| 11 | The Value of My Life: Priceless06/10/2007 | 06/10/2007 | Canon |
| 12 | In the Past, We were Taught that Youth Does Not Look Back at the Space Police06/17/2007 | 06/17/2007 | Canon |
| 13 | Those who Command Summer Seem to Command Exams06/24/2007 | 06/24/2007 | Canon |
| 14 | Wait, Wait! I've Gotta Go To a Party. Hurry Up, Really07/01/2007 | 07/01/2007 | Canon |
| 15 | Samurai, Chivalry, and Moving Van Damme07/08/2007 | 07/08/2007 | Canon |
| 16 | I Won't Lose Even If I Lose07/15/2007 | 07/15/2007 | Canon |
| 17 | For You, I will Mow Them Down with Every Ounce of My Being!07/22/2007 | 07/22/2007 | Canon |
| 18 | The Rare Card is Swimsuit07/29/2007 | 07/29/2007 | Filler |
| 19 | Saki-san's Personal Business (National Ver.) 200708/05/2007 | 08/05/2007 | Filler |
| 20 | I Like Books, but Sing It, Great Submarine Castle08/12/2007 | 08/12/2007 | Canon |
| 21 | Even Peter-san Has Had Enough08/19/2007 | 08/19/2007 | Canon |
| 22 | Who Came Up With the Onomatopoeia 'Kapoon'? It's Amazing08/26/2007 | 08/26/2007 | Canon |
| 23 | A Genius Teacher, Who is Not a Kid, Appears09/02/2007 | 09/02/2007 | Canon |
| 24 | There are No Common Troubles09/09/2007 | 09/09/2007 | Canon |
| 25 | Shake Your Heart09/16/2007 | 09/16/2007 | Canon |
| 26 | The Delivery Was Made in 29 Minutes, So Please Pay the Stipulated Fee...Is a Thing of the Distance Past09/23/2007 | 09/23/2007 | Filler |
| 27 | Hayate Rises Upon the Earth09/30/2007 | 09/30/2007 | Filler |
| 28 | Black Hayate10/07/2007 | 10/07/2007 | Filler |
| 29 | Marriage Meeting10/14/2007 | 10/14/2007 | Canon |
| 30 | The Pretty Lady Detective Saw it! The Hot Spring Female Teacher Murder Case10/21/2007 | 10/21/2007 | Filler |
| 31 | Do You Like the Rich, Pretty Ladies?10/28/2007 | 10/28/2007 | Filler |
| 32 | Welcome to Demon Hunter, Isumi, and Nabeshin11/04/2007 | 11/04/2007 | Canon |
| 33 | Why?! School Festival - Part One11/11/2007 | 11/11/2007 | Filler |
| 34 | Why Did It Die?! School Festival - Part Two11/18/2007 | 11/18/2007 | Filler |
| 35 | Must See! 2007 Autumn Complete Guide Book for the Latest Trendy Date Spots for Teenagers11/25/2007 | 11/25/2007 | Filler |
| 36 | Klaus is Japanese Because it's Written as 倉臼12/02/2007 | 12/02/2007 | Filler |
| 37 | I Want to Return to Being a Normal Girl, But Please Buy My Character Song ♥12/09/2007 | 12/09/2007 | Filler |
| 38 | Hayate in Danger! Complete Shutdown!!12/17/2007 | 12/17/2007 | Filler |
| 39 | Friends of the Well-Behaved, Praise the Debt-Ridden Butler!12/24/2007 | 12/24/2007 | Filler |
| 40 | New Year's Food is Also Good, but Enjoy Hayate, Too01/06/2008 | 01/06/2008 | Canon |
| 41 | Goodbye Teacher, Despair - Graduation Special01/13/2008 | 01/13/2008 | Filler |
| 42 | It's like the Dog, the Mouse, and the Bulldog01/20/2008 | 01/20/2008 | Canon |
| 43 | Poseidon Advance Generator Gavas01/27/2008 | 01/27/2008 | Canon |
| 44 | Mystery Behind the 120% Acceptance Rate (Temp.)02/03/2008 | 02/03/2008 | Canon |
| 45 | It's ♥ Maria-san Thank You Day in February!02/10/2008 | 02/10/2008 | Filler |
| 46 | His Name is Magic Ball Pitcher Wataru!!!02/17/2008 | 02/17/2008 | Filler |
| 47 | Sure, Amuro May Have Had a Place to Return to, But...02/24/2008 | 02/24/2008 | Canon |
| 48 | Hina ♥ Love03/02/2008 | 03/02/2008 | Filler |
| 49 | Normal Talk03/09/2008 | 03/09/2008 | Canon |
| 50 | Quiz! Written as "Rival" but Read as "Friend"!!03/16/2008 | 03/16/2008 | Filler |
| 51 | Spring03/23/2008 | 03/23/2008 | Filler |
| 52 | Radical Dreamers03/30/2008 | 03/30/2008 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Hayate no Gotoku! have?
Hayate no Gotoku! has a total of 4 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Hayate no Gotoku! have?
In total, Hayate no Gotoku! has 52 episodes distributed across its 4 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Hayate no Gotoku!?
It is recommended to watch Hayate no Gotoku! 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.
Where can I watch Hayate no Gotoku! online?
Hayate no Gotoku! is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. 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.
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Is Hayate no Gotoku! a complete anime?
Yes, Hayate no Gotoku! is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Hayate no Gotoku! have?
Yes, Hayate no Gotoku! has 20 filler episodes, which represents 38.46% of its 52 episodes. We have created a complete guide that indicates which episodes are canon (original from the manga) and which are filler. Check our "Watch Order" section for more details.
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