Here's a breakdown of the anime's order:
Season 1:
* Episodes 1-26: Cover the first 20 chapters of the manga, focusing on the initial introduction of the characters and the school setting.
* Episodes 27-38: These episodes are an original anime story called "The Mahora Festival", not found in the manga.
* Episodes 39-52: Cover chapters 21-35 of the manga, continuing the main story.
Season 2:
* Episodes 1-26: This season primarily focuses on the "Supernatural Research Club" arc, covering chapters 36-61 of the manga.
* Episodes 27-39: This section covers chapters 62-88, but with some reordering and minor alterations for anime-specific pacing.
Negima!? (OVA):
* Episodes 1-5: These OVAs cover chapters 147-155 from the manga. They're set after the events of the main anime series.
Negima! Another (OVA):
* Episodes 1-4: These OVAs are a separate, alternate story focused on Asuna Kagurazaka, not directly related to the main Negima! storyline.
Important Note: The anime adaptation skips several chapters from the manga and does not adapt the entire storyline. The last episode of the main anime series does not fully reflect the ending of the manga.
To fully experience the Negima! story, it is recommended to read the manga.