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Quick Answer
- Ghost Stories(TV · 19 eps)
- Ghost Stories Recaps(TV Special · 2 eps)
- Ghost Stories: The Headless Horsemen!! Curse of Death(TV Special · 1 eps)
Total: ~22 episodes / 9h watch time
Ghost Stories Watch Order(2026)
With 3 entries across the franchise, Ghost Stories can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
3 entries ~9h total1 series
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Ghost Stories: The Headless Horsemen!! Curse of Death
6.98TV Special1 eps~24minStudio Pierrot
Finished AiringFrequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Ghost Stories?
Release order. Start with Ghost Stories and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Ghost Stories?
About 9 hours total across 22 episodes and 3 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 7 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
This franchise is mostly main series content with no standalone movies or OVAs to worry about.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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