
Quick Answer
- How Not to Summon a Demon Lord(TV · 12 eps)
- How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ω(TV · 10 eps)
- Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu Ω Mini Anime(ONA · 18 eps)
Total: ~40 episodes / 16h watch time
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Watch Order(2026)
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 3 main series, 0 movies, and 0 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch How Not to Summon a Demon Lord?
Release order. Start with How Not to Summon a Demon Lord 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 How Not to Summon a Demon Lord?
About 16 hours total across 40 episodes and 3 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 12 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.

