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Quick Answer
- Lycoris Recoil(TV · 13 eps)
- Lycoris Recoil -Friends are thieves of time.-(ONA · 6 eps)
Total: ~19 episodes / 8h watch time
Lycoris Recoil Watch Order(2026)
With 2 entries across the franchise, Lycoris Recoil can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
2 entries ~8h total2 series
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
The six short films (Friends are thieves of time) are light slice-of-life extras you can skip on a first run
Common mistake
Assuming there's a prequel or alternative order — there isn't, just watch the single 13-episode season
Short on time?
Episodes 1-3, Episodes 4-8, and Episodes 9-13 (the full series in three sittings)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Lycoris Recoil?
Release order. Start with Lycoris Recoil 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 Lycoris Recoil?
About 8 hours total across 19 episodes and 2 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 6 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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