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Quick Answer
- Soul Hunter(TV · 26 eps)
- Hakyu Hoshin Engi(TV · 23 eps)
- Hakyu Hoshin Engi: The Blood of the Koh Family(Special · 1 eps)
- Hakyu Hoshin Engi Recap(TV Special · 1 eps)
Total: ~51 episodes / 20h watch time
Soul Hunter Watch Order(2026)
The Soul Hunter franchise has 4 entries and watching them in the wrong order can spoil some big moments. Here's the breakdown — main series, movies, OVAs, and where each one fits.
4 entries ~20h total2 series1 OVA/special
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Soul Hunter?
Release order. Start with Soul Hunter 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 Soul Hunter?
About 20 hours total across 51 episodes and 4 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 15 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
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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