Quick Answer

  1. Stand by Me(Music · 1 eps)
  2. Arknights(PV · 17 eps)

Total: ~18 episodes / 7h watch time

Stand by Me Watch Order(2026)

Wondering where to start with Stand by Me? There are 2 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

2 entries ~7h total

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

2
Arknights

Arknights

7.32PV17 eps~7hYostar Pictures
Currently Airing

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Stand by Me?

Release order. Start with Stand by Me 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 Stand by Me?

About 7 hours total across 18 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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