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Quick Answer
- Tales of Vesperia ~The First Strike~(Movie · 1 eps)
- Tales of Zestiria the X(TV · 12 eps)
- Tales of the Rays Gekijou(ONA · 8 eps)
- Tales of HR(ONA · 13 eps)
- Tales of Puppet(ONA · 16 eps)
Total: ~50 episodes / 20h watch time
Tales of HR Watch Order(2026)
Tales of HR's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 4 main series, 1 movie, and 0 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.
5 entries ~20h total4 series1 movie
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Tales of HR?
Release order. Start with Tales of Vesperia ~The First Strike~ 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 Tales of HR?
About 20 hours total across 50 episodes and 5 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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