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Quick Answer
- Tales of Eternia(TV · 13 eps)
- Tales of Symphonia: The Animation - Sylvarant Arc(OVA · 4 eps)
- Tales of the Abyss(TV · 26 eps)
- Tales of Zestiria the X(TV · 12 eps)
- Tales of the Rays Gekijou(ONA · 8 eps)
- Tales of the Rays: Everlasting Destiny(ONA · 1 eps)
- Tales of Phantasia(OVA · 4 eps)
- ...and 1 more below
Total: ~70 episodes / 28h watch time
Tales of the Rays Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Tales of the Rays? There are 8 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
8 entries ~28h total5 series2 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Tales of the Rays?
Release order. Start with Tales of Eternia 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 the Rays?
About 28 hours total across 70 episodes and 8 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 20 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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