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Quick Answer
- Tales of the Rays(PV · 2 eps)
- Tales of the Rays Gekijou(ONA · 8 eps)
- Tales of HR(ONA · 13 eps)
- Tales of Puppet(ONA · 16 eps)
Total: ~39 episodes / 16h watch time
Tales of the Rays Gekijou Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Tales of the Rays Gekijou? There are 4 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
4 entries ~16h total3 series
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Tales of the Rays Gekijou?
Release order. Start with Tales of the Rays 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 Gekijou?
About 16 hours total across 39 episodes and 4 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 12 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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