Quick Answer

  1. The Chinese Standards(TV · 60 eps)
  2. Zhonghua Dizi Gui 2nd Season(TV · 120 eps)

Total: ~180 episodes / 72h watch time

The Chinese Standards Watch Order(2026)

The The Chinese Standards franchise has 2 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.

2 entries ~72h total2 series

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch The Chinese Standards?

Release order. Start with The Chinese Standards 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 The Chinese Standards?

About 72 hours total across 180 episodes and 2 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 52 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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