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Quick Answer
- The Seven Deadly Sins(TV · 24 eps)
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Signs of Holy War(TV · 4 eps)
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments - Prologue(Special · 1 eps)
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Ban's Side Story OVA(OVA · 2 eps)
Total: ~31 episodes / 12h watch time
The Seven Deadly Sins Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with The Seven Deadly Sins? 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 ~12h total2 series2 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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The Seven Deadly Sins: Revival of The Commandments - Prologue
7.21Special1 eps~24minA-1 Pictures
Finished Airing4
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch The Seven Deadly Sins?
Release order. Start with The Seven Deadly Sins 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 Seven Deadly Sins?
About 12 hours total across 31 episodes and 4 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 9 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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