Quick Answer

  1. Thousand Autumns(ONA · 16 eps)
  2. Shanhe Jian Xin Xiao Juchang(ONA · 95 eps)

Total: ~111 episodes / 44h watch time

Thousand Autumns Watch Order(2026)

The Thousand Autumns 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 ~44h total2 series

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Thousand Autumns?

Release order. Start with Thousand Autumns 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 Thousand Autumns?

About 44 hours total across 111 episodes and 2 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 32 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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