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Quick Answer
- Xiao Hua Xian(TV · 52 eps)
- Xiao Hua Xian 2nd Season(TV · 52 eps)
- Xiao Hua Xian 3rd Season: Shou Hu Tian Shi(TV · 40 eps)
- Xiao Hua Xian 4th Season: Shou Hu Tian Shi 2(ONA · 40 eps)
- Xiao Hua Xian 5th Season: Si Shi Huayu - Chun Xia(ONA · 26 eps)
- Xiao Hua Xian Specials(Special · 3 eps)
Total: ~213 episodes / 85h watch time
Xiao Hua Xian Watch Order(2026)
With 6 entries across the franchise, Xiao Hua Xian can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
6 entries ~85h total5 series1 OVA/special
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Xiao Hua Xian?
Release order. Start with Xiao Hua Xian 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 Xiao Hua Xian?
About 85 hours total across 213 episodes and 6 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 61 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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