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  1. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal(TV · 73 eps)
  2. Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL II(TV · 73 eps)
  3. Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Special(Special · 1 eps)
  4. Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Second: Midokoro Tenkomori Special(TV Special · 1 eps)
  5. Yu☆Gi☆Oh! Zexal Second: Iza! Saishuu Kessen e!! Special(TV Special · 1 eps)

Total: ~149 episodes / 60h watch time

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Watch Order(2026)

Wondering where to start with Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal? There are 5 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.

5 entries ~60h total2 series1 OVA/special

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

Tips for First-Timers

What you can skip

The Capsule Monsters mini-series and many later standalone movies are optional

Common mistake

Watching crossover films like Bonds Beyond Time before seeing enough of Duel Monsters, GX, and 5D's

Short on time?

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters through Battle City, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Season 1, and Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's through the pre-WRGP era

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal?

Release order. Start with Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal 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 Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal?

About 60 hours total across 149 episodes and 5 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 43 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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