🧭 Watch order guide
Tales Of Dark River watch order
Tales Of Dark River watch order at a glance
- 1.Anhe Zhuan ONA · 2023
- 2.Shao Nian Ge Xing ONA · optional · 2018
- 3.Anhe Zhuan Part 2 ONA · 2024
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
8h 40m
2 parts, in order
5 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
19h 56m
3 entries incl. OVAs and specials
10 days at 2 hours a day
2
core entries
0
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
8h 40m
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 8h 40m in total · longest: Anhe Zhuan Part 2
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Anhe Zhuan | 4h |
| Anhe Zhuan Part 2 | 4h 40m |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anhe Zhuan | 2023 | 12 | – | – | – |
| Anhe Zhuan Part 2 | 2024 | 14 | – | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Recommended order
- 1

- 2
Side storyoptionalShao Nian Ge XingONA · 2018 · 26 ep · 11h 16m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3

Release order
- 1Shao Nian Ge Xing2018-12
- 2Anhe Zhuan2023-08
- 3Anhe Zhuan Part 22024-04
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Tales Of Dark River watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Tales Of Dark River in?
Follow the recommended order above: Anhe Zhuan → Anhe Zhuan Part 2. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Tales Of Dark River?
The core story and movies run about 8h 40m. At two hours a day that is roughly 5 days.
How many seasons does Tales Of Dark River have?
2 parts make up the main story and 1 side story or OVAs.

