🧭 Watch order guide
Blades of the Guardians watch order
Blades of the Guardians watch order at a glance
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
8h 36m
2 parts, in order
5 days at 2 hours a day
2
core entries
0
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
8h 36m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 8h 36m in total · longest: Biao Ren
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Biao Ren | 5h |
| Biaoren 2 | 3h 36m |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Biao Ren.
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Recommended order
- 1

- 2

Release order
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Blades of the Guardians watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Blades of the Guardians in?
Follow the recommended order above: Biao Ren → Biaoren 2. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Blades of the Guardians?
The core story and movies run about 8h 36m. At two hours a day that is roughly 5 days.
How many seasons does Blades of the Guardians have?
2 parts make up the main story.
