🧭 Watch order guide
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation watch order
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation watch order at a glance
- 1.Mo Dao Zu Shi ONA · 2018
- 2.Mo Dao Zu Shi 2 ONA · 2019
- 3.The Founder of Diabolism Q ONA · optional · 2020
- 4.Mo Dao Zu Shi 3 ONA · 2021
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
29h 35m
3 parts, in order
15 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
32h 5m
4 entries incl. OVAs and specials
17 days at 2 hours a day
3
core entries
0
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
29h 35m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 29h 35m in total · longest: Mo Dao Zu Shi 3
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Mo Dao Zu Shi | 2h 23m |
| Mo Dao Zu Shi 2 | 3h 12m |
| Mo Dao Zu Shi 3 | 24h |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Mo Dao Zu Shi 3 at 8.21 · from first to latest, the score held steady
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| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mo Dao Zu Shi | 8.16 |
| 2 | Mo Dao Zu Shi 2 | 8.19 |
| 3 | Mo Dao Zu Shi 3 | 8.21 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Mo Dao Zu Shi 3.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo Dao Zu Shi | 2018 | 15 | 8.16 | – | G.CMay Animation & Film |
| Mo Dao Zu Shi 2 | 2019 | 8 | 8.19 | – | G.CMay Animation & Film |
| Mo Dao Zu Shi 3Top score | 2021 | 12 | 8.21 | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
- 3
Side storyoptionalThe Founder of Diabolism QONA · 2020 · 30 ep · 2h 30m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 4
Release order
- 1Mo Dao Zu Shi2018-07
- 2Mo Dao Zu Shi 22019-08
- 3The Founder of Diabolism Q2020-07
- 4Mo Dao Zu Shi 32021-08
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Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation in?
Follow the recommended order above: Mo Dao Zu Shi → Mo Dao Zu Shi 2 → Mo Dao Zu Shi 3. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation?
The core story and movies run about 29h 35m. At two hours a day that is roughly 15 days.
How many seasons does Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation have?
3 parts make up the main story and 1 side story or OVAs.
Which Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Mo Dao Zu Shi 3 rates highest at 8.21/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.