🧭 Watch order guide
Dokonjou Gaeru watch order
Dokonjou Gaeru watch order at a glance
- 1.Dokonjou Gaeru TV Series · 1972
- 2.Dokonjo Gaeru Yanen ONA · optional · 2024
- 3.Shin Dokonjou Gaeru TV Series · 1981
- 4.Shin Dokonjou Gaeru: Dokonjou Yumemakura Movie · 1982
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
2d 7h
2 parts, in order
28 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
2d 8h
adds 1 movie
29 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
2d 8h
4 entries incl. OVAs and specials
29 days at 2 hours a day
2
core entries
1
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
2d 8h
total core runtime
Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 2d 8h in total · longest: Dokonjou Gaeru
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Dokonjou Gaeru | 42h 55m |
| Shin Dokonjou Gaeru | 12h 30m |
| Shin Dokonjou Gaeru: Dokonjou Yumemakura | 40m |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dokonjou Gaeru | 1972 | 103 | – | – | Tokyo Movie Shinsha |
| Shin Dokonjou Gaeru | 1981 | 30 | – | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Recommended order
- 1

- 2
Side storyoptionalDokonjo Gaeru YanenONA · 2024 · 25 ep · 25m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3

- 4
MovieShin Dokonjou Gaeru: Dokonjou YumemakuraMovie · 1982 · 1 ep · 40m
Movie – canon side content, best watched here.
Release order
- 1Dokonjou Gaeru1972-10
- 2Shin Dokonjou Gaeru1981-09
- 3Shin Dokonjou Gaeru: Dokonjou Yumemakura1982-03
- 4Dokonjo Gaeru Yanen2024-02
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Dokonjou Gaeru watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Dokonjou Gaeru in?
Follow the recommended order above: Dokonjou Gaeru → Shin Dokonjou Gaeru. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Dokonjou Gaeru?
The core story and movies run about 2d 8h. At two hours a day that is roughly 29 days.
How many seasons does Dokonjou Gaeru have?
2 parts make up the main story, plus 1 movie and 1 side story or OVAs.
Where do the Dokonjou Gaeru movies fit in the watch order?
Shin Dokonjou Gaeru: Dokonjou Yumemakura: after Shin Dokonjou Gaeru.


