🧭 Watch order guide
Rage of Bahamut watch order
How to watch
Watch Rage of Bahamut: Genesis (12 episodes, October–December 2014), then Virgin Soul (24 episodes, April–September 2017), the second season. The two Short Story episodes (December 2016–February 2017) are optional side stories set between the two seasons. The November 2014 roundup is a recap, and Manaria Friends (January–March 2019) is a spin-off.
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Rage of Bahamut watch order at a glance
- 1.Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis TV Series · 2014
- 2.Manaria Friends TV Series · optional · 2019
- 3.Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin Soul TV Series · 2017
- 4.Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis - Short Story ONA · optional · 2016
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
14h 1m
2 parts, in order
8 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
16h 51m
5 entries incl. OVAs and specials
9 days at 2 hours a day
2
core entries
0
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
14h 1m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 14h 1m in total · longest: Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin Soul
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis | 4h 48m |
| Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin Soul | 9h 13m |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shingeki no Bahamut: GenesisTop score | 2014 | 12 | 7.67 | – | MAPPA |
| Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin Soul | 2017 | 24 | 7.40 | – | MAPPA, MAPPA |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Rage of Bahamut
How many of the 2 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Amazon 1 of 2
- Hulu 1 of 2
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
Side storyoptionalManaria FriendsTV Series · 2019 · 10 ep · 2h 30m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
- 3
Spin-offoptionalFollow Your FantasyMusic · 2021 · 1 ep · 2m
Spin-off – optional, different tone or cast.
- 4
MainShingeki no Bahamut: Virgin SoulTV Series · 2017 · 24 ep · 9h 13m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 5
Side storyoptionalShingeki no Bahamut: Genesis - Short StoryONA · 2016 · 2 ep · 18m
Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis2014-10
- 2Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis Recap2014-11
- 3Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis - Short Story2016-12
- 4Shingeki no Bahamut: Virgin Soul2017-04
- 5Manaria Friends2019-01
- 6Follow Your Fantasy2021-12
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Rage of Bahamut watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Rage of Bahamut in?
Watch Rage of Bahamut: Genesis (12 episodes, October–December 2014), then Virgin Soul (24 episodes, April–September 2017), the second season. The two Short Story episodes (December 2016–February 2017) are optional side stories set between the two seasons. The November 2014 roundup is a recap, and Manaria Friends (January–March 2019) is a spin-off.
How long does it take to watch all of Rage of Bahamut?
The core story and movies run about 14h 1m. At two hours a day that is roughly 8 days.
How many seasons does Rage of Bahamut have?
2 parts make up the main story and 2 side stories or OVAs.
Can I skip the Rage of Bahamut recaps?
Yes. Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis Recap retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Rage of Bahamut?
Amazon lists 1 of the 2 seasons and movies, Hulu 1. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Rage of Bahamut season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis rates highest at 7.67/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.