What order to watch “Fairy Tail” in
The “Fairy Tail” franchise has 4 seasons, 2 movies and 2 OVAs/specials. Below is the recommended watch order by release date — the story unfolds in sequence, without spoilers.
Recommended watch order
8 entries by release date
Start hereFairy Tail
Season 1
Series20097.6

Fairy Tail
OVA
OVA20117.5

Fairy Tail Movie 1: Houou no Miko
Movie
Movie20127.4

Fairy Tail
Season 2
Series20147.7

Fairy Tail OVA (2016)
OVA
OVA20167.2

Fairy Tail Movie 2: Dragon Cry
Movie
Movie20177.6
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Season 3
Series201851 ep.7.6

Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
Season 4
Series20247.6
Main storyline only
TV seasons without movies, OVAs and specials
Movies and specials
Watch after the matching season, or at the end
FAQ
What order should I watch “Fairy Tail” in?
Recommended order by release date: Fairy Tail → Fairy Tail → Fairy Tail Movie 1: Houou no Miko → Fairy Tail → Fairy Tail OVA (2016) → Fairy Tail Movie 2: Dragon Cry → Fairy Tail → Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest.
How many parts does “Fairy Tail” have?
The “Fairy Tail” franchise has 8 parts: 4 seasons, 2 movies and 2 OVAs/specials.
Where should I start watching “Fairy Tail”?
Start with “Fairy Tail” — it is the first entry by release date. Then follow the list above.
