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Wolf's Rain Watch Order
The Wolf's Rain franchise runs to two entries — one TV series and one OVA or special — spanning 2003 to 2004, 30 episodes in all. The list below follows release order: start with Wolf's Rain (2003) and work down.
- Entries2
- Episodes26
- TV series1
- Films0
For most franchises release order is also the best viewing order. The common exception is a prequel — released late, but set first — so check the years in the table if a title looks out of place.
The order
| # | Title | Type | Year | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Wolf's Rain Watch on Crunchyroll | TV | 2003 | 26 |
| 2 | | Wolf's Rain OVA | OVA | 2004 | 4 |
Where to watch Wolf's Rain
Crunchyroll carries the most of it, 1 of the 2 entries. Each link goes to the earliest entry that service carries, so you start at the beginning rather than wherever its search drops you.
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Streaming destinations as listed by AniList, checked September 26, 2026. Catalogues differ by country and change often — check the service for your own region.
Where to start
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What to watch after Wolf's Rain
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Frequently asked
How many episodes of Wolf's Rain are there?
Wolf's Rain has 26 episodes across one TV series.
How many Wolf's Rain entries are there?
2 in total: 1 TV series, 0 films, and 1 OVA or special.
What order should I watch Wolf's Rain in?
Release order works for Wolf's Rain — start with Wolf's Rain (2003) and follow the table on this page.
Do I need to watch the Wolf's Rain films and OVAs?
Most films and OVAs in a long-running franchise are side stories that sit outside the main continuity. They can be watched at any point, or skipped entirely, without losing the thread of the main series.
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