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Hellsing Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Hellsing anime series and OVAs in order
Last updated: September 29 2026
Written by: ChronoChris
Hellsing pits the vampire Alucard and the Hellsing Organization against the undead threats stalking England. Because two separate adaptations exist, a watch-order guide is essential to know where to start.
Hellsing is a blood-soaked action franchise built around Alucard, the ultimate weapon of the Hellsing Organization, as it battles vampires and a resurgent Nazi remnant. Based on Kouta Hirano's manga, it has two distinct anime adaptations that tell the story very differently, which is the main source of confusion for new viewers.
π Release Order
Release order shows both adaptations as they arrived β the original TV series first, followed by the manga-faithful OVA series.
- Hellsing (TV series) (2001)
- Hellsing Ultimate (OVA series) (2006)
The 2001 TV series diverges from the manga with an anime-original ending, while Hellsing Ultimate adapts the manga faithfully from start to finish.
π Story Chronology
These are two separate retellings of the same source, not a continuous timeline β so you generally pick one version rather than watching both in a combined chronology.
- Hellsing Ultimate (OVA series) (2006) β the complete, manga-faithful story
Which Order Should You Choose?
Most fans recommend Hellsing Ultimate as the definitive way to experience the story, since it follows the manga to its epic conclusion. The 2001 TV series is worth watching if you enjoy its moodier tone and want to see an alternate take, but it was made before the manga finished and invents its own ending. If you only watch one, make it Hellsing Ultimate.
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