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High School DxD Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch High School DxD in order

Last updated: November 13 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

High School DxD is a popular action-comedy anime about devils, angels and fallen angels at Kuoh Academy. With four seasons, here is the order to watch them in.

Based on Ichiei Ishibumi's light novels, High School DxD follows Issei Hyodo, a perverted high schooler who is killed on his first date and revived as a devil serving the beautiful Rias Gremory. The anime blends fan service, comedy and surprisingly intense supernatural battles. Over four seasons, Issei grows from a hapless pawn into a powerful Red Dragon Emperor.

πŸ• Release Order

Each season continues directly from the last, so release order is the natural way to watch.

  1. High School DxD (2012)
  2. High School DxD New (2013)
  3. High School DxD BorN (2015)
  4. High School DxD Hero (2018)

Hero switched animation studios and opens with an episode zero that recaps earlier events, but the story still carries on from BorN.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

The chronology matches release order, following the light novels from Issei's first battles through the school trip and beyond.

  1. High School DxD (2012)
  2. High School DxD New (2013)
  3. High School DxD BorN (2015)
  4. High School DxD Hero (2018)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch High School DxD in release order. Each season builds on the previous one, introducing new allies, rivals and factions, and skipping ahead would leave you lost. If you plan to watch the OVAs and specials released with the home video sets, slot them in after the season they accompany. Be aware that the series contains a lot of fan service, so it is aimed at older audiences.

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