Elfen Lied watch order
Updated October 2026 · 1 season and 1 OVA or special · in release order
Short answer
Watch Elfen Lied in release order: Elfen Lied.
1
in the main story: 1 season
13
episodes
~5.5 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 1 OVA or special (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Elfen LiedMain storyTV · Summer 2004 · 13 ep · ~5.5 hours · score 3.4/5
Watch onCrunchyroll Prime Video
- 2
Elfen Lied: Just How Did the Young Girl Arrive at Those Feelings?Side story · optional, after Elfen LiedSpecial · Spring 2005 · 1 ep · ~25 minutes · score 3.3/5
How long is Elfen Lied?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 1 season | 13 | about 5.5 hours |
| Everything released | 1 season and 1 OVA or special | 14 | about 6 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Elfen Lied
Elfen Lied is officially on Crunchyroll and Prime Video (1 of 2), counting its 2 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Elfen Lied has the full list, free options included.
Is Elfen Lied finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Elfen Lied, came out in 2004. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Elfen Lied movies and OVAs?
Optional: Elfen Lied: Just How Did the Young Girl Arrive at Those Feelings?.
How many episodes does Elfen Lied have?
The main story is 13 episodes over 1 season, about 5.5 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 14 episodes (about 6 hours).
Where can I watch Elfen Lied?
Officially on Crunchyroll, Prime Video. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.