Heavy Metal L-Gaim watch order
Updated October 2026 · 1 season and 3 OVAs and specials · in release order
Short answer
Watch Heavy Metal L-Gaim in release order: Heavy Metal L-Gaim.
1
in the main story: 1 season
54
episodes
~22 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 3 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Heavy Metal L-GaimMain storyTV · Winter 1984 · 54 ep · ~22 hours · score 3.4/5
- 2
Juusenki L-Gaim I: Pentagona Window + Lady GavletRecap · skippableOVA · Fall 1986 · 1 ep · ~55 minutes · score 2.8/5
- 3
Juusenki L-Gaim II: Farewell My Lovely + Pentagona DollsExtra · optionalOVA · Winter 1987 · 1 ep · ~55 minutes · score 2.8/5
- 4
Juusenki L-Gaim III: Full Metal SoldierExtra · optionalOVA · Winter 1987 · 1 ep · ~55 minutes · score 3.0/5
How long is Heavy Metal L-Gaim?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 1 season | 54 | about 22 hours |
| Everything released | 1 season and 3 OVAs and specials | 57 | about 24 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Is Heavy Metal L-Gaim finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Heavy Metal L-Gaim, came out in 1984. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Heavy Metal L-Gaim movies and OVAs?
Optional: Juusenki L-Gaim II: Farewell My Lovely + Pentagona Dolls, Juusenki L-Gaim III: Full Metal Soldier. Safe to skip (recaps): Juusenki L-Gaim I: Pentagona Window + Lady Gavlet.
How many episodes does Heavy Metal L-Gaim have?
The main story is 54 episodes over 1 season, about 22 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 57 episodes (about 24 hours).
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.