The Ring reading order
Updated October 2026 · 2 series · in release order
Short answer
Read The Ring in release order: The Ring.
1
in the main story: 1 series
9
chapters
1
optional extras
Optional: 1 series (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
- 2
The Ring 0: BirthdayExtra · optionalManga · 2000 · 4 ch
How long is The Ring?
| Part | Series | Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Main story | 1 series | 9 |
| Everything released | 2 series | 13 |
Where to read The Ring
The Ring is officially on Piccoma (1 of 2), counting its 2 series.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each series to its official pages.
Is The Ring finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, The Ring, came out in 1999. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to read the The Ring side stories?
Optional: The Ring 0: Birthday.
How many chapters does The Ring have?
The main story is 9 chapters over 1 series. With every optional extra it is 13 chapters.
Where can I read The Ring?
Officially on Piccoma. Availability depends on your region; each series 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.