Crest of the Stars watch order
The Crest of the Stars franchise has 7 anime entries: 3 TV seasons, 2 optional extras and 2 recaps you can skip. The main story takes about 14 h 47 min (16 h 26 min with extras).
Release order
- 1
Crest of the StarsMain storyTV · 199913 eps5 h 12 min - ·
Passage of the Stars: BirthOptional extraSpecial · 20001 eps25 minutes - ·
Crest of the Stars Soushuu-henRecap · skipSpecial · 20001 eps1 h 30 min - 2
Banner of the StarsMain storyTV · 200013 eps5 h 25 min - ·
Battle Flag of the Stars Tokubetsu-henRecap · skipSpecial · 20011 eps2 hours - 3
Banner of the Stars IIMain storyTV · 200110 eps4 h 10 min - ·
Banner of the Stars IIIOptional extraOVA · 20052 eps1 h 14 min
Built from AniList relation data: entries linked as direct prequels/sequels are the main story; side stories and specials are optional.
Crest of the Stars watch order FAQ
- What order should I watch Crest of the Stars in?
- Watch the main story in release order: Crest of the Stars (1999), then Banner of the Stars (2000), then Banner of the Stars II (2001). 2 optional extras are listed separately.
- How many seasons does Crest of the Stars have?
- 3 TV seasons, plus 2 optional extras.
- How long does it take to watch all of Crest of the Stars?
- About 14 h 47 min for the main story, or 16 h 26 min including optional extras.
- Can I skip the Crest of the Stars recap episodes?
- Yes — Crest of the Stars Soushuu-hen, Battle Flag of the Stars Tokubetsu-hen recap earlier episodes and can be skipped if you have watched everything in order.