If you're watching for the , most of the short specials can be skipped as they are purely for comedy. However, the full-length OVAs and the Hero: Taiikukan-ura no Holy special are highly recommended. The latter is especially critical for those confused by the changes made during Season 3, as it helps bridge the gap to the more faithful Season 4 adaptation. How To Watch High School DxD in The Right Order!
While the high-octane battles and supernatural politics of High School DxD draw fans in, the series' many offer a lighter, often more fanservice-heavy look at the Occult Research Club's daily life. These bite-sized adventures, often bundled with Blu-rays or light novels, provide everything from character backstories to purely comedic, non-canonical "what-if" scenarios. A Breakdown of the DxD Specials & OVAs
A special story distributed with the BorN Blu-rays that offers a glimpse into a potential future involving Issei and the heroines' children. Season 4 ( Hero ) Extras High School DxD Specials
Bundled with the DxD DX.1 light novel, this episode features a bizarre conflict involving a perverted former priest and a "bra monster" that the club must defeat. Season 3 ( BorN ) Extras
The extra content is generally divided into three categories: standard OVAs (which usually act as "episode 13"), short DVD/BD specials, and specific alternate-story episodes. If you're watching for the , most of
This special episode acts as an alternative version of the final four episodes of BorN , helping to realign the anime's timeline more closely with the original light novels.
Similar to the Season 1 shorts, these are 3-minute clips often featuring domestic or humorous moments, like Grayfia in a sauna or the "Church Trio" (Asia, Xenovia, and Irina) discussing undergarments. How To Watch High School DxD in The Right Order
These two full-length episodes follow the first season. One focuses on a vacation to the beach—which ends with Issei in typical trouble—while the other deals with a "breast-shrinking" rumor at school.