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The Twelve Kingdoms filler list.

4 of 45 episodes are filler or recaps according to MyAnimeList. Skip them with the filler-free list below and tick episodes off as you go.

  • 45 episodes
  • 8.9% filler & recap
  • 1 h 40 min saved by skipping
Episodes
45
Filler
0
Recap
4
Filler %
8.9%
  • Recap · 4
  • Canon (not flagged) · 41

Based on MyAnimeList’s per-episode filler and recap flags. MAL doesn’t separate manga canon from anime-original canon or mark mixed episodes, so unflagged episodes are shown as “Canon (not flagged)”.

Episode ranges

Recap14, 21, 31, 45
Canon (not flagged)1-13, 15-20, 22-30, 32-44

Filler-free watch order

41 episodes, about 17 h 5 min. Episodes of unknown type are kept so you don’t miss anything.

1-13, 15-20, 22-30, 32-44

Every episode

0 of 45 watched

  1. 1Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The First Chapter2002-04-09Canon
  2. 2Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Second Chapter2002-04-16Canon
  3. 3Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Third Chapter2002-04-23Canon
  4. 4Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Fourth Chapter2002-04-30Canon
  5. 5Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Fifth Chapter2002-05-07Canon
  6. 6Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Sixth Chapter2002-05-21Canon
  7. 7Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Seventh Chapter2002-05-28Canon
  8. 8Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Eight Chapter2002-06-04Canon
  9. 9Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Ninth Chapter2002-06-11Canon
  10. 10Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Tenth Chapter2002-06-18Canon
  11. 11Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Eleventh Chapter2002-06-25Canon
  12. 12Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Twelfth Chapter2002-07-02Canon
  13. 13Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - The Final Chapter2002-07-09Canon
  14. 14Shadow of the Moon, the Sea of Shadow - Chapter of Recollection2002-07-16Recap
  15. 15The Sea of Wind, the Shore of Labyrinth - The First Chapter2002-09-03Canon
  16. 16The Sea of Wind, the Shore of Labyrinth - The Second Chapter2002-09-10Canon
  17. 17The Sea of Wind, the Shore of Labyrinth - The Third Chapter2002-09-17Canon
  18. 18The Sea of Wind, the Shore of Labyrinth - The Fourth Chapter2002-09-24Canon
  19. 19The Sea of Wind, the Shore of Labyrinth - The Fifth Chapter2002-10-01Canon
  20. 20The Sea of Wind, the Shore of Labyrinth - The Final Chapter2002-10-08Canon
  21. 21The Sea of Wind, the Shore of Labyrinth - Chapter of Reminiscence2002-10-15Recap
  22. 22A Message2002-10-22Canon
  23. 23A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter One2002-10-29Canon
  24. 24A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Two2002-11-05Canon
  25. 25A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Three2002-11-12Canon
  26. 26A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Four2002-11-19Canon
  27. 27A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Five2002-11-26Canon
  28. 28A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Six2002-12-03Canon
  29. 29A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Seven2002-12-10Canon
  30. 30A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Eight2002-12-17Canon
  31. 31A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Reminiscence Chapter2003-01-07Recap
  32. 32A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Nine2003-01-14Canon
  33. 33A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Ten2003-01-21Canon
  34. 34A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Eleven2003-01-28Canon
  35. 35A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Twelve2003-02-04Canon
  36. 36A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Thirteen2003-02-18Canon
  37. 37A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Fourteen2003-02-25Canon
  38. 38A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Chapter Fifteen2003-03-04Canon
  39. 39A Great Distance in the Wind, the Sky at Dawn - Final Chapter2003-03-11Canon
  40. 40Ally of the Moon2003-07-05Canon
  41. 41Sea God of the East, Vast Sea of the West - Chapter One2003-07-26Canon
  42. 42Sea God of the East, Vast Sea of the West - Chapter Two2003-08-02Canon
  43. 43Sea God of the East, Vast Sea of the West - Chapter Three2003-04-16Canon
  44. 44Sea God of the East, Vast Sea of the West - Final Chapter2003-08-23Canon
  45. 45Sea God of the East, Vast Sea of the West - Reminiscence Chapter2003-04-30Recap

About this filler list

TV · 2002 · complete. Filler and recap flags come from MyAnimeList’s episode list, which AnimeSparks refreshes regularly.

Filler episodes tell stories that aren’t in the source material, usually because the anime caught up with the manga. Recaps summarise earlier episodes. Skipping both is the fastest way through the main story.

Frequently asked questions

How many filler episodes does The Twelve Kingdoms have?

MyAnimeList marks 0 of 45 episodes as filler and 4 as recaps, 8.9% in total.

Which The Twelve Kingdoms episodes can I skip?

The filler and recap episodes: 14, 21, 31, 45.

Should I skip filler?

Skipping filler saves time and keeps the main story moving. Some filler arcs are fan favourites, though, so skim the episode titles before you decide.

Episode list: MyAnimeList, provided by the Tenrai API and refreshed daily. AnimeSparks is not affiliated with MyAnimeList or Tenrai.