# Where to Watch DanMachi

**This 2015 opening season gives Bell Cranel's adventure its proper starting point and tells a complete 13-episode arc. Crunchyroll, Hulu, HIDIVE, and Netflix carry the show. Expect an upbeat fantasy adventure about a novice whose ambition keeps outrunning his experience, with dungeon battles balanced by comedy and romantic tension. The appeal lies in watching Bell earn each improvement instead of arriving as an unstoppable hero. At 24 minutes per episode, it is an easy commitment for viewers who enjoy visible character growth, escalating action, and a sincere lead. Start here before considering any sequel or side story.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon)
- [HIDIVE](https://www.hidive.com/tv/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon)
- [Hulu](http://www.hulu.com/is-it-wrong-to-try-to-pick-up-girls-in-a-dungeon)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80185873)

Crunchyroll, Hulu, HIDIVE, and Netflix are the listed legal streaming options for this season. Check the catalog in your region before subscribing, since this page does not establish regional access or which audio tracks each service includes.

## Synopsis

Orario is built above a vast dungeon where adventurers pursue monsters and opportunity under the protection of Familias, groups sponsored by gods who live beside mortals. Bell Cranel begins as the lone adventurer of the small Hestia Familia, inexperienced and badly outmatched by the dangers below. A rescue by the renowned swordswoman Ais Wallenstein gives him a powerful reason to improve. When an unusual gift speeds his growth, every trip underground becomes a test of whether his skill can catch up with his determination. The story stays close to Bell's climb from vulnerable rookie toward someone capable of facing deeper floors, while his bonds in the city give the action warmth.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Premiered:** 2015
- **Studio:** J.C.Staff
- **Score:** 7.3

## Watch Order

Begin with this 13-episode TV season from 2015. It establishes Bell, the Hestia Familia, Orario, and the dungeon before the later sequels and the Sword Oratoria side story branch outward.

- Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka OVA (side\_story)
- Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Gaiden: Sword Oratoria (side\_story)
- Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka Movie: Orion no Ya (side\_story)
- [Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka II](https://hozuna.com/anime/danmachi-season-2) (sequel)

## If You Liked This

- **[Sword Art Online](https://hozuna.com/anime/sword-art-online)**: Sword Art Online is a good follow-up for viewers who respond to rapid improvement, dangerous combat, and a young hero pushed beyond his current ability.
- **[KonoSuba](https://hozuna.com/anime/konosuba)**: KonoSuba takes a much more comic approach to gods and adventuring parties, making it a lively choice if the lighter Familia scenes were your favorite part.
- **[The Rising of the Shield Hero](https://hozuna.com/anime/the-rising-of-the-shield-hero)**: The Rising of the Shield Hero suits viewers drawn to an underdog building strength from a weak position in a fantasy setting. Its tone is harsher than Bell's early journey.
- **[DanMachi Season 5](https://hozuna.com/anime/danmachi-season-5)**: 
- **[Yona of the Dawn](https://hozuna.com/anime/yona-of-the-dawn)**: 
- **[InuYasha](https://hozuna.com/anime/inuyasha)**: 
- **[DanMachi Season 4](https://hozuna.com/anime/danmachi-season-4)**: 
- **[DanMachi Season 3](https://hozuna.com/anime/danmachi-season-3)**: 

## FAQ

### Which services have DanMachi?

The listed services are Crunchyroll, Hulu, HIDIVE, and Netflix. Availability can differ by region, so confirm that this 2015 season appears in your local catalog.

### How long is the first DanMachi season?

The first season contains 13 episodes, and each episode runs 24 minutes. It is a compact introduction to Bell's story rather than a large initial time commitment.

### What should I watch first in DanMachi?

Start with this first TV season. It introduces Bell's path before the sequels and the Sword Oratoria side story, so beginning elsewhere would skip the foundation.

### Is DanMachi mainly fan service?

No. Romance and suggestive comedy are part of its mix, but the season chiefly follows Bell's growth as an adventurer and the risks he takes inside the dungeon.

### Is the first season finished?

Yes, this TV season has finished airing. Its 13 episodes were released in 2015, so you can watch the whole season without waiting for another weekly installment.