How many filler episodes does D.Gray-man have?

D.Gray-man has 25 filler episodes (22%) out of 116 total. You can skip all of them without missing any story content.

Can I skip filler episodes in D.Gray-man?

Yes. Filler episodes in D.Gray-man are anime-original content not adapted from the source material. Skipping them will not affect your understanding of the main story. Use the episode list on this page to identify each episode's type.

Which episodes of D.Gray-man are canon?

D.Gray-man has 88 canon episodes out of 116 total. Canon episodes directly adapt the original source material and are essential viewing.

D.Gray-man Filler List

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D.Gray-man follows Allen Walker, a young Exorcist wielding a cursed left arm that can destroy demonic beings called Akuma. As a member of the Black Order, Allen searches for pieces of a mystical substance called Innocence while battling the Millennium Earl and his forces.

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Studio

TMS Entertainment

Premiered

Fall 2006

Status

Completed

Filler %

22%

Episode distribution (116 total)

88 Canon3 Mixed25 Filler

Does D.Gray-man Have Filler?

Yes, D.Gray-man has filler. Out of 116 total episodes, 25 episodes are filler (22% of the series), and 3 episodes are mixed (partially canon). The 88 canon episodes are essential viewing — use the filler guide below to decide what to skip.

Filler Episodes — Quick Reference

Ep 14–18(Original Series (Introduction))

Ep 25(Original Series (Introduction))

Ep 27(Original Series (Introduction))

Ep 29–36(Original Series (Introduction))

Ep 41–50(Original Series (Introduction))

These ranges represent episodes classified as anime-only filler. Mixed episodes may contain some canon content.

Author / Creator

Katsura Hoshino

Original Creator ·

Main Characters

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Allen Walker

Protagonist

Allen Walker is a kind-hearted Exorcist marked by a cursed left arm capable of destroying Akuma, searching for a cure to his curse while battling the Millennium Earl's forces.

Lenalee Lee

Supporting

Lenalee Lee is a Black Order Exorcist who fights using Innocence-powered Dark Boots, and the younger sister of the Order's chief scientist, Komui Lee.

Yu Kanda

Supporting

Yu Kanda is a cold, solitary Exorcist who wields the sword Mugen, initially antagonistic toward Allen before becoming a reluctant ally.

Lavi

Supporting

Lavi is an easygoing Exorcist and apprentice Bookman, tasked with recording the Black Order's history while fighting as a hammer-wielding Exorcist.

Episode List (116 Episodes)

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#	Title	Type	Arc / Season	Air Date	Rating
1	The Boy Who Hunts Akuma	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Oct 3, 2006	4.0
2	The Black Order	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Oct 10, 2006	4.0
3	The Ghost of Mater	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Oct 17, 2006	4.1
4	Old Man of the Soil and a Lonely Night's Aria	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Oct 24, 2006	4.1
5	Let Me Hear the Lullaby	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Oct 31, 2006	4.3
6	That Which Calls Forth Disaster	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Nov 7, 2006	4.2
7	Tombstone of Memories	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Nov 14, 2006	4.2
8	The Black Order Annihilation Incident	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Nov 21, 2006	3.6
9	The Rewinding Town	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Nov 28, 2006	4.3
10	The Bad Luck Woman's Innocence	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Dec 5, 2006	4.1
11	Miranda Lotto's Feelings	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Dec 12, 2006	—
12	And Snow Falls Over the Town	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Dec 19, 2006	—
13	With the Coat	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Dec 26, 2006	—
14	The Leaf of Revival	Filler	Original Series (Introduction)	Jan 9, 2007	—
15	Beyond the Snowstorm	Filler	Original Series (Introduction)	Jan 16, 2007	—
16	Millennium Swordsman	Filler	Original Series (Introduction)	Jan 23, 2007	—
17	Pride of the Swordsmen	Filler	Original Series (Introduction)	Jan 30, 2007	4.2
18	Lenalee's Love	Filler	Original Series (Introduction)	Feb 6, 2007	3.8
19	Vampire of the Solitary Castle	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Feb 13, 2007	3.9
20	Go For It, Exorcists!	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Feb 20, 2007	4.1
21	Krory Attacks	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Feb 27, 2007	4.4
22	The Truth About Eliade	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Mar 6, 2007	4.4
23	The Vampire Whom I Loved	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Mar 13, 2007	4.4
24	Krory's New Beginning	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Mar 20, 2007	4.3
25	The General's Chains	Filler	Original Series (Introduction)	Mar 27, 2007	4.4
26	The Beginning of the End	Mixed	Original Series (Introduction)	Apr 3, 2007	4.5
27	My Mentor, General Cross	Filler	Original Series (Introduction)	Apr 10, 2007	4.2
28	Exorcist Krory	Canon	Original Series (Introduction)	Apr 17, 2007	3.9
29	The One Who Sells Souls: Part 1	Filler	Original Series (Introduction)	Apr 24, 2007	4.0
30	The One Who Sells Souls: Part 2	Filler	Original Series (Introduction)	May 1, 2007	4.0

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⚠️ Episode classifications are collated from multiple publicly available data sources and may contain inaccuracies.

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