Watch guide
Ling Cage: what order to watch it in?
At a glance3 seasons · 28 episodes
Here are all the seasons, films and specials of Ling Cage in broadcast order, which is also the recommended order to follow the story. To start, go with 灵笼:INCARNATION 上半季. Entries marked "optional" can be skipped without missing anything from the main plot.
Watch the first season in the order of its parts, then the second. The 2021 special is optional. A third season and a film have been announced.
Watch order
- 1Season 1灵笼:INCARNATION 上半季
- 2Specials灵笼:INCARNATION 中章
- 3Season 1灵笼:INCARNATION 下半季
- 4Specials灵笼:INCARNATION 终章
- 5Specials灵笼:INCARNATION 特别篇
- 6Season 2灵笼 第二季
- 7Specials灵笼 第二季 特别篇
- 8Film灵笼 动画电影
First broadcast dates in China and episode counts from Bangumi (bgm.tv). Chibi comedy shorts and motion comics are not listed.
Where to watch legally
In China, Ling Cage streams on Bilibili. Internationally, these platforms often offer subtitled episodes through their apps or official YouTube channels.
Availability varies by country and by season: check the official apps (Tencent Video and WeTV, Bilibili, iQIYI, Youku, Crunchyroll depending on the title) before looking elsewhere. Watching on official platforms also supports the studios making the next seasons.
Read the story
Want to go further than the series? Ling Cage also exists in written or drawn form, which often goes far beyond the episodes aired so far.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start Ling Cage?
Start with 灵笼:INCARNATION 上半季 (Season 1). It is the first entry of the main story; after that, simply follow the broadcast order.
How many episodes does Ling Cage have?
So far the franchise counts 3 seasons · 28 episodes already aired, not including announced episodes.
Do I need to watch the films and specials?
3 entries are optional: you can skip them without losing the thread. The other films and specials are part of the main story.
Where can I watch Ling Cage?
The series streams on Bilibili. Check availability in your country on the official apps.
What is the next release?
The next expected entry is 灵笼 第二季 特别篇: Announced, no date yet.