Why Story Order exists
Stories often continue across formats and release out of sequence. Story Order shows how those pieces connect, without forcing separate continuities into one invented timeline.
Our methodology
- Chronology is the default; release order remains available.
- Each underlying story appears once, with its researched versions grouped beneath it.
- Canon, continuity and uncertain placements are labelled.
- Starter Mode provides a shorter route without replacing the full guide.
- Coverage dates and reviewed guidance explain what has actually been checked.
Read the complete editorial methodology, including source priorities, ambiguous timeline rules and update standards.
48 universes and growing
Every universe uses the same chronology, release-order view, story-version grouping and coverage notes. Some maps are deeper than others; each page states its current scope.
Who maintains Story Order
Story Order is independently maintained. “Story Order Editorial” is the publishing credit used for this site’s guides and articles; it is not a claim of franchise affiliation or a roster of named specialist reviewers. The maintainer is responsible for the site’s ordering choices, scope notes and corrections.
What you can check for yourself
Guide source links and article citations identify the evidence behind factual claims. Starting recommendations are editorial judgments: an earlier event is not automatically the best first story. Where evidence does not settle a placement, the guide should say so rather than invent an exact date.
Software and AI assistance may support organisation and drafting. Neither is a source for a canon claim. A source link supports a specific statement; it does not mean its publisher has reviewed or endorsed Story Order.
See the correction and update process, or contact the maintainer with the guide URL, proposed change and supporting evidence.
Independence
Story Order is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any studio, publisher or other rights holder referenced in a guide. Titles and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.