How to Watch Lord of the Mysteries Special Episode 1 ‘City of Silver’: All Available Options

The global anime community is buzzing as one of dark fantasy’s most anticipated releases has finally arrived. The premiere of Lord of the Mysteries Special Episode 1, titled “City of Silver,” on June 20, 2026, marks a pivotal milestone for both die-hard fans of the original web novel and newcomers tracking the breakout donghua (Chinese animation) adaptation. Produced by Tencent Video and animated by the acclaimed B.CMAY PICTURES, the series impressed fans with its impeccable animation in just its first two episodes.

For fans, that means fresh worldbuilding and a deeper look at the tarot-driven mystery at the heart of the series. And, for first-timers, it is a timely chance to jump in with a self-contained, high-stakes story.

Lord of the Mysteries Special Episode 1 ‘City of Silver’ Release Details

After Season 1, Episode 13, the series officially premiered Lord of the Mysteries Special Episode 1: “City of Silver” on June 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Beijing Time (UTC+8), which corresponds to 10:00 PM ET and 7:00 PM PT on June 19 in North America.

This premiere marks the first installment of a confirmed three-part special event airing throughout June 2026. While the subsequent two episodes, collectively titled “The Marked Hunt,” are scheduled to follow later in the month, “City of Silver” stands alone as a feature-length event exploring one of the novel’s most iconic subplots.

Below is a short table for the time zones:

Where to Watch/Stream Lord of the Mysteries Special Episode 1 ‘City of Silver’?

Klein Moretti from Lord of Mysteries: City of Silver. [Credit: B.CMAY Pictures]

The officially confirmed viewing option for “City of Silver” is Crunchyroll (North America, Europe, Central America, South America, and Africa), where the episode is already listed on the platform as E1 – Lord of Mysteries Special: City of Silver. Crunchyroll’s series page also carries the main Lord of Mysteries anime, making the streamer the central hub for viewers following the donghua in English-speaking and global markets.

The main 2025 Lord of Mysteries series was previously available through multiple services, like Crunchyroll and WeTV. But the special announcement only names Crunchyroll for the June 2026 premiere of City of Silver.

What Is Lord of the Mysteries About?

A still from Lord of the Mysteries Special Episode 1: City of Silver.. [Credit: B.CMAY Pictures]

For those unfamiliar with the phenomenon, Lord of the Mysteries is adapted from the legendary web novel written by Cuttlefish. The story begins in the year 1349 of the Epoch Calendar, tracking an ordinary youth named Zhou Mingrui who abruptly awakens in an alternate, Victorian-era world inside the body of a deceased university graduate named Klein Moretti. Klein quickly discovers that this new reality is a treacherous landscape where rapid industrial development, ironclad steam dreadnoughts, and mechanical engineering coexist uneasily with ancient occultism, hidden cults, and sanity-shattering cosmic horrors.

The cornerstone of the series’ immense popularity is its uniquely rigid and intricate power framework known as the Pathway System. Supernatural power is organized into 22 distinct Pathways, many of which are symbolically associated with the tarot-inspired structure that underpins the story’s mythology.

To gain power, an individual must consume specific, highly volatile alchemical potions to ascend through ten successive “Sequences” (ranging from Sequence 9 up to Sequence 0). However, this power comes at a terrifying psychological cost: every step forward brings a Beyonder closer to “losing control,” a state of irreversible madness where they mutate into mindless monsters.

Whether you’re a longtime novel reader or a newcomer drawn in by the donghua’s growing popularity, the special offers a deeper look into the franchise’s rich mythology and supernatural world.

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