Underdog comeback Fantasy Rebirth & time travel Royalty & palace intrigue

[Dubbed] Once A Koi, Now A Dragon

[Dubbed] Once A Koi, Now A Dragon is on ShortMax. Episodes 1–9 of 70 are free.

An underdog and fantasy drama.

VIEWS ON SHORTMAX 52.8K

70 episodes. The first 9 are free, and the paywall starts at episode 10.

Is it worth paying?

Episodes70

Free episodes1–9

Paywall startsEp 10

Pass from$9.99/week

Time to finish~1.9 h

ReleasedApril 21, 2026

Saved by17.6K

ShortMax doesn't publish a price per episode, so we can't total it. Check the unlock button in the app before you pay, and compare it with the weekly pass.

Episode data checked Oct 9, 2026 on ShortMax. Prices: ShortMax publishes no price per episode. Its US App Store listing shows one-time purchases from $3.49 to $24.99 and a Weekly Pass Pro at $9.99 and at $19.99; it does not say how many coins each purchase gives or what an episode costs. Source.

How it compares

70 episodes is about average for ShortMax (typical: 61).
9 free episodes is fewer than the typical ShortMax drama (10). That is about 13% of the story before the paywall.

What ShortMax tags it as

High Fantasy Reversal of Fortune Urban Fantasy

Questions people ask

Where can I watch [Dubbed] Once A Koi, Now A Dragon?

On ShortMax, in the app or on its website. Episodes 1–9 are free and the paywall starts at episode 10.

How many episodes does [Dubbed] Once A Koi, Now A Dragon have?

70 episodes, about 1–2 minutes each.

Can I watch [Dubbed] Once A Koi, Now A Dragon for free?

Episodes 1–9 are free on ShortMax. After that you need coins or a pass.

How much does it cost to finish [Dubbed] Once A Koi, Now A Dragon?

ShortMax does not publish its price per episode, so we cannot add it up. Its US App Store listing shows weekly subscriptions from $9.99 a week; the price you are offered is on the payment screen in the app.

Is there a season 2 or part 2 of [Dubbed] Once A Koi, Now A Dragon?

ShortMax has not listed one. We check its shelves every day, and as of Oct 9, 2026 there is no second part under this title.

When did [Dubbed] Once A Koi, Now A Dragon come out?

ShortMax lists it as released on April 21, 2026.