Head to head
Akane-banashi vs Bakuman.
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.
The short version
- Bakuman. is rated higher by the community: 8.12 vs 7.97.
- Bakuman. is more widely watched, with 49× the members.
- Akane-banashi is the quicker watch, 5h 12m shorter.
- Fans favorite Bakuman. more often (1.4% vs 0.7% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Akane-banashi | Bakuman. | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.97 | 8.12higher |
| Rank by score | #925 | #587better |
| Members | 966 | 47,033more |
| Favorited by | 0.7% | 1.4%more |
| Time to watch | 4h 48mshorter | 10h |
| Episodes | 12 | 25 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2026 | 2010–2011 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | J.C.Staff |
| Age rating | – | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 41% vs 44%
- Akane-banashi
- Bakuman.
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| Akane-banashi | Bakuman. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 1% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 1% | 2% |
| 5★ | 3% | 2% |
| 6★ | 4% | 6% |
| 7★ | 22% | 17% |
| 8★ | 29% | 28% |
| 9★ | 24% | 20% |
| 10★ | 16% | 24% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Akane-banashi | 4h 48m |
| Bakuman. | 10h |
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Shared genres
None
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Akane-banashi vs Bakuman. FAQ
Is Akane-banashi better than Bakuman.?
By community score, Bakuman. is ahead (8.12 vs 7.97). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Akane-banashi or Bakuman.?
Bakuman. is longer: 10h against 4h 48m.
Which is more popular?
Bakuman. has more members on Kitsu (47,033 vs 966).
If I liked Akane-banashi, will I like Bakuman.?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Akane-banashi” list instead.