Head to head
Akane-banashi vs Shirobako
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
- Shirobako is rated higher by the community: 8.12 vs 7.97.
- Shirobako is more widely watched, with 41× the members.
- Akane-banashi is the quicker watch, 4h 48m shorter.
- Fans favorite Shirobako more often (1.7% vs 0.7% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Akane-banashi | Shirobako | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.97 | 8.12higher |
| Rank by score | #925 | #584better |
| Members | 966 | 39,796more |
| Favorited by | 0.7% | 1.7%more |
| Time to watch | 4h 48mshorter | 9h 36m |
| Episodes | 12 | 24 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2026 | 2014–2015 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | – |
| Age rating | – | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 41% vs 50%
- Akane-banashi
- Shirobako
0%15%30%
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| Akane-banashi | Shirobako | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 2% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 1% | 3% |
| 5★ | 3% | 2% |
| 6★ | 4% | 5% |
| 7★ | 22% | 14% |
| 8★ | 29% | 23% |
| 9★ | 24% | 25% |
| 10★ | 16% | 25% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Akane-banashi | 4h 48m |
| Shirobako | 9h 36m |
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Shared genres
None
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Akane-banashi vs Shirobako FAQ
Is Akane-banashi better than Shirobako?
By community score, Shirobako 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 Shirobako?
Shirobako is longer: 9h 36m against 4h 48m.
Which is more popular?
Shirobako has more members on Kitsu (39,796 vs 966).
If I liked Akane-banashi, will I like Shirobako?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Akane-banashi” list instead.