Head to head
Area 88 (TV) vs Steins;Gate
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
- Steins;Gate is rated higher by the community: 8.23 vs 6.89.
- Steins;Gate is more widely watched, with 163× the members.
- Area 88 (TV) is the quicker watch, 4h 36m shorter.
- Fans favorite Steins;Gate more often (3.9% vs 0.5% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Area 88 (TV) | Steins;Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 6.89 | 8.23higher |
| Rank by score | #6,407 | #180better |
| Members | 1,460 | 238,111more |
| Favorited by | 0.5% | 3.9%more |
| Time to watch | 5hshorter | 9h 36m |
| Episodes | 12 | 24 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2004 | 2011 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Group TAC | WHITE FOX |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 12% vs 64%
- Area 88 (TV)
- Steins;Gate
0%30%60%
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Show as table
| Area 88 (TV) | Steins;Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 0% | 5% |
| 2★ | 2% | 1% |
| 3★ | 2% | 0% |
| 4★ | 4% | 7% |
| 5★ | 10% | 1% |
| 6★ | 20% | 2% |
| 7★ | 30% | 12% |
| 8★ | 18% | 8% |
| 9★ | 5% | 14% |
| 10★ | 8% | 50% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Area 88 (TV) | 5h |
| Steins;Gate | 9h 36m |
Shared genres
None
Only Steins;Gate
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Area 88 (TV) vs Steins;Gate FAQ
Is Area 88 (TV) better than Steins;Gate?
By community score, Steins;Gate is ahead (8.23 vs 6.89). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Area 88 (TV) or Steins;Gate?
Steins;Gate is longer: 9h 36m against 5h.
Which is more popular?
Steins;Gate has more members on Kitsu (238,111 vs 1,460).
If I liked Area 88 (TV), will I like Steins;Gate?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Area 88 (TV)” list instead.