Head to head
Area no Kishi vs Kimetsu no Yaiba
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
- Kimetsu no Yaiba is rated higher by the community: 8.62 vs 7.04.
- Kimetsu no Yaiba is more widely watched, with 63× the members.
- Kimetsu no Yaiba is the quicker watch, 5h 10m shorter.
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Area no Kishi | Kimetsu no Yaiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.04 | 8.62higher |
| Rank by score | #5,346 | #21better |
| Members | 6,417 | 403,996more |
| Favorited by | 0.6% | 1.0%more |
| Time to watch | 15h 25m | 10h 15mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 26 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2012 | 2019 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Shin-Ei Animation | ufotable |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 19% vs 68%
- Area no Kishi
- Kimetsu no Yaiba
0%40%80%
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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| Area no Kishi | Kimetsu no Yaiba | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 3% |
| 2★ | 2% | 0% |
| 3★ | 2% | 0% |
| 4★ | 5% | 4% |
| 5★ | 9% | 1% |
| 6★ | 17% | 1% |
| 7★ | 27% | 17% |
| 8★ | 19% | 6% |
| 9★ | 7% | 7% |
| 10★ | 12% | 60% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Area no Kishi | 15h 25m |
| Kimetsu no Yaiba | 10h 15m |
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Shared genres
None
Only Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Area no Kishi vs Kimetsu no Yaiba FAQ
Is Area no Kishi better than Kimetsu no Yaiba?
By community score, Kimetsu no Yaiba is ahead (8.62 vs 7.04). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Area no Kishi or Kimetsu no Yaiba?
Area no Kishi is longer: 15h 25m against 10h 15m.
Which is more popular?
Kimetsu no Yaiba has more members on Kitsu (403,996 vs 6,417).
If I liked Area no Kishi, will I like Kimetsu no Yaiba?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Area no Kishi” list instead.