Head to head
Area no Kishi vs Kimi no Na wa.
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
- Kimi no Na wa. is rated higher by the community: 8.33 vs 7.04.
- Kimi no Na wa. is more widely watched, with 66× the members.
- Kimi no Na wa. is the quicker watch, 13h 39m shorter.
- They share Drama, School Life.
| Area no Kishi | Kimi no Na wa. | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.04 | 8.33higher |
| Rank by score | #5,343 | #90better |
| Members | 6,417 | 420,661more |
| Favorited by | 0.6% | 1.0%more |
| Time to watch | 15h 25m | 1h 46mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 2012 | 2016 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Shin-Ei Animation | CoMix Wave Films |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 19% vs 64%
- Area no Kishi
- Kimi no Na wa.
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| Area no Kishi | Kimi no Na wa. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 4% |
| 2★ | 2% | 0% |
| 3★ | 2% | 0% |
| 4★ | 5% | 7% |
| 5★ | 9% | 1% |
| 6★ | 17% | 1% |
| 7★ | 27% | 16% |
| 8★ | 19% | 5% |
| 9★ | 7% | 8% |
| 10★ | 12% | 56% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Area no Kishi | 15h 25m |
| Kimi no Na wa. | 1h 46m |
Shared genres
Only Kimi no Na wa.
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Area no Kishi vs Kimi no Na wa. FAQ
Is Area no Kishi better than Kimi no Na wa.?
By community score, Kimi no Na wa. is ahead (8.33 vs 7.04). Both are drama and school life, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Area no Kishi or Kimi no Na wa.?
Area no Kishi is longer: 15h 25m against 1h 46m.
Which is more popular?
Kimi no Na wa. has more members on Kitsu (420,661 vs 6,417).
If I liked Area no Kishi, will I like Kimi no Na wa.?
Probably, if it was the drama, school life side you enjoyed.