Head to head
Bakemonogatari vs Castlevania
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
- Scores are effectively tied: 8.21 vs 8.13.
- Bakemonogatari is more widely watched, with 7.2× the members.
- Castlevania is the quicker watch, 4h 24m shorter.
- Fans favorite Bakemonogatari more often (3.0% vs 1.3% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Bakemonogatari | Castlevania | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.21higher | 8.13 |
| Rank by score | #303better | #552 |
| Members | 118,876more | 16,478 |
| Favorited by | 3.0%more | 1.3% |
| Time to watch | 6h | 1h 36mshorter |
| Episodes | 15 | 4 |
| Format | TV Series | ONA |
| Aired | 2009–2010 | 2017 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Shaft | Frederator Studios |
| Age rating | R | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 54% vs 49%
- Bakemonogatari
- Castlevania
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| Bakemonogatari | Castlevania | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 2% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 4% | 4% |
| 5★ | 2% | 2% |
| 6★ | 4% | 4% |
| 7★ | 14% | 23% |
| 8★ | 20% | 17% |
| 9★ | 22% | 12% |
| 10★ | 32% | 37% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Bakemonogatari | 6h |
| Castlevania | 1h 36m |
Shared genres
None
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Bakemonogatari vs Castlevania FAQ
Is Bakemonogatari better than Castlevania?
By community score, Bakemonogatari is ahead (8.21 vs 8.13). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Bakemonogatari or Castlevania?
Bakemonogatari is longer: 6h against 1h 36m.
Which is more popular?
Bakemonogatari has more members on Kitsu (118,876 vs 16,478).
If I liked Bakemonogatari, will I like Castlevania?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Bakemonogatari” list instead.