Head to head
Bakuman. vs Kakushin
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
- Bakuman. is rated higher by the community: 8.12 vs 6.78.
- Bakuman. is more widely watched, with 290× the members.
- Kakushin is the quicker watch, 9h 57m shorter.
- Fans favorite Bakuman. more often (1.4% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Bakuman. | Kakushin | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.12higher | 6.78 |
| Rank by score | #593better | #7,213 |
| Members | 47,044more | 162 |
| Favorited by | 1.4%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 10h | 3mshorter |
| Episodes | 25 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | ONA |
| Aired | 2010–2011 | 2016 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | J.C.Staff | – |
| Age rating | PG | G |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 44% vs 13%
- Bakuman.
- Kakushin
0%15%30%
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
Show as table
| Bakuman. | Kakushin | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 0% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 7% |
| 4★ | 2% | 14% |
| 5★ | 2% | 17% |
| 6★ | 6% | 27% |
| 7★ | 17% | 18% |
| 8★ | 28% | 4% |
| 9★ | 20% | 4% |
| 10★ | 24% | 8% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Bakuman. | 10h |
| Kakushin | 3m |
Shared genres
None
Only Kakushin
More comparisons
Bakuman. vs Kakushin FAQ
Is Bakuman. better than Kakushin?
By community score, Bakuman. is ahead (8.12 vs 6.78). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Bakuman. or Kakushin?
Bakuman. is longer: 10h against 3m.
Which is more popular?
Bakuman. has more members on Kitsu (47,044 vs 162).
If I liked Bakuman., will I like Kakushin?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Bakuman.” list instead.

