Head to head
Barakamon vs Koe no Katachi
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
- Koe no Katachi is rated higher by the community: 8.37 vs 8.20.
- Koe no Katachi is more widely watched, with 5.8× the members.
- Koe no Katachi is the quicker watch, 2h 14m shorter.
- Fans favorite Barakamon more often (2.1% vs 1.1% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Barakamon | Koe no Katachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.20 | 8.37higher |
| Rank by score | #353 | #68better |
| Members | 59,015 | 342,692more |
| Favorited by | 2.1%more | 1.1% |
| Time to watch | 4h 24m | 2h 10mshorter |
| Episodes | 12 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 2014 | 2016 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Kinema Citrus | Kyoto Animation |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 52% vs 66%
- Barakamon
- Koe no Katachi
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| Barakamon | Koe no Katachi | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 5% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 3% | 6% |
| 5★ | 1% | 1% |
| 6★ | 3% | 1% |
| 7★ | 15% | 15% |
| 8★ | 23% | 5% |
| 9★ | 23% | 9% |
| 10★ | 29% | 57% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Barakamon | 4h 24m |
| Koe no Katachi | 2h 10m |
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Shared genres
None
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Barakamon vs Koe no Katachi FAQ
Is Barakamon better than Koe no Katachi?
By community score, Koe no Katachi is ahead (8.37 vs 8.20). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Barakamon or Koe no Katachi?
Barakamon is longer: 4h 24m against 2h 10m.
Which is more popular?
Koe no Katachi has more members on Kitsu (342,692 vs 59,015).
If I liked Barakamon, will I like Koe no Katachi?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Barakamon” list instead.