Head to head
Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol vs Steins;Gate
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
- Steins;Gate is rated higher by the community: 8.23 vs 5.50.
- Steins;Gate is more widely watched, with 272× the members.
- Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol is the quicker watch, 9h 10m shorter.
- Fans favorite Steins;Gate more often (3.9% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol | Steins;Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 5.50 | 8.23higher |
| Rank by score | #12,814 | #181better |
| Members | 874 | 238,140more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 3.9%more |
| Time to watch | 26mshorter | 9h 36m |
| Episodes | 1 | 24 |
| Format | OVA | TV Series |
| Aired | 1989 | 2011 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | AIC | WHITE FOX |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 6% vs 64%
- Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol
- Steins;Gate
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| Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol | Steins;Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 4% | 5% |
| 2★ | 5% | 1% |
| 3★ | 8% | 0% |
| 4★ | 21% | 7% |
| 5★ | 22% | 1% |
| 6★ | 18% | 2% |
| 7★ | 13% | 12% |
| 8★ | 3% | 8% |
| 9★ | 1% | 14% |
| 10★ | 5% | 50% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol | 26m |
| Steins;Gate | 9h 36m |
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Shared genres
None
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Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol vs Steins;Gate FAQ
Is Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol better than Steins;Gate?
By community score, Steins;Gate is ahead (8.23 vs 5.50). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol or Steins;Gate?
Steins;Gate is longer: 9h 36m against 26m.
Which is more popular?
Steins;Gate has more members on Kitsu (238,140 vs 874).
If I liked Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol, will I like Steins;Gate?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol” list instead.