Head to head
Buddy Complex vs Darling in the FranXX
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
- Darling in the FranXX is rated higher by the community: 7.38 vs 6.92.
- Darling in the FranXX is more widely watched, with 11× the members.
- Buddy Complex is the quicker watch, 4h 24m shorter.
- Fans favorite Darling in the FranXX more often (2.4% vs 0.4% of members).
- They share Mecha, Action, Science Fiction.
| Buddy Complex | Darling in the FranXX | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 6.92 | 7.38higher |
| Rank by score | #6,213 | #3,124better |
| Members | 7,886 | 84,672more |
| Favorited by | 0.4% | 2.4%more |
| Time to watch | 5h 12mshorter | 9h 36m |
| Episodes | 13 | 24 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2014 | 2018 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | A-1 Pictures, Trigger, CLOVERWORKS |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 16% vs 34%
- Buddy Complex
- Darling in the FranXX
0%15%30%
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
Show as table
| Buddy Complex | Darling in the FranXX | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 2% |
| 2★ | 1% | 1% |
| 3★ | 2% | 2% |
| 4★ | 5% | 7% |
| 5★ | 9% | 6% |
| 6★ | 19% | 10% |
| 7★ | 27% | 22% |
| 8★ | 19% | 16% |
| 9★ | 8% | 11% |
| 10★ | 8% | 23% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Buddy Complex | 5h 12m |
| Darling in the FranXX | 9h 36m |
Only Buddy Complex
Shared genres
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Buddy Complex vs Darling in the FranXX FAQ
Is Buddy Complex better than Darling in the FranXX?
By community score, Darling in the FranXX is ahead (7.38 vs 6.92). Both are mecha and action, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Buddy Complex or Darling in the FranXX?
Darling in the FranXX is longer: 9h 36m against 5h 12m.
Which is more popular?
Darling in the FranXX has more members on Kitsu (84,672 vs 7,886).
If I liked Buddy Complex, will I like Darling in the FranXX?
Probably, if it was the mecha, action, science fiction side you enjoyed.