Head to head
Buddy Complex vs Neon Genesis Evangelion
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
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is rated higher by the community: 8.21 vs 6.92.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is more widely watched, with 15× the members.
- Buddy Complex is the quicker watch, 5h 12m shorter.
- Fans favorite Neon Genesis Evangelion more often (4.3% vs 0.4% of members).
- They share Mecha, Action, Science Fiction.
| Buddy Complex | Neon Genesis Evangelion | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 6.92 | 8.21higher |
| Rank by score | #6,213 | #261better |
| Members | 7,886 | 116,569more |
| Favorited by | 0.4% | 4.3%more |
| Time to watch | 5h 12mshorter | 10h 24m |
| Episodes | 13 | 26 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2014 | 1995–1996 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | GAINAX, Tatsunoko Production |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 16% vs 55%
- Buddy Complex
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
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| Buddy Complex | Neon Genesis Evangelion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 2% |
| 2★ | 1% | 1% |
| 3★ | 2% | 0% |
| 4★ | 5% | 4% |
| 5★ | 9% | 2% |
| 6★ | 19% | 5% |
| 7★ | 27% | 14% |
| 8★ | 19% | 18% |
| 9★ | 8% | 18% |
| 10★ | 8% | 36% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Buddy Complex | 5h 12m |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | 10h 24m |
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Shared genres
Only Neon Genesis Evangelion
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Buddy Complex vs Neon Genesis Evangelion FAQ
Is Buddy Complex better than Neon Genesis Evangelion?
By community score, Neon Genesis Evangelion is ahead (8.21 vs 6.92). Both are mecha and action, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Buddy Complex or Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is longer: 10h 24m against 5h 12m.
Which is more popular?
Neon Genesis Evangelion has more members on Kitsu (116,569 vs 7,886).
If I liked Buddy Complex, will I like Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Probably, if it was the mecha, action, science fiction side you enjoyed.