Head to head
Bungou Stray Dogs vs Kokoro Magic "A to Z"
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
- Bungou Stray Dogs is rated higher by the community: 7.87 vs 6.95.
- Bungou Stray Dogs is more widely watched, with 299× the members.
- Kokoro Magic "A to Z" is the quicker watch, 4h 31m shorter.
- Fans favorite Bungou Stray Dogs more often (1.7% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Bungou Stray Dogs | Kokoro Magic "A to Z" | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.87higher | 6.95 |
| Rank by score | #1,143better | #5,951 |
| Members | 76,169more | 255 |
| Favorited by | 1.7%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 4h 36m | 5mshorter |
| Episodes | 12 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Music |
| Aired | 2016 | 2019 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | BONES | Sunrise |
| Age rating | R | G |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 36% vs 12%
- Bungou Stray Dogs
- Kokoro Magic "A to Z"
0%15%30%
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| Bungou Stray Dogs | Kokoro Magic "A to Z" | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 0% | 1% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 1% | 2% |
| 4★ | 3% | 4% |
| 5★ | 3% | 18% |
| 6★ | 8% | 23% |
| 7★ | 25% | 24% |
| 8★ | 24% | 15% |
| 9★ | 14% | 5% |
| 10★ | 22% | 7% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Bungou Stray Dogs | 4h 36m |
| Kokoro Magic "A to Z" | 5m |
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Shared genres
None
Only Kokoro Magic "A to Z"
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Bungou Stray Dogs vs Kokoro Magic "A to Z" FAQ
Is Bungou Stray Dogs better than Kokoro Magic "A to Z"?
By community score, Bungou Stray Dogs is ahead (7.87 vs 6.95). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Bungou Stray Dogs or Kokoro Magic "A to Z"?
Bungou Stray Dogs is longer: 4h 36m against 5m.
Which is more popular?
Bungou Stray Dogs has more members on Kitsu (76,169 vs 255).
If I liked Bungou Stray Dogs, will I like Kokoro Magic "A to Z"?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Bungou Stray Dogs” list instead.

