Head to head
Candy Candy vs Nanako Kaitai Shinsho
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
- Candy Candy is rated higher by the community: 7.79 vs 6.21.
- Candy Candy is more widely watched, with 2.0× the members.
- Nanako Kaitai Shinsho is the quicker watch, 45h 19m shorter.
- Fans favorite Candy Candy more often (1.3% vs 0.2% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Candy Candy | Nanako Kaitai Shinsho | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.79higher | 6.21 |
| Rank by score | #1,380better | #11,071 |
| Members | 2,689more | 1,354 |
| Favorited by | 1.3%more | 0.2% |
| Time to watch | 47h 55m | 2h 36mshorter |
| Episodes | 115 | 6 |
| Format | TV Series | OVA |
| Aired | 1976–1979 | 1999–2000 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Toei Animation | – |
| Age rating | G | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 43% vs 4%
- Candy Candy
- Nanako Kaitai Shinsho
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| Candy Candy | Nanako Kaitai Shinsho | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 4% |
| 2★ | 1% | 5% |
| 3★ | 1% | 6% |
| 4★ | 3% | 8% |
| 5★ | 6% | 13% |
| 6★ | 10% | 17% |
| 7★ | 19% | 13% |
| 8★ | 17% | 30% |
| 9★ | 20% | 1% |
| 10★ | 23% | 3% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Candy Candy | 47h 55m |
| Nanako Kaitai Shinsho | 2h 36m |
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Shared genres
None
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More comparisons
Candy Candy vs Nanako Kaitai Shinsho FAQ
Is Candy Candy better than Nanako Kaitai Shinsho?
By community score, Candy Candy is ahead (7.79 vs 6.21). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Candy Candy or Nanako Kaitai Shinsho?
Candy Candy is longer: 47h 55m against 2h 36m.
Which is more popular?
Candy Candy has more members on Kitsu (2,689 vs 1,354).
If I liked Candy Candy, will I like Nanako Kaitai Shinsho?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Candy Candy” list instead.