Head to head
Cardcaptor Sakura vs Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.

Left in charts
Cardcaptor Sakura
★ 8.13 · 1998–2000

Right in charts
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation
★ 7.57 · 2018
The short version
- Cardcaptor Sakura is rated higher by the community: 8.13 vs 7.57.
- Cardcaptor Sakura is more widely watched, with 38× the members.
- Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation is the quicker watch, 27h 19m shorter.
- Fans favorite Cardcaptor Sakura more often (2.9% vs 0.2% of members).
- They share Magic, Action, Comedy.
| Cardcaptor Sakura | Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.13higher | 7.57 |
| Rank by score | #570better | #2,190 |
| Members | 34,675more | 901 |
| Favorited by | 2.9%more | 0.2% |
| Time to watch | 29h 10m | 1h 51mshorter |
| Episodes | 70 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 1998–2000 | 2018 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | Seven Arcs Pictures |
| Age rating | PG | – |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 47% vs 34%
- Cardcaptor Sakura
- Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation
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| Cardcaptor Sakura | Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 3% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 2% | 7% |
| 5★ | 2% | 6% |
| 6★ | 7% | 6% |
| 7★ | 19% | 23% |
| 8★ | 20% | 21% |
| 9★ | 16% | 12% |
| 10★ | 31% | 23% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Cardcaptor Sakura | 29h 10m |
| Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation | 1h 51m |
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Cardcaptor Sakura vs Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation FAQ
Is Cardcaptor Sakura better than Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation?
By community score, Cardcaptor Sakura is ahead (8.13 vs 7.57). Both are magic and action, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Cardcaptor Sakura or Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation?
Cardcaptor Sakura is longer: 29h 10m against 1h 51m.
Which is more popular?
Cardcaptor Sakura has more members on Kitsu (34,675 vs 901).
If I liked Cardcaptor Sakura, will I like Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation?
Probably, if it was the magic, action, comedy side you enjoyed.