Head to head
Chihayafuru vs Shadowverse
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
- Chihayafuru is rated higher by the community: 8.13 vs 5.81.
- Chihayafuru is more widely watched, with 34× the members.
- Chihayafuru is the quicker watch, 10h 2m shorter.
- Fans favorite Chihayafuru more often (1.5% vs 0.2% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Chihayafuru | Shadowverse | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.13higher | 5.81 |
| Rank by score | #553better | #12,352 |
| Members | 42,134more | 1,223 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.2% |
| Time to watch | 9h 10mshorter | 19h 12m |
| Episodes | 25 | 48 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2011–2012 | 2020–2021 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Madhouse | Zexcs |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 46% vs 6%
- Chihayafuru
- Shadowverse
0%15%30%
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| Chihayafuru | Shadowverse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 6% |
| 2★ | 0% | 3% |
| 3★ | 0% | 7% |
| 4★ | 3% | 12% |
| 5★ | 2% | 26% |
| 6★ | 5% | 18% |
| 7★ | 15% | 17% |
| 8★ | 27% | 5% |
| 9★ | 21% | 2% |
| 10★ | 25% | 4% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Chihayafuru | 9h 10m |
| Shadowverse | 19h 12m |
Only Chihayafuru
Shared genres
None
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Chihayafuru vs Shadowverse FAQ
Is Chihayafuru better than Shadowverse?
By community score, Chihayafuru is ahead (8.13 vs 5.81). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Chihayafuru or Shadowverse?
Shadowverse is longer: 19h 12m against 9h 10m.
Which is more popular?
Chihayafuru has more members on Kitsu (42,134 vs 1,223).
If I liked Chihayafuru, will I like Shadowverse?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Chihayafuru” list instead.