Head to head
Cipher vs Given
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
- Given is rated higher by the community: 8.20 vs 4.60.
- Given is more widely watched, with 31× the members.
- Cipher is the quicker watch, 3h 33m shorter.
- They share Music, Drama.
| Cipher | Given | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 4.60 | 8.20higher |
| Rank by score | #13,159 | #347better |
| Members | 1,752 | 55,170more |
| Favorited by | 1.0% | 1.3%more |
| Time to watch | 40mshorter | 4h 13m |
| Episodes | 1 | 11 |
| Format | OVA | TV Series |
| Aired | 1989 | 2019 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | Lerche |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 12% vs 61%
- Cipher
- Given
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| Cipher | Given | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 17% | 6% |
| 2★ | 17% | 0% |
| 3★ | 15% | 0% |
| 4★ | 12% | 6% |
| 5★ | 11% | 1% |
| 6★ | 7% | 2% |
| 7★ | 6% | 14% |
| 8★ | 2% | 9% |
| 9★ | 1% | 9% |
| 10★ | 11% | 52% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Cipher | 40m |
| Given | 4h 13m |
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Cipher vs Given FAQ
Is Cipher better than Given?
By community score, Given is ahead (8.20 vs 4.60). Both are music and drama, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Cipher or Given?
Given is longer: 4h 13m against 40m.
Which is more popular?
Given has more members on Kitsu (55,170 vs 1,752).
If I liked Cipher, will I like Given?
Probably, if it was the music, drama side you enjoyed.