Head to head
Cosmic Break vs Darling in the FranXX
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
- Darling in the FranXX is rated higher by the community: 7.38 vs 6.99.
- Darling in the FranXX is more widely watched, with 618× the members.
- Cosmic Break is the quicker watch, 9h 8m shorter.
- Fans favorite Darling in the FranXX more often (2.4% vs 0.7% of members).
- They share Mecha.
| Cosmic Break | Darling in the FranXX | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 6.99 | 7.38higher |
| Rank by score | #5,720 | #3,122better |
| Members | 137 | 84,695more |
| Favorited by | 0.7% | 2.4%more |
| Time to watch | 28mshorter | 9h 36m |
| Episodes | 4 | 24 |
| Format | ONA | TV Series |
| Aired | 2010–2012 | 2018 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | A-1 Pictures, Trigger, CLOVERWORKS |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 9% vs 34%
- Cosmic Break
- Darling in the FranXX
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| Cosmic Break | Darling in the FranXX | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 2% |
| 2★ | 4% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 2% |
| 4★ | 8% | 7% |
| 5★ | 15% | 6% |
| 6★ | 23% | 10% |
| 7★ | 34% | 22% |
| 8★ | 6% | 16% |
| 9★ | 4% | 11% |
| 10★ | 6% | 23% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Cosmic Break | 28m |
| Darling in the FranXX | 9h 36m |
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Shared genres
Only Darling in the FranXX
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Cosmic Break vs Darling in the FranXX FAQ
Is Cosmic Break better than Darling in the FranXX?
By community score, Darling in the FranXX is ahead (7.38 vs 6.99). Both are mecha, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Cosmic Break or Darling in the FranXX?
Darling in the FranXX is longer: 9h 36m against 28m.
Which is more popular?
Darling in the FranXX has more members on Kitsu (84,695 vs 137).
If I liked Cosmic Break, will I like Darling in the FranXX?
Probably, if it was the mecha side you enjoyed.

