Head to head
Darling in the FranXX vs Chou Kousoku Gran Doll
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
Darling in the FranXX
★ 7.38 · 2018

Right in charts
Chou Kousoku Gran Doll
★ 6.35 · 1997
The short version
- Darling in the FranXX is rated higher by the community: 7.38 vs 6.35.
- Darling in the FranXX is more widely watched, with 266× the members.
- Chou Kousoku Gran Doll is the quicker watch, 8h 9m shorter.
- Fans favorite Darling in the FranXX more often (2.4% vs 0.0% of members).
- They share Mecha, Action.
| Darling in the FranXX | Chou Kousoku Gran Doll | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.38higher | 6.35 |
| Rank by score | #3,122better | #10,301 |
| Members | 84,695more | 318 |
| Favorited by | 2.4%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 9h 36m | 1h 27mshorter |
| Episodes | 24 | 3 |
| Format | TV Series | OVA |
| Aired | 2018 | 1997 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures, Trigger, CLOVERWORKS | – |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 34% vs 9%
- Darling in the FranXX
- Chou Kousoku Gran Doll
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| Darling in the FranXX | Chou Kousoku Gran Doll | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 2% |
| 2★ | 1% | 5% |
| 3★ | 2% | 8% |
| 4★ | 7% | 11% |
| 5★ | 6% | 15% |
| 6★ | 10% | 35% |
| 7★ | 22% | 9% |
| 8★ | 16% | 6% |
| 9★ | 11% | 1% |
| 10★ | 23% | 9% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Darling in the FranXX | 9h 36m |
| Chou Kousoku Gran Doll | 1h 27m |
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Darling in the FranXX vs Chou Kousoku Gran Doll FAQ
Is Darling in the FranXX better than Chou Kousoku Gran Doll?
By community score, Darling in the FranXX is ahead (7.38 vs 6.35). Both are mecha and action, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Darling in the FranXX or Chou Kousoku Gran Doll?
Darling in the FranXX is longer: 9h 36m against 1h 27m.
Which is more popular?
Darling in the FranXX has more members on Kitsu (84,695 vs 318).
If I liked Darling in the FranXX, will I like Chou Kousoku Gran Doll?
Probably, if it was the mecha, action side you enjoyed.