Head to head
Darling in the FranXX vs Kirameki☆Project
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 7.03.
- Darling in the FranXX is more widely watched, with 266× the members.
- Kirameki☆Project is the quicker watch, 7h 6m shorter.
- Fans favorite Darling in the FranXX more often (2.4% vs 0.0% of members).
- They share Science Fiction, Mecha.
| Darling in the FranXX | Kirameki☆Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.38higher | 7.03 |
| Rank by score | #3,122better | #5,377 |
| Members | 84,695more | 318 |
| Favorited by | 2.4%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 9h 36m | 2h 30mshorter |
| Episodes | 24 | 5 |
| Format | TV Series | OVA |
| Aired | 2018 | 2005–2006 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures, Trigger, CLOVERWORKS | Studio Fantasia |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 34% vs 13%
- Darling in the FranXX
- Kirameki☆Project
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| Darling in the FranXX | Kirameki☆Project | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 0% |
| 2★ | 1% | 0% |
| 3★ | 2% | 1% |
| 4★ | 7% | 7% |
| 5★ | 6% | 10% |
| 6★ | 10% | 36% |
| 7★ | 22% | 20% |
| 8★ | 16% | 13% |
| 9★ | 11% | 12% |
| 10★ | 23% | 1% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Darling in the FranXX | 9h 36m |
| Kirameki☆Project | 2h 30m |
Shared genres
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Darling in the FranXX vs Kirameki☆Project FAQ
Is Darling in the FranXX better than Kirameki☆Project?
By community score, Darling in the FranXX is ahead (7.38 vs 7.03). Both are science fiction and mecha, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Darling in the FranXX or Kirameki☆Project?
Darling in the FranXX is longer: 9h 36m against 2h 30m.
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 Kirameki☆Project?
Probably, if it was the science fiction, mecha side you enjoyed.

