Head to head
Darling in the FranXX vs RideBack
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 7.17.
- Darling in the FranXX is more widely watched, with 16× the members.
- RideBack is the quicker watch, 4h 48m shorter.
- Fans favorite Darling in the FranXX more often (2.4% vs 0.3% of members).
- They share Science Fiction, Mecha, Action.
| Darling in the FranXX | RideBack | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.38higher | 7.17 |
| Rank by score | #3,124better | #4,393 |
| Members | 84,672more | 5,184 |
| Favorited by | 2.4%more | 0.3% |
| Time to watch | 9h 36m | 4h 48mshorter |
| Episodes | 24 | 12 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2018 | 2009 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | A-1 Pictures, Trigger, CLOVERWORKS | Madhouse |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 34% vs 18%
- Darling in the FranXX
- RideBack
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| Darling in the FranXX | RideBack | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 0% |
| 2★ | 1% | 1% |
| 3★ | 2% | 1% |
| 4★ | 7% | 5% |
| 5★ | 6% | 8% |
| 6★ | 10% | 17% |
| 7★ | 22% | 25% |
| 8★ | 16% | 25% |
| 9★ | 11% | 9% |
| 10★ | 23% | 9% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Darling in the FranXX | 9h 36m |
| RideBack | 4h 48m |
Shared genres
Only RideBack
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Darling in the FranXX vs RideBack FAQ
Is Darling in the FranXX better than RideBack?
By community score, Darling in the FranXX is ahead (7.38 vs 7.17). Both are science fiction and mecha, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Darling in the FranXX or RideBack?
Darling in the FranXX is longer: 9h 36m against 4h 48m.
Which is more popular?
Darling in the FranXX has more members on Kitsu (84,672 vs 5,184).
If I liked Darling in the FranXX, will I like RideBack?
Probably, if it was the science fiction, mecha, action side you enjoyed.

