Head to head
Dragon Ball Kai vs Planetes
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
- Planetes is rated higher by the community: 8.05 vs 7.76.
- Dragon Ball Kai is more widely watched, with 1.2× the members.
- Planetes is the quicker watch, 26h 21m shorter.
- Fans favorite Planetes more often (1.7% vs 1.1% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Dragon Ball Kai | Planetes | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.76 | 8.05higher |
| Rank by score | #1,462 | #732better |
| Members | 27,589more | 23,943 |
| Favorited by | 1.1% | 1.7%more |
| Time to watch | 37h 11m | 10h 50mshorter |
| Episodes | 97 | 26 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2009–2011 | 2003–2004 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Toei Animation | Sunrise |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 35% vs 48%
- Dragon Ball Kai
- Planetes
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| Dragon Ball Kai | Planetes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 3% |
| 2★ | 1% | 0% |
| 3★ | 1% | 0% |
| 4★ | 3% | 3% |
| 5★ | 5% | 2% |
| 6★ | 10% | 5% |
| 7★ | 23% | 14% |
| 8★ | 22% | 25% |
| 9★ | 12% | 24% |
| 10★ | 23% | 24% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Dragon Ball Kai | 37h 11m |
| Planetes | 10h 50m |
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Shared genres
None
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Dragon Ball Kai vs Planetes FAQ
Is Dragon Ball Kai better than Planetes?
By community score, Planetes is ahead (8.05 vs 7.76). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Dragon Ball Kai or Planetes?
Dragon Ball Kai is longer: 37h 11m against 10h 50m.
Which is more popular?
Dragon Ball Kai has more members on Kitsu (27,589 vs 23,943).
If I liked Dragon Ball Kai, will I like Planetes?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Dragon Ball Kai” list instead.