Head to head
ef: A Tale of Melodies. vs Steins;Gate
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
- Steins;Gate is rated higher by the community: 8.23 vs 7.92.
- Steins;Gate is more widely watched, with 14× the members.
- ef: A Tale of Melodies. is the quicker watch, 4h 48m shorter.
- Fans favorite Steins;Gate more often (3.9% vs 0.7% of members).
- They share Drama.
| ef: A Tale of Melodies. | Steins;Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.92 | 8.23higher |
| Rank by score | #1,042 | #183better |
| Members | 16,712 | 238,229more |
| Favorited by | 0.7% | 3.9%more |
| Time to watch | 4h 48mshorter | 9h 36m |
| Episodes | 12 | 24 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2008 | 2011 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | SHAFT, Shaft | WHITE FOX |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 41% vs 64%
- ef: A Tale of Melodies.
- Steins;Gate
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| ef: A Tale of Melodies. | Steins;Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 5% |
| 2★ | 1% | 1% |
| 3★ | 1% | 0% |
| 4★ | 3% | 7% |
| 5★ | 3% | 1% |
| 6★ | 9% | 2% |
| 7★ | 17% | 12% |
| 8★ | 25% | 8% |
| 9★ | 19% | 14% |
| 10★ | 22% | 50% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| ef: A Tale of Melodies. | 4h 48m |
| Steins;Gate | 9h 36m |
Only ef: A Tale of Melodies.
Shared genres
Only Steins;Gate
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ef: A Tale of Melodies. vs Steins;Gate FAQ
Is ef: A Tale of Melodies. better than Steins;Gate?
By community score, Steins;Gate is ahead (8.23 vs 7.92). Both are drama, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, ef: A Tale of Melodies. or Steins;Gate?
Steins;Gate is longer: 9h 36m against 4h 48m.
Which is more popular?
Steins;Gate has more members on Kitsu (238,229 vs 16,712).
If I liked ef: A Tale of Melodies., will I like Steins;Gate?
Probably, if it was the drama side you enjoyed.