Head to head
Elfen Lied vs Masou Gakuen HxH Specials
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
- Elfen Lied is rated higher by the community: 7.36 vs 6.60.
- Elfen Lied is more widely watched, with 35× the members.
- Masou Gakuen HxH Specials is the quicker watch, 5h 1m shorter.
- Fans favorite Elfen Lied more often (1.4% vs 0.4% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Elfen Lied | Masou Gakuen HxH Specials | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.36higher | 6.60 |
| Rank by score | #3,226better | #8,566 |
| Members | 96,882more | 2,758 |
| Favorited by | 1.4%more | 0.4% |
| Time to watch | 5h 25m | 24mshorter |
| Episodes | 13 | 6 |
| Format | TV Series | Special |
| Aired | 2004 | 2016 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | Production IMS |
| Age rating | R | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 32% vs 21%
- Elfen Lied
- Masou Gakuen HxH Specials
0%15%30%
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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| Elfen Lied | Masou Gakuen HxH Specials | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 4% |
| 2★ | 2% | 3% |
| 3★ | 2% | 4% |
| 4★ | 6% | 7% |
| 5★ | 6% | 12% |
| 6★ | 11% | 18% |
| 7★ | 21% | 23% |
| 8★ | 19% | 9% |
| 9★ | 13% | 5% |
| 10★ | 19% | 16% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Elfen Lied | 5h 25m |
| Masou Gakuen HxH Specials | 24m |
Shared genres
None
Only Masou Gakuen HxH Specials
More comparisons
Elfen Lied vs Masou Gakuen HxH Specials FAQ
Is Elfen Lied better than Masou Gakuen HxH Specials?
By community score, Elfen Lied is ahead (7.36 vs 6.60). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Elfen Lied or Masou Gakuen HxH Specials?
Elfen Lied is longer: 5h 25m against 24m.
Which is more popular?
Elfen Lied has more members on Kitsu (96,882 vs 2,758).
If I liked Elfen Lied, will I like Masou Gakuen HxH Specials?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Elfen Lied” list instead.

