Head to head
Elfen Lied vs One Punch Man
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
- One Punch Man is rated higher by the community: 8.34 vs 7.36.
- One Punch Man is more widely watched, with 5.6× the members.
- One Punch Man is the quicker watch, 37m shorter.
- Fans favorite Elfen Lied more often (1.4% vs 0.8% of members).
- They share Science Fiction, Action, Super Power, Supernatural.
| Elfen Lied | One Punch Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.36 | 8.34higher |
| Rank by score | #3,215 | #83better |
| Members | 96,853 | 538,019more |
| Favorited by | 1.4%more | 0.8% |
| Time to watch | 5h 25m | 4h 48mshorter |
| Episodes | 13 | 12 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2004 | 2015 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | MADHOUSE |
| Age rating | R | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 32% vs 62%
- Elfen Lied
- One Punch Man
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| Elfen Lied | One Punch Man | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 4% |
| 2★ | 2% | 0% |
| 3★ | 2% | 0% |
| 4★ | 6% | 6% |
| 5★ | 6% | 1% |
| 6★ | 11% | 1% |
| 7★ | 21% | 18% |
| 8★ | 19% | 7% |
| 9★ | 13% | 8% |
| 10★ | 19% | 54% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Elfen Lied | 5h 25m |
| One Punch Man | 4h 48m |
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Elfen Lied vs One Punch Man FAQ
Is Elfen Lied better than One Punch Man?
By community score, One Punch Man is ahead (8.34 vs 7.36). Both are science fiction and action, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Elfen Lied or One Punch Man?
Elfen Lied is longer: 5h 25m against 4h 48m.
Which is more popular?
One Punch Man has more members on Kitsu (538,019 vs 96,853).
If I liked Elfen Lied, will I like One Punch Man?
Probably, if it was the science fiction, action, super power, supernatural side you enjoyed.