Head to head
Fate/Zero vs Mushishi
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
- Scores are effectively tied: 8.21 vs 8.20.
- Fate/Zero is more widely watched, with 2.0× the members.
- Fate/Zero is the quicker watch, 4h 46m shorter.
- Fans favorite Mushishi more often (2.9% vs 2.2% of members).
- They share Fantasy, Drama.
| Fate/Zero | Mushishi | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.21higher | 8.20 |
| Rank by score | #322better | #343 |
| Members | 144,553more | 74,095 |
| Favorited by | 2.2% | 2.9%more |
| Time to watch | 6h 4mshorter | 10h 50m |
| Episodes | 13 | 26 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2011 | 2005–2006 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | – |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 54% vs 59%
- Fate/Zero
- Mushishi
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| Fate/Zero | Mushishi | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 4% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 4% | 5% |
| 5★ | 1% | 1% |
| 6★ | 4% | 4% |
| 7★ | 15% | 11% |
| 8★ | 18% | 15% |
| 9★ | 18% | 18% |
| 10★ | 37% | 40% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Fate/Zero | 6h 4m |
| Mushishi | 10h 50m |
Only Mushishi
More comparisons
Fate/Zero vs Mushishi FAQ
Is Fate/Zero better than Mushishi?
By community score, Fate/Zero is ahead (8.21 vs 8.20). Both are fantasy and drama, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Fate/Zero or Mushishi?
Mushishi is longer: 10h 50m against 6h 4m.
Which is more popular?
Fate/Zero has more members on Kitsu (144,553 vs 74,095).
If I liked Fate/Zero, will I like Mushishi?
Probably, if it was the fantasy, drama side you enjoyed.