Head to head
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999) vs Sword Art Online
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.

Left in charts
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999)
★ 7.80 · 1999–2001

Right in charts
Sword Art Online
★ 7.36 · 2012
The short version
- Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999) is rated higher by the community: 7.80 vs 7.36.
- Sword Art Online is more widely watched, with 74× the members.
- Sword Art Online is the quicker watch, 2h 33m shorter.
- Fans favorite Sword Art Online more often (2.4% vs 0.3% of members).
- They share Science Fiction, Action.
| Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999) | Sword Art Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.80higher | 7.36 |
| Rank by score | #1,361better | #3,245 |
| Members | 2,620 | 194,246more |
| Favorited by | 0.3% | 2.4%more |
| Time to watch | 12h 8m | 9h 35mshorter |
| Episodes | 28 | 25 |
| Format | OVA | TV Series |
| Aired | 1999–2001 | 2012 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | J.C.Staff | – |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 36% vs 36%
- Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999)
- Sword Art Online
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| Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999) | Sword Art Online | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 3% |
| 2★ | 0% | 2% |
| 3★ | 0% | 2% |
| 4★ | 4% | 8% |
| 5★ | 2% | 6% |
| 6★ | 4% | 9% |
| 7★ | 17% | 20% |
| 8★ | 33% | 13% |
| 9★ | 18% | 9% |
| 10★ | 18% | 27% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999) | 12h 8m |
| Sword Art Online | 9h 35m |
Shared genres
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Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999) vs Sword Art Online FAQ
Is Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999) better than Sword Art Online?
By community score, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999) is ahead (7.80 vs 7.36). Both are science fiction and action, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999) or Sword Art Online?
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999) is longer: 12h 8m against 9h 35m.
Which is more popular?
Sword Art Online has more members on Kitsu (194,246 vs 2,620).
If I liked Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999), will I like Sword Art Online?
Probably, if it was the science fiction, action side you enjoyed.