Head to head
Haikyuu!! vs Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun
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
Haikyuu!!
★ 8.29 · 2014

Right in charts
Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun
★ 7.14 · 2006
The short version
- Haikyuu!! is rated higher by the community: 8.29 vs 7.14.
- Haikyuu!! is more widely watched, with 566× the members.
- Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun is the quicker watch, 7h 26m shorter.
- Fans favorite Haikyuu!! more often (1.5% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Haikyuu!! | Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.29higher | 7.14 |
| Rank by score | #116better | #4,645 |
| Members | 263,806more | 466 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 10h | 2h 34mshorter |
| Episodes | 25 | 2 |
| Format | TV Series | Special |
| Aired | 2014 | 2006 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Production I.G, Production I.G | Madhouse |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 62% vs 17%
- Haikyuu!!
- Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun
0%30%60%
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| Haikyuu!! | Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 5% | 5% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 6% | 4% |
| 5★ | 1% | 8% |
| 6★ | 2% | 13% |
| 7★ | 15% | 33% |
| 8★ | 9% | 20% |
| 9★ | 9% | 10% |
| 10★ | 53% | 7% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Haikyuu!! | 10h |
| Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun | 2h 34m |
Only Haikyuu!!
Shared genres
None
Only Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun
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Haikyuu!! vs Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun FAQ
Is Haikyuu!! better than Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun?
By community score, Haikyuu!! is ahead (8.29 vs 7.14). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Haikyuu!! or Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun?
Haikyuu!! is longer: 10h against 2h 34m.
Which is more popular?
Haikyuu!! has more members on Kitsu (263,806 vs 466).
If I liked Haikyuu!!, will I like Taiyou no Mokushiroku: A Spirit of the Sun?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Haikyuu!!” list instead.