Head to head
In Search of Axis vs Neon Genesis Evangelion
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
In Search of Axis
★ 5.86 · 1989–1991
Right in charts
Neon Genesis Evangelion
★ 8.21 · 1995–1996
The short version
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is rated higher by the community: 8.21 vs 5.86.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is more widely watched, with 1165× the members.
- In Search of Axis is the quicker watch, 10h 18m shorter.
- Fans favorite Neon Genesis Evangelion more often (4.3% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| In Search of Axis | Neon Genesis Evangelion | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 5.86 | 8.21higher |
| Rank by score | #12,250 | #259better |
| Members | 100 | 116,544more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 4.3%more |
| Time to watch | 6mshorter | 10h 24m |
| Episodes | 3 | 26 |
| Format | Special | TV Series |
| Aired | 1989–1991 | 1995–1996 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Polygon Pictures | GAINAX, Tatsunoko Production |
| Age rating | G | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 6% vs 55%
- In Search of Axis
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
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| In Search of Axis | Neon Genesis Evangelion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 18% | 2% |
| 2★ | 8% | 1% |
| 3★ | 14% | 0% |
| 4★ | 9% | 4% |
| 5★ | 20% | 2% |
| 6★ | 18% | 5% |
| 7★ | 8% | 14% |
| 8★ | 0% | 18% |
| 9★ | 2% | 18% |
| 10★ | 5% | 36% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| In Search of Axis | 6m |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | 10h 24m |
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Shared genres
None
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In Search of Axis vs Neon Genesis Evangelion FAQ
Is In Search of Axis better than Neon Genesis Evangelion?
By community score, Neon Genesis Evangelion is ahead (8.21 vs 5.86). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, In Search of Axis or Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is longer: 10h 24m against 6m.
Which is more popular?
Neon Genesis Evangelion has more members on Kitsu (116,544 vs 100).
If I liked In Search of Axis, will I like Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like In Search of Axis” list instead.