Head to head
In Search of Axis vs Perfect Blue
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
- Perfect Blue is rated higher by the community: 8.21 vs 5.86.
- Perfect Blue is more widely watched, with 504× the members.
- In Search of Axis is the quicker watch, 1h 14m shorter.
- Fans favorite Perfect Blue more often (2.3% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| In Search of Axis | Perfect Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 5.86 | 8.21higher |
| Rank by score | #12,250 | #290better |
| Members | 100 | 50,401more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 2.3%more |
| Time to watch | 6mshorter | 1h 20m |
| Episodes | 3 | 1 |
| Format | Special | Movie |
| Aired | 1989–1991 | 1998 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Polygon Pictures | – |
| Age rating | G | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 6% vs 55%
- In Search of Axis
- Perfect Blue
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| In Search of Axis | Perfect Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 18% | 3% |
| 2★ | 8% | 0% |
| 3★ | 14% | 0% |
| 4★ | 9% | 3% |
| 5★ | 20% | 1% |
| 6★ | 18% | 3% |
| 7★ | 8% | 14% |
| 8★ | 0% | 20% |
| 9★ | 2% | 23% |
| 10★ | 5% | 32% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| In Search of Axis | 6m |
| Perfect Blue | 1h 20m |
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Shared genres
None
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In Search of Axis vs Perfect Blue FAQ
Is In Search of Axis better than Perfect Blue?
By community score, Perfect Blue 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 Perfect Blue?
Perfect Blue is longer: 1h 20m against 6m.
Which is more popular?
Perfect Blue has more members on Kitsu (50,401 vs 100).
If I liked In Search of Axis, will I like Perfect Blue?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like In Search of Axis” list instead.