Head to head
Isshuukan Friends. vs Violet Evergarden
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
- Violet Evergarden is rated higher by the community: 8.24 vs 7.61.
- Violet Evergarden is more widely watched, with 5.3× the members.
- Isshuukan Friends. is the quicker watch, 36m shorter.
- Fans favorite Violet Evergarden more often (1.5% vs 0.9% of members).
- They share Slice of Life.
| Isshuukan Friends. | Violet Evergarden | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.61 | 8.24higher |
| Rank by score | #2,027 | #166better |
| Members | 28,327 | 151,207more |
| Favorited by | 0.9% | 1.5%more |
| Time to watch | 4h 36mshorter | 5h 12m |
| Episodes | 12 | 13 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2014 | 2018 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | Kyoto Animation |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 27% vs 61%
- Isshuukan Friends.
- Violet Evergarden
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| Isshuukan Friends. | Violet Evergarden | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 0% | 4% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 1% | 0% |
| 4★ | 2% | 6% |
| 5★ | 4% | 1% |
| 6★ | 11% | 2% |
| 7★ | 26% | 14% |
| 8★ | 28% | 10% |
| 9★ | 13% | 13% |
| 10★ | 14% | 48% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Isshuukan Friends. | 4h 36m |
| Violet Evergarden | 5h 12m |
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Shared genres
Only Violet Evergarden
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Isshuukan Friends. vs Violet Evergarden FAQ
Is Isshuukan Friends. better than Violet Evergarden?
By community score, Violet Evergarden is ahead (8.24 vs 7.61). Both are slice of life, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Isshuukan Friends. or Violet Evergarden?
Violet Evergarden is longer: 5h 12m against 4h 36m.
Which is more popular?
Violet Evergarden has more members on Kitsu (151,207 vs 28,327).
If I liked Isshuukan Friends., will I like Violet Evergarden?
Probably, if it was the slice of life side you enjoyed.

