Head to head
K-On! vs The iDOLM@STER SideM
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
- K-On! is rated higher by the community: 7.83 vs 7.14.
- K-On! is more widely watched, with 34× the members.
- They take about the same time to watch (5h 12m vs 5h 12m).
- Fans favorite K-On! more often (2.0% vs 0.5% of members).
- They share Music.
| K-On! | The iDOLM@STER SideM | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.83higher | 7.14 |
| Rank by score | #1,287better | #4,648 |
| Members | 71,063more | 2,118 |
| Favorited by | 2.0%more | 0.5% |
| Time to watch | 5h 12m | 5h 12m |
| Episodes | 13 | 13 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2009 | 2017 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Kyoto Animation | A-1 Pictures, A-1 Pictures |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 35% vs 21%
- K-On!
- The iDOLM@STER SideM
0%15%30%
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| K-On! | The iDOLM@STER SideM | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 2% |
| 2★ | 1% | 0% |
| 3★ | 1% | 1% |
| 4★ | 2% | 5% |
| 5★ | 4% | 7% |
| 6★ | 9% | 19% |
| 7★ | 21% | 29% |
| 8★ | 26% | 16% |
| 9★ | 16% | 10% |
| 10★ | 20% | 11% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| K-On! | 5h 12m |
| The iDOLM@STER SideM | 5h 12m |
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Shared genres
Only The iDOLM@STER SideM
More comparisons
K-On! vs The iDOLM@STER SideM FAQ
Is K-On! better than The iDOLM@STER SideM?
By community score, K-On! is ahead (7.83 vs 7.14). Both are music, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, K-On! or The iDOLM@STER SideM?
K-On! is longer: 5h 12m against 5h 12m.
Which is more popular?
K-On! has more members on Kitsu (71,063 vs 2,118).
If I liked K-On!, will I like The iDOLM@STER SideM?
Probably, if it was the music side you enjoyed.