Head to head
Kawa no Hikari vs Koe no Katachi
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
- Koe no Katachi is rated higher by the community: 8.37 vs 7.25.
- Koe no Katachi is more widely watched, with 1565× the members.
- Kawa no Hikari is the quicker watch, 1h shorter.
- Fans favorite Koe no Katachi more often (1.1% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Kawa no Hikari | Koe no Katachi | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.25 | 8.37higher |
| Rank by score | #3,893 | #68better |
| Members | 219 | 342,745more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 1.1%more |
| Time to watch | 1h 10mshorter | 2h 10m |
| Episodes | 1 | 1 |
| Format | Special | Movie |
| Aired | 2009 | 2016 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Studio Gallop | Kyoto Animation |
| Age rating | G | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 9% vs 66%
- Kawa no Hikari
- Koe no Katachi
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| Kawa no Hikari | Koe no Katachi | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 0% | 5% |
| 2★ | 3% | 0% |
| 3★ | 1% | 0% |
| 4★ | 1% | 6% |
| 5★ | 9% | 1% |
| 6★ | 16% | 1% |
| 7★ | 31% | 15% |
| 8★ | 29% | 5% |
| 9★ | 2% | 9% |
| 10★ | 7% | 57% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Kawa no Hikari | 1h 10m |
| Koe no Katachi | 2h 10m |
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Shared genres
None
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Kawa no Hikari vs Koe no Katachi FAQ
Is Kawa no Hikari better than Koe no Katachi?
By community score, Koe no Katachi is ahead (8.37 vs 7.25). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Kawa no Hikari or Koe no Katachi?
Koe no Katachi is longer: 2h 10m against 1h 10m.
Which is more popular?
Koe no Katachi has more members on Kitsu (342,745 vs 219).
If I liked Kawa no Hikari, will I like Koe no Katachi?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Kawa no Hikari” list instead.