Head to head
Kimetsu no Yaiba vs Tonari no Yamada-kun
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
- Kimetsu no Yaiba is rated higher by the community: 8.62 vs 7.05.
- Kimetsu no Yaiba is more widely watched, with 94× the members.
- Tonari no Yamada-kun is the quicker watch, 8h 31m shorter.
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Kimetsu no Yaiba | Tonari no Yamada-kun | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.62higher | 7.05 |
| Rank by score | #21better | #5,253 |
| Members | 403,677more | 4,274 |
| Favorited by | 1.0%more | 0.7% |
| Time to watch | 10h 15m | 1h 44mshorter |
| Episodes | 26 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 2019 | 1999 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | ufotable | – |
| Age rating | R | G |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 68% vs 18%
- Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Tonari no Yamada-kun
0%40%80%
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| Kimetsu no Yaiba | Tonari no Yamada-kun | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 1% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 3% |
| 4★ | 4% | 4% |
| 5★ | 1% | 7% |
| 6★ | 1% | 16% |
| 7★ | 17% | 28% |
| 8★ | 6% | 22% |
| 9★ | 7% | 9% |
| 10★ | 60% | 9% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Kimetsu no Yaiba | 10h 15m |
| Tonari no Yamada-kun | 1h 44m |
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Shared genres
None
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Kimetsu no Yaiba vs Tonari no Yamada-kun FAQ
Is Kimetsu no Yaiba better than Tonari no Yamada-kun?
By community score, Kimetsu no Yaiba is ahead (8.62 vs 7.05). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Kimetsu no Yaiba or Tonari no Yamada-kun?
Kimetsu no Yaiba is longer: 10h 15m against 1h 44m.
Which is more popular?
Kimetsu no Yaiba has more members on Kitsu (403,677 vs 4,274).
If I liked Kimetsu no Yaiba, will I like Tonari no Yamada-kun?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Kimetsu no Yaiba” list instead.