Head to head
Mac the Movie vs Neon Genesis Evangelion
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
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is rated higher by the community: 8.21 vs 5.89.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is more widely watched, with 1177× the members.
- Mac the Movie is the quicker watch, 10h 21m shorter.
- Fans favorite Neon Genesis Evangelion more often (4.3% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Mac the Movie | Neon Genesis Evangelion | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 5.89 | 8.21higher |
| Rank by score | #12,180 | #259better |
| Members | 99 | 116,544more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 4.3%more |
| Time to watch | 3mshorter | 10h 24m |
| Episodes | 1 | 26 |
| Format | Movie | TV Series |
| Aired | 1985 | 1995–1996 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | GAINAX, Tatsunoko Production |
| Age rating | G | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 6% vs 55%
- Mac the Movie
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
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| Mac the Movie | Neon Genesis Evangelion | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 23% | 2% |
| 2★ | 8% | 1% |
| 3★ | 15% | 0% |
| 4★ | 11% | 4% |
| 5★ | 8% | 2% |
| 6★ | 18% | 5% |
| 7★ | 3% | 14% |
| 8★ | 8% | 18% |
| 9★ | 0% | 18% |
| 10★ | 6% | 36% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Mac the Movie | 3m |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | 10h 24m |
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Shared genres
None
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Mac the Movie vs Neon Genesis Evangelion FAQ
Is Mac the Movie better than Neon Genesis Evangelion?
By community score, Neon Genesis Evangelion is ahead (8.21 vs 5.89). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Mac the Movie or Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is longer: 10h 24m against 3m.
Which is more popular?
Neon Genesis Evangelion has more members on Kitsu (116,544 vs 99).
If I liked Mac the Movie, will I like Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Mac the Movie” list instead.