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Macross vs Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
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
- Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is rated higher by the community: 8.22 vs 7.81.
- Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is more widely watched, with 13× the members.
- Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is the quicker watch, 4h 48m shorter.
- Fans favorite Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann more often (3.7% vs 1.7% of members).
- They share Science Fiction, Mecha, Action.
| Macross | Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.81 | 8.22higher |
| Rank by score | #1,320 | #229better |
| Members | 10,537 | 139,891more |
| Favorited by | 1.7% | 3.7%more |
| Time to watch | 15h 36m | 10h 48mshorter |
| Episodes | 36 | 27 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 1982–1983 | 2007 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Artland, Tatsunoko Production | – |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 34% vs 59%
- Macross
- Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
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| Macross | Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 4% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 1% | 0% |
| 4★ | 2% | 5% |
| 5★ | 3% | 1% |
| 6★ | 10% | 4% |
| 7★ | 21% | 12% |
| 8★ | 27% | 14% |
| 9★ | 15% | 17% |
| 10★ | 19% | 42% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Macross | 15h 36m |
| Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann | 10h 48m |
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Macross vs Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann FAQ
Is Macross better than Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann?
By community score, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is ahead (8.22 vs 7.81). Both are science fiction and mecha, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Macross or Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann?
Macross is longer: 15h 36m against 10h 48m.
Which is more popular?
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann has more members on Kitsu (139,891 vs 10,537).
If I liked Macross, will I like Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann?
Probably, if it was the science fiction, mecha, action side you enjoyed.