Head to head
Mushishi vs Pluto
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
- Scores are effectively tied: 8.20 vs 8.26.
- Mushishi is more widely watched, with 13× the members.
- Pluto is the quicker watch, 2h 50m shorter.
- Fans favorite Mushishi more often (2.9% vs 0.7% of members).
- They share Mystery.
| Mushishi | Pluto | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.20 | 8.26higher |
| Rank by score | #343 | #146better |
| Members | 74,094more | 5,901 |
| Favorited by | 2.9%more | 0.7% |
| Time to watch | 10h 50m | 8hshorter |
| Episodes | 26 | 8 |
| Format | TV Series | ONA |
| Aired | 2005–2006 | 2023 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | MAPPA |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 59% vs 56%
- Mushishi
- Pluto
0%30%60%
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| Mushishi | Pluto | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 4% | 2% |
| 2★ | 1% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 5% | 3% |
| 5★ | 1% | 1% |
| 6★ | 4% | 3% |
| 7★ | 11% | 13% |
| 8★ | 15% | 21% |
| 9★ | 18% | 27% |
| 10★ | 40% | 30% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Mushishi | 10h 50m |
| Pluto | 8h |
Only Mushishi
Shared genres
Only Pluto
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Mushishi vs Pluto FAQ
Is Mushishi better than Pluto?
By community score, Pluto is ahead (8.26 vs 8.20). Both are mystery, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Mushishi or Pluto?
Mushishi is longer: 10h 50m against 8h.
Which is more popular?
Mushishi has more members on Kitsu (74,094 vs 5,901).
If I liked Mushishi, will I like Pluto?
Probably, if it was the mystery side you enjoyed.