Head to head
Neon Genesis Evangelion vs Neon The Animation
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.

Left in charts
Neon Genesis Evangelion
★ 8.22 · 1995–1996

Right in charts
Neon The Animation
★ 6.74 · 2011–2015
The short version
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is rated higher by the community: 8.22 vs 6.74.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is more widely watched, with 694× the members.
- Neon The Animation is the quicker watch, 9h 54m shorter.
- Fans favorite Neon Genesis Evangelion more often (4.3% vs 0.0% of members).
- They share Mecha.
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | Neon The Animation | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.22higher | 6.74 |
| Rank by score | #251better | #7,536 |
| Members | 116,570more | 168 |
| Favorited by | 4.3%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 10h 24m | 30mshorter |
| Episodes | 26 | 6 |
| Format | TV Series | ONA |
| Aired | 1995–1996 | 2011–2015 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | GAINAX, Tatsunoko Production | – |
| Age rating | PG | G |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 55% vs 12%
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Neon The Animation
0%20%40%
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| Neon Genesis Evangelion | Neon The Animation | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 0% |
| 2★ | 1% | 6% |
| 3★ | 0% | 3% |
| 4★ | 4% | 15% |
| 5★ | 2% | 18% |
| 6★ | 5% | 17% |
| 7★ | 14% | 26% |
| 8★ | 18% | 3% |
| 9★ | 18% | 5% |
| 10★ | 36% | 8% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | 10h 24m |
| Neon The Animation | 30m |
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Shared genres
Only Neon The Animation
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Neon Genesis Evangelion vs Neon The Animation FAQ
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion better than Neon The Animation?
By community score, Neon Genesis Evangelion is ahead (8.22 vs 6.74). Both are mecha, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Neon Genesis Evangelion or Neon The Animation?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is longer: 10h 24m against 30m.
Which is more popular?
Neon Genesis Evangelion has more members on Kitsu (116,570 vs 168).
If I liked Neon Genesis Evangelion, will I like Neon The Animation?
Probably, if it was the mecha side you enjoyed.