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Neon Genesis Evangelion vs Playground
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 6.01.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is more widely watched, with 845× the members.
- Playground 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.
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | Playground | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.21higher | 6.01 |
| Rank by score | #257better | #11,864 |
| Members | 116,563more | 138 |
| Favorited by | 4.3%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 10h 24m | 3mshorter |
| Episodes | 26 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 1995–1996 | 2010 |
| 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 4%
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Playground
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| Neon Genesis Evangelion | Playground | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 6% |
| 2★ | 1% | 4% |
| 3★ | 0% | 17% |
| 4★ | 4% | 12% |
| 5★ | 2% | 22% |
| 6★ | 5% | 26% |
| 7★ | 14% | 7% |
| 8★ | 18% | 2% |
| 9★ | 18% | 0% |
| 10★ | 36% | 4% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | 10h 24m |
| Playground | 3m |
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Shared genres
None
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Neon Genesis Evangelion vs Playground FAQ
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion better than Playground?
By community score, Neon Genesis Evangelion is ahead (8.21 vs 6.01). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Neon Genesis Evangelion or Playground?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is longer: 10h 24m against 3m.
Which is more popular?
Neon Genesis Evangelion has more members on Kitsu (116,563 vs 138).
If I liked Neon Genesis Evangelion, will I like Playground?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion” list instead.