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Neon Genesis Evangelion vs Samero
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: 8.22 vs 5.26.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is more widely watched, with 655× the members.
- Samero is the quicker watch, 10h 20m 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 | Samero | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.22higher | 5.26 |
| Rank by score | #253better | #13,002 |
| Members | 116,556more | 178 |
| Favorited by | 4.3%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 10h 24m | 4mshorter |
| Episodes | 26 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 1995–1996 | 1992 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | GAINAX, Tatsunoko Production | – |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 55% vs 1%
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Samero
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| Neon Genesis Evangelion | Samero | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 19% |
| 2★ | 1% | 7% |
| 3★ | 0% | 16% |
| 4★ | 4% | 17% |
| 5★ | 2% | 26% |
| 6★ | 5% | 7% |
| 7★ | 14% | 4% |
| 8★ | 18% | 3% |
| 9★ | 18% | 0% |
| 10★ | 36% | 1% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | 10h 24m |
| Samero | 4m |
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Shared genres
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Neon Genesis Evangelion vs Samero FAQ
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion better than Samero?
By community score, Neon Genesis Evangelion is ahead (8.22 vs 5.26). 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 Samero?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is longer: 10h 24m against 4m.
Which is more popular?
Neon Genesis Evangelion has more members on Kitsu (116,556 vs 178).
If I liked Neon Genesis Evangelion, will I like Samero?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion” list instead.