Head to head
Neon Genesis Evangelion vs SD Gundam Gaiden
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
SD Gundam Gaiden
★ 6.08 · 1990–1991
The short version
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is rated higher by the community: 8.22 vs 6.08.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is more widely watched, with 262× the members.
- SD Gundam Gaiden is the quicker watch, 8h 36m shorter.
- Fans favorite Neon Genesis Evangelion more often (4.3% vs 0.2% of members).
- They share Mecha.
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | SD Gundam Gaiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.22higher | 6.08 |
| Rank by score | #251better | #11,603 |
| Members | 116,570more | 445 |
| Favorited by | 4.3%more | 0.2% |
| Time to watch | 10h 24m | 1h 48mshorter |
| Episodes | 26 | 4 |
| Format | TV Series | OVA |
| Aired | 1995–1996 | 1990–1991 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | GAINAX, Tatsunoko Production | – |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 55% vs 10%
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
- SD Gundam Gaiden
0%20%40%
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| Neon Genesis Evangelion | SD Gundam Gaiden | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 5% |
| 2★ | 1% | 4% |
| 3★ | 0% | 12% |
| 4★ | 4% | 12% |
| 5★ | 2% | 15% |
| 6★ | 5% | 24% |
| 7★ | 14% | 14% |
| 8★ | 18% | 3% |
| 9★ | 18% | 3% |
| 10★ | 36% | 7% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | 10h 24m |
| SD Gundam Gaiden | 1h 48m |
Only Neon Genesis Evangelion
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Neon Genesis Evangelion vs SD Gundam Gaiden FAQ
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion better than SD Gundam Gaiden?
By community score, Neon Genesis Evangelion is ahead (8.22 vs 6.08). Both are mecha, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Neon Genesis Evangelion or SD Gundam Gaiden?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is longer: 10h 24m against 1h 48m.
Which is more popular?
Neon Genesis Evangelion has more members on Kitsu (116,570 vs 445).
If I liked Neon Genesis Evangelion, will I like SD Gundam Gaiden?
Probably, if it was the mecha side you enjoyed.