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Neon Genesis Evangelion vs Walking Man
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 4.82.
- Neon Genesis Evangelion is more widely watched, with 757× the members.
- Walking Man is the quicker watch, 10h 18m 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 | Walking Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.22higher | 4.82 |
| Rank by score | #255better | #13,136 |
| Members | 116,577more | 154 |
| Favorited by | 4.3%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 10h 24m | 6mshorter |
| Episodes | 26 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 1995–1996 | 2002 |
| 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 5%
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Walking Man
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| Neon Genesis Evangelion | Walking Man | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 32% |
| 2★ | 1% | 19% |
| 3★ | 0% | 9% |
| 4★ | 4% | 9% |
| 5★ | 2% | 9% |
| 6★ | 5% | 14% |
| 7★ | 14% | 3% |
| 8★ | 18% | 0% |
| 9★ | 18% | 3% |
| 10★ | 36% | 2% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Neon Genesis Evangelion | 10h 24m |
| Walking Man | 6m |
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Shared genres
None
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Neon Genesis Evangelion vs Walking Man FAQ
Is Neon Genesis Evangelion better than Walking Man?
By community score, Neon Genesis Evangelion is ahead (8.22 vs 4.82). 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 Walking Man?
Neon Genesis Evangelion is longer: 10h 24m against 6m.
Which is more popular?
Neon Genesis Evangelion has more members on Kitsu (116,577 vs 154).
If I liked Neon Genesis Evangelion, will I like Walking Man?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion” list instead.

