Head to head
Paprika vs Shin Calimero
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
- Paprika is rated higher by the community: 8.03 vs 6.52.
- Paprika is more widely watched, with 192× the members.
- Paprika is the quicker watch, 16h 42m shorter.
- Fans favorite Paprika more often (1.4% vs 0.5% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Paprika | Shin Calimero | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.03higher | 6.52 |
| Rank by score | #789better | #9,144 |
| Members | 41,562more | 216 |
| Favorited by | 1.4%more | 0.5% |
| Time to watch | 1h 30mshorter | 18h 12m |
| Episodes | 1 | 52 |
| Format | Movie | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006 | 1992–1993 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Madhouse | Toei Animation |
| Age rating | R | G |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 42% vs 5%
- Paprika
- Shin Calimero
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| Paprika | Shin Calimero | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 1% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 1% | 1% |
| 4★ | 2% | 11% |
| 5★ | 2% | 24% |
| 6★ | 7% | 39% |
| 7★ | 17% | 13% |
| 8★ | 28% | 5% |
| 9★ | 20% | 2% |
| 10★ | 21% | 3% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Paprika | 1h 30m |
| Shin Calimero | 18h 12m |
Shared genres
None
Only Shin Calimero
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Paprika vs Shin Calimero FAQ
Is Paprika better than Shin Calimero?
By community score, Paprika is ahead (8.03 vs 6.52). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Paprika or Shin Calimero?
Shin Calimero is longer: 18h 12m against 1h 30m.
Which is more popular?
Paprika has more members on Kitsu (41,562 vs 216).
If I liked Paprika, will I like Shin Calimero?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Paprika” list instead.