Head to head
Paprika vs Tarou-san no Kisha
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 5.84.
- Paprika is more widely watched, with 139× the members.
- Tarou-san no Kisha is the quicker watch, 1h 15m shorter.
- Fans favorite Paprika more often (1.4% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Paprika | Tarou-san no Kisha | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.03higher | 5.84 |
| Rank by score | #789better | #12,297 |
| Members | 41,566more | 298 |
| Favorited by | 1.4%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 1h 30m | 15mshorter |
| Episodes | 1 | 1 |
| Format | Movie | Movie |
| Aired | 2006 | 1929 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Madhouse | – |
| Age rating | R | G |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 42% vs 4%
- Paprika
- Tarou-san no Kisha
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| Paprika | Tarou-san no Kisha | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 4% |
| 2★ | 0% | 8% |
| 3★ | 1% | 5% |
| 4★ | 2% | 11% |
| 5★ | 2% | 31% |
| 6★ | 7% | 17% |
| 7★ | 17% | 15% |
| 8★ | 28% | 4% |
| 9★ | 20% | 1% |
| 10★ | 21% | 3% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Paprika | 1h 30m |
| Tarou-san no Kisha | 15m |
Shared genres
None
Only Tarou-san no Kisha
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Paprika vs Tarou-san no Kisha FAQ
Is Paprika better than Tarou-san no Kisha?
By community score, Paprika is ahead (8.03 vs 5.84). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Paprika or Tarou-san no Kisha?
Paprika is longer: 1h 30m against 15m.
Which is more popular?
Paprika has more members on Kitsu (41,566 vs 298).
If I liked Paprika, will I like Tarou-san no Kisha?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Paprika” list instead.

