Head to head
Paradise Kiss vs Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
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
- Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso is rated higher by the community: 8.23 vs 7.84.
- Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso is more widely watched, with 15× the members.
- Paradise Kiss is the quicker watch, 3h 35m shorter.
- They share Romance, School Life.
| Paradise Kiss | Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.84 | 8.23higher |
| Rank by score | #1,231 | #194better |
| Members | 15,357 | 233,968more |
| Favorited by | 1.6% | 1.7%more |
| Time to watch | 4h 48mshorter | 8h 23m |
| Episodes | 12 | 22 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2005 | 2014–2015 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Madhouse | – |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 38% vs 61%
- Paradise Kiss
- Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
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| Paradise Kiss | Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 4% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 1% | 0% |
| 4★ | 3% | 6% |
| 5★ | 4% | 1% |
| 6★ | 9% | 2% |
| 7★ | 22% | 15% |
| 8★ | 22% | 9% |
| 9★ | 19% | 12% |
| 10★ | 20% | 49% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Paradise Kiss | 4h 48m |
| Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso | 8h 23m |
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Paradise Kiss vs Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso FAQ
Is Paradise Kiss better than Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso?
By community score, Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso is ahead (8.23 vs 7.84). Both are romance and school life, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Paradise Kiss or Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso?
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso is longer: 8h 23m against 4h 48m.
Which is more popular?
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso has more members on Kitsu (233,968 vs 15,357).
If I liked Paradise Kiss, will I like Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso?
Probably, if it was the romance, school life side you enjoyed.