Head to head
Phantom Yuusha Densetsu vs Shinsekai yori
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
- Shinsekai yori is rated higher by the community: 8.15 vs 6.46.
- Shinsekai yori is more widely watched, with 505× the members.
- Phantom Yuusha Densetsu is the quicker watch, 8h 20m shorter.
- Fans favorite Shinsekai yori more often (3.0% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Phantom Yuusha Densetsu | Shinsekai yori | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 6.46 | 8.15higher |
| Rank by score | #9,613 | #520better |
| Members | 134 | 67,610more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 3.0%more |
| Time to watch | 50mshorter | 9h 10m |
| Episodes | 1 | 25 |
| Format | OVA | TV Series |
| Aired | 1991 | 2012–2013 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | A-1 Pictures |
| Age rating | R | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 8% vs 54%
- Phantom Yuusha Densetsu
- Shinsekai yori
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| Phantom Yuusha Densetsu | Shinsekai yori | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 2% |
| 2★ | 6% | 1% |
| 3★ | 19% | 1% |
| 4★ | 11% | 4% |
| 5★ | 15% | 2% |
| 6★ | 25% | 5% |
| 7★ | 13% | 13% |
| 8★ | 2% | 19% |
| 9★ | 4% | 23% |
| 10★ | 4% | 31% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Phantom Yuusha Densetsu | 50m |
| Shinsekai yori | 9h 10m |
Shared genres
None
Only Shinsekai yori
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Phantom Yuusha Densetsu vs Shinsekai yori FAQ
Is Phantom Yuusha Densetsu better than Shinsekai yori?
By community score, Shinsekai yori is ahead (8.15 vs 6.46). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Phantom Yuusha Densetsu or Shinsekai yori?
Shinsekai yori is longer: 9h 10m against 50m.
Which is more popular?
Shinsekai yori has more members on Kitsu (67,610 vs 134).
If I liked Phantom Yuusha Densetsu, will I like Shinsekai yori?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Phantom Yuusha Densetsu” list instead.

