Head to head
Pixel Galaxy vs Shirobako
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
- Shirobako is rated higher by the community: 8.12 vs 7.69.
- Shirobako is more widely watched, with 316× the members.
- Pixel Galaxy is the quicker watch, 9h 32m shorter.
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Pixel Galaxy | Shirobako | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.69 | 8.12higher |
| Rank by score | #1,707 | #589better |
| Members | 126 | 39,798more |
| Favorited by | 1.6% | 1.7%more |
| Time to watch | 4mshorter | 9h 36m |
| Episodes | 1 | 24 |
| Format | Music | TV Series |
| Aired | 2017 | 2014–2015 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | – |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 30% vs 50%
- Pixel Galaxy
- Shirobako
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| Pixel Galaxy | Shirobako | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 0% | 2% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 4% | 3% |
| 5★ | 6% | 2% |
| 6★ | 6% | 5% |
| 7★ | 32% | 14% |
| 8★ | 23% | 23% |
| 9★ | 8% | 25% |
| 10★ | 23% | 25% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Pixel Galaxy | 4m |
| Shirobako | 9h 36m |
Shared genres
None
Only Shirobako
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Pixel Galaxy vs Shirobako FAQ
Is Pixel Galaxy better than Shirobako?
By community score, Shirobako is ahead (8.12 vs 7.69). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Pixel Galaxy or Shirobako?
Shirobako is longer: 9h 36m against 4m.
Which is more popular?
Shirobako has more members on Kitsu (39,798 vs 126).
If I liked Pixel Galaxy, will I like Shirobako?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Pixel Galaxy” list instead.

