Head to head
Pokemon: The Origin vs Usaru-san
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
- Pokemon: The Origin is rated higher by the community: 7.75 vs 6.39.
- Pokemon: The Origin is more widely watched, with 113× the members.
- Usaru-san is the quicker watch, 1h 16m shorter.
- Fans favorite Pokemon: The Origin more often (0.8% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Pokemon: The Origin | Usaru-san | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.75higher | 6.39 |
| Rank by score | #1,502better | #10,072 |
| Members | 21,836more | 193 |
| Favorited by | 0.8%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 1h 24m | 8mshorter |
| Episodes | 4 | 4 |
| Format | Special | Special |
| Aired | 2013 | 2009 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Production I.G, Xebec, OLM | OLM |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 32% vs 9%
- Pokemon: The Origin
- Usaru-san
0%15%30%
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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| Pokemon: The Origin | Usaru-san | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 0% | 2% |
| 2★ | 0% | 6% |
| 3★ | 1% | 4% |
| 4★ | 2% | 10% |
| 5★ | 5% | 19% |
| 6★ | 11% | 18% |
| 7★ | 23% | 27% |
| 8★ | 26% | 3% |
| 9★ | 13% | 3% |
| 10★ | 19% | 6% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Pokemon: The Origin | 1h 24m |
| Usaru-san | 8m |
Shared genres
None
Only Usaru-san
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Pokemon: The Origin vs Usaru-san FAQ
Is Pokemon: The Origin better than Usaru-san?
By community score, Pokemon: The Origin is ahead (7.75 vs 6.39). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Pokemon: The Origin or Usaru-san?
Pokemon: The Origin is longer: 1h 24m against 8m.
Which is more popular?
Pokemon: The Origin has more members on Kitsu (21,836 vs 193).
If I liked Pokemon: The Origin, will I like Usaru-san?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Pokemon: The Origin” list instead.

