Head to head
Samurai 7 vs Steins;Gate
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
- Steins;Gate is rated higher by the community: 8.23 vs 7.41.
- Steins;Gate is more widely watched, with 22× the members.
- Steins;Gate is the quicker watch, 1h 40m shorter.
- Fans favorite Steins;Gate more often (3.9% vs 0.9% of members).
- They share Science Fiction.
| Samurai 7 | Steins;Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.41 | 8.23higher |
| Rank by score | #2,969 | #181better |
| Members | 10,870 | 238,104more |
| Favorited by | 0.9% | 3.9%more |
| Time to watch | 11h 16m | 9h 36mshorter |
| Episodes | 26 | 24 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2004 | 2011 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Gonzo | WHITE FOX |
| Age rating | PG | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 23% vs 64%
- Samurai 7
- Steins;Gate
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| Samurai 7 | Steins;Gate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 0% | 5% |
| 2★ | 1% | 1% |
| 3★ | 1% | 0% |
| 4★ | 3% | 7% |
| 5★ | 6% | 1% |
| 6★ | 15% | 2% |
| 7★ | 27% | 12% |
| 8★ | 25% | 8% |
| 9★ | 10% | 14% |
| 10★ | 13% | 50% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Samurai 7 | 11h 16m |
| Steins;Gate | 9h 36m |
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Samurai 7 vs Steins;Gate FAQ
Is Samurai 7 better than Steins;Gate?
By community score, Steins;Gate is ahead (8.23 vs 7.41). Both are science fiction, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Samurai 7 or Steins;Gate?
Samurai 7 is longer: 11h 16m against 9h 36m.
Which is more popular?
Steins;Gate has more members on Kitsu (238,104 vs 10,870).
If I liked Samurai 7, will I like Steins;Gate?
Probably, if it was the science fiction side you enjoyed.