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Special A vs Spirited Away
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
- Spirited Away is rated higher by the community: 8.27 vs 7.39.
- Spirited Away is more widely watched, with 12× the members.
- Spirited Away is the quicker watch, 7h 45m shorter.
- They share Romance.
| Special A | Spirited Away | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.39 | 8.27higher |
| Rank by score | #3,092 | #134better |
| Members | 24,189 | 295,006more |
| Favorited by | 0.6% | 1.0%more |
| Time to watch | 9h 50m | 2h 5mshorter |
| Episodes | 24 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 2008 | 2001 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Gonzo, AIC | – |
| Age rating | PG | G |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 25% vs 63%
- Special A
- Spirited Away
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| Special A | Spirited Away | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 5% |
| 2★ | 1% | 0% |
| 3★ | 1% | 0% |
| 4★ | 4% | 6% |
| 5★ | 7% | 1% |
| 6★ | 12% | 2% |
| 7★ | 27% | 14% |
| 8★ | 23% | 8% |
| 9★ | 11% | 10% |
| 10★ | 14% | 53% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Special A | 9h 50m |
| Spirited Away | 2h 5m |
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Special A vs Spirited Away FAQ
Is Special A better than Spirited Away?
By community score, Spirited Away is ahead (8.27 vs 7.39). Both are romance, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Special A or Spirited Away?
Special A is longer: 9h 50m against 2h 5m.
Which is more popular?
Spirited Away has more members on Kitsu (295,006 vs 24,189).
If I liked Special A, will I like Spirited Away?
Probably, if it was the romance side you enjoyed.