Head to head
Tonari no Yamada-kun vs Violet Evergarden
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
- Violet Evergarden is rated higher by the community: 8.24 vs 7.05.
- Violet Evergarden is more widely watched, with 35× the members.
- Tonari no Yamada-kun is the quicker watch, 3h 28m shorter.
- Fans favorite Violet Evergarden more often (1.5% vs 0.7% of members).
- They share Slice of Life.
| Tonari no Yamada-kun | Violet Evergarden | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.05 | 8.24higher |
| Rank by score | #5,254 | #166better |
| Members | 4,274 | 151,203more |
| Favorited by | 0.7% | 1.5%more |
| Time to watch | 1h 44mshorter | 5h 12m |
| Episodes | 1 | 13 |
| Format | Movie | TV Series |
| Aired | 1999 | 2018 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | Kyoto Animation |
| Age rating | G | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 18% vs 61%
- Tonari no Yamada-kun
- Violet Evergarden
0%30%60%
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| Tonari no Yamada-kun | Violet Evergarden | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 4% |
| 2★ | 1% | 0% |
| 3★ | 3% | 0% |
| 4★ | 4% | 6% |
| 5★ | 7% | 1% |
| 6★ | 16% | 2% |
| 7★ | 28% | 14% |
| 8★ | 22% | 10% |
| 9★ | 9% | 13% |
| 10★ | 9% | 48% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Tonari no Yamada-kun | 1h 44m |
| Violet Evergarden | 5h 12m |
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Shared genres
Only Violet Evergarden
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Tonari no Yamada-kun vs Violet Evergarden FAQ
Is Tonari no Yamada-kun better than Violet Evergarden?
By community score, Violet Evergarden is ahead (8.24 vs 7.05). Both are slice of life, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Tonari no Yamada-kun or Violet Evergarden?
Violet Evergarden is longer: 5h 12m against 1h 44m.
Which is more popular?
Violet Evergarden has more members on Kitsu (151,203 vs 4,274).
If I liked Tonari no Yamada-kun, will I like Violet Evergarden?
Probably, if it was the slice of life side you enjoyed.