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Head to head
Deadman Wonderland: The Red Knife Wielder vs Akira
| 6.5 | Score | 7.9 |
| 25,180 | Popularity | 224,381 |
| 1 | Episodes | 1 |
| 2011 | Year | 1988 |
| Ova | Format | Movie |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
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The verdict
On the numbers, Akira edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedAkira scores 79% vs 65%.
- More popularAkira has the bigger audience here.
- NewerDeadman Wonderland: The Red Knife Wielder (2011) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Deadman Wonderland: The Red Knife Wielder or Akira for the full picture.