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Head to head
Boyfriend vs Chihayafuru
| 4.8 | Score | 8.0 |
| 637 | Popularity | 120,943 |
| 1 | Episodes | 25 |
| 1992 | Year | 2011 |
| Special | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
DramaRomanceSlice of LifeSportsLove TriangleSchool Club
The verdict
On the numbers, Chihayafuru edges it — but they share 6 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedChihayafuru scores 80% vs 48%.
- More popularChihayafuru has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentBoyfriend is 1 eps vs 25.
- NewerChihayafuru (2011) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Boyfriend or Chihayafuru for the full picture.