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Head to head
Swallowed Star vs The Asterisk War
| 7.7 | Score | 6.5 |
| 3,800 | Popularity | 153,705 |
| 26 | Episodes | 12 |
| — | Year | 2015 |
| Ona | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
ActionSci-FiMale ProtagonistSwordplay
The verdict
On the numbers, The Asterisk War edges it — but they share 4 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedSwallowed Star scores 77% vs 65%.
- More popularThe Asterisk War has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentThe Asterisk War is 12 eps vs 26.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Swallowed Star or The Asterisk War for the full picture.