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Head to head
Hyouka: What Should Be Had vs The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)
Edges it
7.2
Hyouka: What Should Be Had
Ova · 2012
VS
7.1
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009)
Tv · 2009
| 7.2 | Score | 7.1 |
| 52,954 | Popularity | 117,396 |
| 1 | Episodes | 28 |
| 2012 | Year | 2009 |
| Ova | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
MysterySlice of LifePrimarily Teen CastFemale Protagonist
The verdict
On the numbers, Hyouka: What Should Be Had edges it — but they share 4 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedHyouka: What Should Be Had scores 72% vs 71%.
- More popularThe Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009) has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentHyouka: What Should Be Had is 1 eps vs 28.
- NewerHyouka: What Should Be Had (2012) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Hyouka: What Should Be Had or The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2009) for the full picture.