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Head to head
Natsume's Book of Friends OVA vs Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light
Edges it
8.1
Natsume's Book of Friends OVA
Ova · 2014
VS
8.0
Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light
Movie · 2011
| 8.1 | Score | 8.0 |
| 16,874 | Popularity | 193,090 |
| 1 | Episodes | 1 |
| 2014 | Year | 2011 |
| Ova | Format | Movie |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
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The verdict
On the numbers, Natsume's Book of Friends OVA edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedNatsume's Book of Friends OVA scores 81% vs 80%.
- More popularInto the Forest of Fireflies' Light has the bigger audience here.
- NewerNatsume's Book of Friends OVA (2014) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Natsume's Book of Friends OVA or Into the Forest of Fireflies' Light for the full picture.