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Head to head
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 vs The Boy and the Beast
| 8.0 | Score | 7.9 |
| 125,346 | Popularity | 108,676 |
| 13 | Episodes | 1 |
| 2008 | Year | 2015 |
| Tv | Format | Movie |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
DramaFantasySupernaturalMale ProtagonistFound Family
The verdict
- Higher ratedNatsume's Book of Friends Season 1 scores 80% vs 79%.
- More popularNatsume's Book of Friends Season 1 has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentThe Boy and the Beast is 1 eps vs 13.
- NewerThe Boy and the Beast (2015) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1 or The Boy and the Beast for the full picture.