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Head to head
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st vs Puella Magi Madoka Magica
7.6
Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st
Movie · 2010
VS
Edges it
8.3
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Tv · 2011
| 7.6 | Score | 8.3 |
| 9,025 | Popularity | 317,318 |
| 1 | Episodes | 12 |
| 2010 | Year | 2011 |
| Movie | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
ActionDramaFantasyMahou ShoujoMagicPrimarily Female CastFemale Protagonist
The verdict
On the numbers, Puella Magi Madoka Magica edges it — but they share 7 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedPuella Magi Madoka Magica scores 83% vs 76%.
- More popularPuella Magi Madoka Magica has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentMagical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st is 1 eps vs 12.
- NewerPuella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st or Puella Magi Madoka Magica for the full picture.