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Head to head
Battle Programmer Shirase vs To Love Ru
| 6.3 | Score | 6.5 |
| 7,946 | Popularity | 137,776 |
| 15 | Episodes | 26 |
| 2003 | Year | 2008 |
| Tv Short | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
ComedyEcchiSci-Fi
The verdict
On the numbers, To Love Ru edges it — but they share 3 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedTo Love Ru scores 65% vs 63%.
- More popularTo Love Ru has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentBattle Programmer Shirase is 15 eps vs 26.
- NewerTo Love Ru (2008) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Battle Programmer Shirase or To Love Ru for the full picture.