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Head to head
Space Runaway Ideon vs Legend of the Galactic Heroes
| 7.3 | Score | 8.8 |
| 10,755 | Popularity | 83,170 |
| 39 | Episodes | 110 |
| 1980 | Year | 1988 |
| Tv | Format | Ova |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
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The verdict
On the numbers, Legend of the Galactic Heroes edges it — but they share 5 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedLegend of the Galactic Heroes scores 88% vs 73%.
- More popularLegend of the Galactic Heroes has the bigger audience here.
- Shorter commitmentSpace Runaway Ideon is 39 eps vs 110.
- NewerLegend of the Galactic Heroes (1988) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open Space Runaway Ideon or Legend of the Galactic Heroes for the full picture.