I'm going to dissent from the pack a bit, and give you a non-answer. Both the HDDR and SoA are very good shows. Which one is better really comes down to taste. If you are looking for a fun show with corny jokes and slapstick comedy that will keep you laughing, the HDDR fits the bill. If you're looking for a pretty show with amazing dancing, then SoA. It's kind of like picking between an action movie and a love story, it depends what you're into. In our case, I prefer HDDR, but DW and DD like SoA better.