Head to head
Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer vs Death Note
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.
The short version
- Death Note is rated higher by the community: 8.30 vs 7.28.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 94× the members.
- Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer is the quicker watch, 3h 47m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.6% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.28 | 8.30higher |
| Rank by score | #3,750 | #106better |
| Members | 5,314 | 498,321more |
| Favorited by | 0.6% | 1.5%more |
| Time to watch | 10h 24mshorter | 14h 11m |
| Episodes | 26 | 37 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2001 | 2006–2007 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | BONES, Bones | MADHOUSE |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 19% vs 61%
- Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer
- Death Note
0%30%60%
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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| Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 0% | 3% |
| 2★ | 1% | 0% |
| 3★ | 1% | 0% |
| 4★ | 3% | 6% |
| 5★ | 9% | 1% |
| 6★ | 14% | 2% |
| 7★ | 29% | 18% |
| 8★ | 25% | 8% |
| 9★ | 8% | 10% |
| 10★ | 11% | 51% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer | 10h 24m |
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
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Shared genres
None
Only Death Note
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Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer vs Death Note FAQ
Is Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer better than Death Note?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.28). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer or Death Note?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 10h 24m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,321 vs 5,314).
If I liked Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer, will I like Death Note?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer” list instead.