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Bakemonogatari 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
- Scores are effectively tied: 8.21 vs 8.30.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 4.2× the members.
- Bakemonogatari is the quicker watch, 8h 11m shorter.
- Fans favorite Bakemonogatari more often (3.0% vs 1.5% of members).
- They share Drama, Mystery.
| Bakemonogatari | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.21 | 8.30higher |
| Rank by score | #303 | #106better |
| Members | 118,876 | 498,278more |
| Favorited by | 3.0%more | 1.5% |
| Time to watch | 6hshorter | 14h 11m |
| Episodes | 15 | 37 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2009–2010 | 2006–2007 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Shaft | MADHOUSE |
| Age rating | R | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 54% vs 61%
- Bakemonogatari
- Death Note
0%30%60%
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| Bakemonogatari | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 2% | 3% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 4% | 6% |
| 5★ | 2% | 1% |
| 6★ | 4% | 2% |
| 7★ | 14% | 18% |
| 8★ | 20% | 8% |
| 9★ | 22% | 10% |
| 10★ | 32% | 51% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Bakemonogatari | 6h |
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
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Bakemonogatari vs Death Note FAQ
Is Bakemonogatari better than Death Note?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 8.21). Both are drama and mystery, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Bakemonogatari or Death Note?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 6h.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,278 vs 118,876).
If I liked Bakemonogatari, will I like Death Note?
Probably, if it was the drama, mystery side you enjoyed.