Head to head
Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol 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 5.50.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 570× the members.
- Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol is the quicker watch, 13h 45m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 5.50 | 8.30higher |
| Rank by score | #12,814 | #105better |
| Members | 874 | 498,462more |
| Favorited by | 0.0% | 1.5%more |
| Time to watch | 26mshorter | 14h 11m |
| Episodes | 1 | 37 |
| Format | OVA | TV Series |
| Aired | 1989 | 2006–2007 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | AIC | MADHOUSE |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 6% vs 61%
- Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol
- Death Note
0%30%60%
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| Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 4% | 3% |
| 2★ | 5% | 0% |
| 3★ | 8% | 0% |
| 4★ | 21% | 6% |
| 5★ | 22% | 1% |
| 6★ | 18% | 2% |
| 7★ | 13% | 18% |
| 8★ | 3% | 8% |
| 9★ | 1% | 10% |
| 10★ | 5% | 51% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol | 26m |
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
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Shared genres
None
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Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol vs Death Note FAQ
Is Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol better than Death Note?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 5.50). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol or Death Note?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 26m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,462 vs 874).
If I liked Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol, will I like Death Note?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Be-Boy Kidnapp'n Idol” list instead.