Head to head
Black Jack 21 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 7.59.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 358× the members.
- Black Jack 21 is the quicker watch, 13h 47m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.3% of members).
- They share Drama.
| Black Jack 21 | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.59 | 8.30higher |
| Rank by score | #2,097 | #106better |
| Members | 1,392 | 498,321more |
| Favorited by | 0.3% | 1.5%more |
| Time to watch | 24mshorter | 14h 11m |
| Episodes | 17 | 37 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006 | 2006–2007 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | Tezuka Productions | MADHOUSE |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 30% vs 61%
- Black Jack 21
- Death Note
0%30%60%
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| Black Jack 21 | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 3% |
| 2★ | 1% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 3% | 6% |
| 5★ | 6% | 1% |
| 6★ | 14% | 2% |
| 7★ | 22% | 18% |
| 8★ | 23% | 8% |
| 9★ | 11% | 10% |
| 10★ | 19% | 51% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Black Jack 21 | 24m |
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
Only Black Jack 21
Shared genres
Only Death Note
More comparisons
Black Jack 21 vs Death Note FAQ
Is Black Jack 21 better than Death Note?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.59). Both are drama, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Black Jack 21 or Death Note?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 24m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,321 vs 1,392).
If I liked Black Jack 21, will I like Death Note?
Probably, if it was the drama side you enjoyed.