Head to head
Bubblegum Crisis 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 7.25.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 99× the members.
- Bubblegum Crisis is the quicker watch, 8h 43m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.9% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Bubblegum Crisis | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 7.25 | 8.30higher |
| Rank by score | #3,907 | #106better |
| Members | 5,021 | 498,321more |
| Favorited by | 0.9% | 1.5%more |
| Time to watch | 5h 28mshorter | 14h 11m |
| Episodes | 8 | 37 |
| Format | OVA | TV Series |
| Aired | 1987–1991 | 2006–2007 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | AIC, Artmic | MADHOUSE |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 18% vs 61%
- Bubblegum Crisis
- Death Note
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| Bubblegum Crisis | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 3% |
| 2★ | 1% | 0% |
| 3★ | 1% | 0% |
| 4★ | 3% | 6% |
| 5★ | 7% | 1% |
| 6★ | 18% | 2% |
| 7★ | 27% | 18% |
| 8★ | 24% | 8% |
| 9★ | 8% | 10% |
| 10★ | 11% | 51% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Bubblegum Crisis | 5h 28m |
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
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Shared genres
None
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Bubblegum Crisis vs Death Note FAQ
Is Bubblegum Crisis better than Death Note?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.25). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Bubblegum Crisis or Death Note?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 5h 28m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,321 vs 5,021).
If I liked Bubblegum Crisis, will I like Death Note?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Bubblegum Crisis” list instead.