Head to head
Cardcaptor Sakura 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 8.13.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 14× the members.
- Death Note is the quicker watch, 14h 59m shorter.
- Fans favorite Cardcaptor Sakura more often (2.9% vs 1.5% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Cardcaptor Sakura | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.13 | 8.30higher |
| Rank by score | #567 | #106better |
| Members | 34,660 | 498,321more |
| Favorited by | 2.9%more | 1.5% |
| Time to watch | 29h 10m | 14h 11mshorter |
| Episodes | 70 | 37 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 1998–2000 | 2006–2007 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | – | MADHOUSE |
| Age rating | PG | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 47% vs 61%
- Cardcaptor Sakura
- Death Note
0%30%60%
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| Cardcaptor Sakura | Death Note | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 1% | 3% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 2% | 6% |
| 5★ | 2% | 1% |
| 6★ | 7% | 2% |
| 7★ | 19% | 18% |
| 8★ | 20% | 8% |
| 9★ | 16% | 10% |
| 10★ | 31% | 51% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Cardcaptor Sakura | 29h 10m |
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
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Shared genres
None
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Cardcaptor Sakura vs Death Note FAQ
Is Cardcaptor Sakura better than Death Note?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 8.13). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Cardcaptor Sakura or Death Note?
Cardcaptor Sakura is longer: 29h 10m against 14h 11m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,321 vs 34,660).
If I liked Cardcaptor Sakura, will I like Death Note?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Cardcaptor Sakura” list instead.