Head to head
Death Note vs Detroit Metal City
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 7.89.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 31× the members.
- Detroit Metal City is the quicker watch, 11h 35m shorter.
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | Detroit Metal City | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 7.89 |
| Rank by score | #104better | #1,106 |
| Members | 498,673more | 15,958 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 1.2% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 2h 36mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 12 |
| Format | TV Series | OVA |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2008 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | Studio 4°C |
| Age rating | R | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 40%
- Death Note
- Detroit Metal City
0%30%60%
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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| Death Note | Detroit Metal City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 1% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 1% |
| 4★ | 6% | 2% |
| 5★ | 1% | 3% |
| 6★ | 2% | 7% |
| 7★ | 18% | 18% |
| 8★ | 8% | 26% |
| 9★ | 10% | 21% |
| 10★ | 51% | 19% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Detroit Metal City | 2h 36m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
None
More comparisons
Death Note vs Detroit Metal City FAQ
Is Death Note better than Detroit Metal City?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.89). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Detroit Metal City?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 2h 36m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,673 vs 15,958).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Detroit Metal City?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.