Head to head
Death Note vs Duel Masters Zero
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 6.38.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 2026× the members.
- Duel Masters Zero is the quicker watch, 10h 1m 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.
| Death Note | Duel Masters Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 6.38 |
| Rank by score | #106better | #10,136 |
| Members | 498,321more | 246 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 4h 10mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 25 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2007–2008 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | – |
| Age rating | R | G |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 9%
- Death Note
- Duel Masters Zero
0%30%60%
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| Death Note | Duel Masters Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 9% |
| 2★ | 0% | 10% |
| 3★ | 0% | 4% |
| 4★ | 6% | 7% |
| 5★ | 1% | 20% |
| 6★ | 2% | 14% |
| 7★ | 18% | 24% |
| 8★ | 8% | 3% |
| 9★ | 10% | 1% |
| 10★ | 51% | 7% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Duel Masters Zero | 4h 10m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
None
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Death Note vs Duel Masters Zero FAQ
Is Death Note better than Duel Masters Zero?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 6.38). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Duel Masters Zero?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 4h 10m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,321 vs 246).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Duel Masters Zero?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.