Head to head
Death Note vs Empress Esther
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 more widely watched, with 124706× the members.
- Empress Esther is the quicker watch, 13h 3m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.0% of members).
- They share Drama.
| Death Note | Empress Esther | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30 | – |
| Rank by score | #104 | – |
| Members | 498,824more | 4 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 1h 8mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 1996 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | – |
| Age rating | R | PG |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Empress Esther | 1h 8m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
Only Empress Esther
More comparisons
Death Note vs Empress Esther FAQ
Is Death Note better than Empress Esther?
Not enough ratings yet to compare scores.
Which is longer, Death Note or Empress Esther?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 1h 8m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,824 vs 4).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Empress Esther?
Probably, if it was the drama side you enjoyed.

