Head to head
Death Note vs First Squad: The Moment of Truth
Side by side on community score, how it's rated, audience size and how long each takes to watch. Data from Kitsu, refreshed daily.

Left in charts
Death Note
★ 8.30 · 2006–2007

Right in charts
First Squad: The Moment of Truth
★ 5.89 · 2009
The short version
- Death Note is rated higher by the community: 8.30 vs 5.89.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 136× the members.
- First Squad: The Moment of Truth is the quicker watch, 12h 58m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.2% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | First Squad: The Moment of Truth | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 5.89 |
| Rank by score | #105better | #12,188 |
| Members | 498,765more | 3,680 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.2% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 1h 13mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2009 |
| 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 7%
- Death Note
- First Squad: The Moment of Truth
0%30%60%
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| Death Note | First Squad: The Moment of Truth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 3% |
| 2★ | 0% | 4% |
| 3★ | 0% | 7% |
| 4★ | 6% | 12% |
| 5★ | 1% | 16% |
| 6★ | 2% | 21% |
| 7★ | 18% | 18% |
| 8★ | 8% | 12% |
| 9★ | 10% | 4% |
| 10★ | 51% | 3% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| First Squad: The Moment of Truth | 1h 13m |
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Shared genres
None
Only First Squad: The Moment of Truth
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Death Note vs First Squad: The Moment of Truth FAQ
Is Death Note better than First Squad: The Moment of Truth?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 5.89). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or First Squad: The Moment of Truth?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 1h 13m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,765 vs 3,680).
If I liked Death Note, will I like First Squad: The Moment of Truth?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.