Head to head
Death Note vs FRIEND.
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 23748× the members.
- FRIEND. is the quicker watch, 14h 8m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.0% of members).
- They share Psychological, Drama.
| Death Note | FRIEND. | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30 | – |
| Rank by score | #104 | – |
| Members | 498,717more | 21 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 3mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2011 |
| 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 |
| FRIEND. | 3m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
Only FRIEND.
More comparisons
Death Note vs FRIEND. FAQ
Is Death Note better than FRIEND.?
Not enough ratings yet to compare scores.
Which is longer, Death Note or FRIEND.?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 3m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,717 vs 21).
If I liked Death Note, will I like FRIEND.?
Probably, if it was the psychological, drama side you enjoyed.

