Head to head
Death Note vs Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon
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 6.09.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 639× the members.
- Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon is the quicker watch, 13h 41m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.1% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 6.09 |
| Rank by score | #105better | #11,584 |
| Members | 498,673more | 781 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.1% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 30mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | OVA |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 1987 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | AIC |
| Age rating | R | R |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 6%
- Death Note
- Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon
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| Death Note | Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 1% |
| 2★ | 0% | 6% |
| 3★ | 0% | 6% |
| 4★ | 6% | 15% |
| 5★ | 1% | 22% |
| 6★ | 2% | 19% |
| 7★ | 18% | 20% |
| 8★ | 8% | 6% |
| 9★ | 10% | 4% |
| 10★ | 51% | 3% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon | 30m |
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Shared genres
None
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Death Note vs Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon FAQ
Is Death Note better than Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 6.09). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 30m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,673 vs 781).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Gakuen Tokusou Hikaruon?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.