Head to head
Death Note vs Hashire Melos (1981)
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 6.53.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 2215× the members.
- Hashire Melos (1981) is the quicker watch, 13h 4m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.4% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | Hashire Melos (1981) | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 6.53 |
| Rank by score | #105better | #9,083 |
| Members | 498,462more | 225 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.4% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 1h 7mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Special |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 1981 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | Toei Animation |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 9%
- Death Note
- Hashire Melos (1981)
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| Death Note | Hashire Melos (1981) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 3% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 11% |
| 4★ | 6% | 15% |
| 5★ | 1% | 15% |
| 6★ | 2% | 15% |
| 7★ | 18% | 24% |
| 8★ | 8% | 6% |
| 9★ | 10% | 4% |
| 10★ | 51% | 5% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Hashire Melos (1981) | 1h 7m |
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Shared genres
None
Only Hashire Melos (1981)
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Death Note vs Hashire Melos (1981) FAQ
Is Death Note better than Hashire Melos (1981)?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 6.53). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Hashire Melos (1981)?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 1h 7m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,462 vs 225).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Hashire Melos (1981)?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.