Head to head
Death Note vs Insomnia
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 15116× the members.
- Insomnia is the quicker watch, 14h 7m shorter.
- Fans favorite Insomnia more often (3.0% vs 1.5% of members).
- They share Psychological, Supernatural.
| Death Note | Insomnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30 | – |
| Rank by score | #104 | – |
| Members | 498,824more | 33 |
| Favorited by | 1.5% | 3.0%more |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 4mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Music |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2024 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | – |
| Age rating | R | – |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Insomnia | 4m |
Shared genres
Only Insomnia
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Death Note vs Insomnia FAQ
Is Death Note better than Insomnia?
Not enough ratings yet to compare scores.
Which is longer, Death Note or Insomnia?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 4m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,824 vs 33).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Insomnia?
Probably, if it was the psychological, supernatural side you enjoyed.

