Head to head
Death Note vs Kaitou Reinya
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 5.90.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 786× the members.
- Kaitou Reinya is the quicker watch, 13h 35m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.0% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | Kaitou Reinya | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 5.90 |
| Rank by score | #104better | #12,172 |
| Members | 498,824more | 635 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 36mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 12 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2009 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | Sting Ray |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 5%
- Death Note
- Kaitou Reinya
0%30%60%
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| Death Note | Kaitou Reinya | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 3% |
| 2★ | 0% | 4% |
| 3★ | 0% | 5% |
| 4★ | 6% | 15% |
| 5★ | 1% | 25% |
| 6★ | 2% | 16% |
| 7★ | 18% | 20% |
| 8★ | 8% | 7% |
| 9★ | 10% | 2% |
| 10★ | 51% | 3% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Kaitou Reinya | 36m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
None
Only Kaitou Reinya
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Death Note vs Kaitou Reinya FAQ
Is Death Note better than Kaitou Reinya?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 5.90). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Kaitou Reinya?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 36m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,824 vs 635).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Kaitou Reinya?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.

