Head to head
Death Note vs Kaleido Star
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 7.85.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 64× the members.
- Death Note is the quicker watch, 5h 22m shorter.
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | Kaleido Star | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 7.85 |
| Rank by score | #106better | #1,215 |
| Members | 498,278more | 7,841 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 1.2% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11mshorter | 19h 33m |
| Episodes | 37 | 51 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2003–2004 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | Gonzo, Production I.G |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 39%
- Death Note
- Kaleido Star
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| Death Note | Kaleido Star | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 2% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 1% |
| 4★ | 6% | 3% |
| 5★ | 1% | 4% |
| 6★ | 2% | 8% |
| 7★ | 18% | 22% |
| 8★ | 8% | 22% |
| 9★ | 10% | 15% |
| 10★ | 51% | 24% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Kaleido Star | 19h 33m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
None
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Death Note vs Kaleido Star FAQ
Is Death Note better than Kaleido Star?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.85). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Kaleido Star?
Kaleido Star is longer: 19h 33m against 14h 11m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,278 vs 7,841).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Kaleido Star?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.