Head to head
Death Note vs Mushibugyou
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 7.08.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 62× the members.
- Mushibugyou is the quicker watch, 4h 13m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.5% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | Mushibugyou | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 7.08 |
| Rank by score | #106better | #5,001 |
| Members | 498,278more | 8,068 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.5% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 9h 58mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 26 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2013 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | Seven Arcs Pictures |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 18%
- Death Note
- Mushibugyou
0%30%60%
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| Death Note | Mushibugyou | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 1% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 1% |
| 4★ | 6% | 5% |
| 5★ | 1% | 9% |
| 6★ | 2% | 17% |
| 7★ | 18% | 24% |
| 8★ | 8% | 24% |
| 9★ | 10% | 7% |
| 10★ | 51% | 11% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Mushibugyou | 9h 58m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
None
Only Mushibugyou
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Death Note vs Mushibugyou FAQ
Is Death Note better than Mushibugyou?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.08). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Mushibugyou?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 9h 58m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,278 vs 8,068).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Mushibugyou?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.