Head to head
Death Note vs My Little Monster
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 7.65.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 6.5× the members.
- My Little Monster is the quicker watch, 8h 59m shorter.
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | My Little Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 7.65 |
| Rank by score | #105better | #1,862 |
| Members | 498,422more | 76,536 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 1.1% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 5h 12mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 13 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2012 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | – |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 29%
- Death Note
- My Little Monster
0%30%60%
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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| Death Note | My Little Monster | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 0% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 1% |
| 4★ | 6% | 3% |
| 5★ | 1% | 4% |
| 6★ | 2% | 11% |
| 7★ | 18% | 27% |
| 8★ | 8% | 25% |
| 9★ | 10% | 11% |
| 10★ | 51% | 18% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| My Little Monster | 5h 12m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
None
Only My Little Monster
More comparisons
Death Note vs My Little Monster FAQ
Is Death Note better than My Little Monster?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.65). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or My Little Monster?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 5h 12m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,422 vs 76,536).
If I liked Death Note, will I like My Little Monster?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.