Head to head
Death Note vs [Oshi no Ko]
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
- Scores are effectively tied: 8.30 vs 8.29.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 24× the members.
- [Oshi no Ko] is the quicker watch, 8h 17m shorter.
- They share Psychological, Mystery, Supernatural, Drama.
| Death Note | [Oshi no Ko] | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 8.29 |
| Rank by score | #106better | #113 |
| Members | 498,278more | 20,511 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 1.2% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 5h 54mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 11 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2023 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | – |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 62%
- Death Note
- [Oshi no Ko]
0%30%60%
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| Death Note | [Oshi no Ko] | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 4% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 0% |
| 4★ | 6% | 4% |
| 5★ | 1% | 1% |
| 6★ | 2% | 2% |
| 7★ | 18% | 13% |
| 8★ | 8% | 14% |
| 9★ | 10% | 21% |
| 10★ | 51% | 40% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| [Oshi no Ko] | 5h 54m |
Shared genres
Only [Oshi no Ko]
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Death Note vs [Oshi no Ko] FAQ
Is Death Note better than [Oshi no Ko]?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 8.29). Both are psychological and mystery, so taste decides the rest.
Which is longer, Death Note or [Oshi no Ko]?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 5h 54m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,278 vs 20,511).
If I liked Death Note, will I like [Oshi no Ko]?
Probably, if it was the psychological, mystery, supernatural, drama side you enjoyed.