Head to head
Death Note vs Ring ni Kakero 1
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 6.82.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 771× the members.
- Ring ni Kakero 1 is the quicker watch, 13h 46m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.3% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | Ring ni Kakero 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 6.82 |
| Rank by score | #106better | #6,916 |
| Members | 498,321more | 646 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.3% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 25mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 12 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2004 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | – |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 14%
- Death Note
- Ring ni Kakero 1
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| Death Note | Ring ni Kakero 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 3% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 2% |
| 4★ | 6% | 14% |
| 5★ | 1% | 10% |
| 6★ | 2% | 20% |
| 7★ | 18% | 28% |
| 8★ | 8% | 8% |
| 9★ | 10% | 5% |
| 10★ | 51% | 9% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Ring ni Kakero 1 | 25m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
None
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Death Note vs Ring ni Kakero 1 FAQ
Is Death Note better than Ring ni Kakero 1?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 6.82). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Ring ni Kakero 1?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 25m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,321 vs 646).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Ring ni Kakero 1?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.