Head to head
Death Note vs Shakugan no Shana S
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 7.28.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 59× the members.
- Shakugan no Shana S is the quicker watch, 12h 19m 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 | Shakugan no Shana S | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 7.28 |
| Rank by score | #104better | #3,729 |
| Members | 498,673more | 8,522 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.3% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 1h 52mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 4 |
| Format | TV Series | OVA |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2009–2010 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | J.C.Staff |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 19%
- Death Note
- Shakugan no Shana S
0%30%60%
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| Death Note | Shakugan no Shana S | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 0% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 1% |
| 4★ | 6% | 4% |
| 5★ | 1% | 7% |
| 6★ | 2% | 15% |
| 7★ | 18% | 27% |
| 8★ | 8% | 25% |
| 9★ | 10% | 9% |
| 10★ | 51% | 11% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Shakugan no Shana S | 1h 52m |
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Shared genres
None
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Death Note vs Shakugan no Shana S FAQ
Is Death Note better than Shakugan no Shana S?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.28). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Shakugan no Shana S?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 1h 52m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,673 vs 8,522).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Shakugan no Shana S?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.