Head to head
Death Note vs Special A
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 7.39.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 21× the members.
- Special A is the quicker watch, 4h 21m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.6% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | Special A | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 7.39 |
| Rank by score | #106better | #3,091 |
| Members | 498,278more | 24,189 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.6% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 9h 50mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 24 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2008 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | Gonzo, AIC |
| Age rating | R | PG |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 25%
- Death Note
- Special A
0%30%60%
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| Death Note | Special A | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 1% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 1% |
| 4★ | 6% | 4% |
| 5★ | 1% | 7% |
| 6★ | 2% | 12% |
| 7★ | 18% | 27% |
| 8★ | 8% | 23% |
| 9★ | 10% | 11% |
| 10★ | 51% | 14% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Special A | 9h 50m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
None
Only Special A
More comparisons
Death Note vs Special A FAQ
Is Death Note better than Special A?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.39). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Special A?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 9h 50m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,278 vs 24,189).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Special A?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.