Head to head
Death Note vs The Dawn of Ape
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 more widely watched, with 22682× the members.
- The Dawn of Ape is the quicker watch, 14h 7m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.0% of members).
- They share Psychological.
| Death Note | The Dawn of Ape | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30 | – |
| Rank by score | #105 | – |
| Members | 499,002more | 22 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.0% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 4mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2019 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | – |
| Age rating | R | – |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| The Dawn of Ape | 4m |
Only Death Note
Shared genres
Only The Dawn of Ape
More comparisons
Death Note vs The Dawn of Ape FAQ
Is Death Note better than The Dawn of Ape?
Not enough ratings yet to compare scores.
Which is longer, Death Note or The Dawn of Ape?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 4m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (499,002 vs 22).
If I liked Death Note, will I like The Dawn of Ape?
Probably, if it was the psychological side you enjoyed.

