Head to head
Death Note vs Tonari no Seki-kun
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 7.59.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 23× the members.
- Tonari no Seki-kun is the quicker watch, 11h 44m shorter.
- Fans favorite Death Note more often (1.5% vs 0.7% of members).
- They have no main genre in common, so they suit different moods.
| Death Note | Tonari no Seki-kun | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 7.59 |
| Rank by score | #104better | #2,090 |
| Members | 498,673more | 21,937 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.7% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 2h 27mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 21 |
| Format | TV Series | TV Series |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 2014 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | Shin-Ei Animation |
| Age rating | R | G |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 26%
- Death Note
- Tonari no Seki-kun
0%30%60%
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| Death Note | Tonari no Seki-kun | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 0% |
| 2★ | 0% | 0% |
| 3★ | 0% | 1% |
| 4★ | 6% | 2% |
| 5★ | 1% | 5% |
| 6★ | 2% | 12% |
| 7★ | 18% | 27% |
| 8★ | 8% | 26% |
| 9★ | 10% | 12% |
| 10★ | 51% | 14% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Tonari no Seki-kun | 2h 27m |
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Shared genres
None
Only Tonari no Seki-kun
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Death Note vs Tonari no Seki-kun FAQ
Is Death Note better than Tonari no Seki-kun?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.59). They are quite different shows, so the better pick depends on what you're in the mood for.
Which is longer, Death Note or Tonari no Seki-kun?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 2h 27m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,673 vs 21,937).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Tonari no Seki-kun?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.