Head to head
Death Note vs Tonari no Yamada-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 7.05.
- Death Note is more widely watched, with 117× the members.
- Tonari no Yamada-kun is the quicker watch, 12h 27m 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 Yamada-kun | |
|---|---|---|
| Community score | 8.30higher | 7.05 |
| Rank by score | #104better | #5,253 |
| Members | 498,717more | 4,274 |
| Favorited by | 1.5%more | 0.7% |
| Time to watch | 14h 11m | 1h 44mshorter |
| Episodes | 37 | 1 |
| Format | TV Series | Movie |
| Aired | 2006–2007 | 1999 |
| Status | Finished | Finished |
| Studio | MADHOUSE | – |
| Age rating | R | G |
How each is rated
Share of ratings at each star level · 9★–10★: 61% vs 18%
- Death Note
- Tonari no Yamada-kun
0%30%60%
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| Death Note | Tonari no Yamada-kun | |
|---|---|---|
| 1★ | 3% | 1% |
| 2★ | 0% | 1% |
| 3★ | 0% | 3% |
| 4★ | 6% | 4% |
| 5★ | 1% | 7% |
| 6★ | 2% | 16% |
| 7★ | 18% | 28% |
| 8★ | 8% | 22% |
| 9★ | 10% | 9% |
| 10★ | 51% | 9% |
Time to watch
Episodes × episode length, openings included
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| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Death Note | 14h 11m |
| Tonari no Yamada-kun | 1h 44m |
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Shared genres
None
Only Tonari no Yamada-kun
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Death Note vs Tonari no Yamada-kun FAQ
Is Death Note better than Tonari no Yamada-kun?
By community score, Death Note is ahead (8.30 vs 7.05). 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 Yamada-kun?
Death Note is longer: 14h 11m against 1h 44m.
Which is more popular?
Death Note has more members on Kitsu (498,717 vs 4,274).
If I liked Death Note, will I like Tonari no Yamada-kun?
Not necessarily: they don't share a main genre. Try the “anime like Death Note” list instead.