🧭 Watch order guide
Death Note watch order
1 core entry, 1 extra. Watching only the core story and movies takes about 14h 11m. Generated from the franchise graph, so it updates when new seasons are announced.
1
core entries
0
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
14h 11m
total core runtime
Recommended order
- 1
Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Death Note2006-10
- 2Death Note: Rewrite2007-08
Death Note watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Death Note in?
Follow the recommended order above: Death Note. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Death Note?
The core story and movies run about 14h 11m. At two hours a day that is roughly 8 days.
Can I skip the recaps?
Yes. Death Note: Rewrite retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where does this order come from?
It is built automatically from the sequel, prequel, side-story and spin-off links in the Kitsu database and refreshed daily, so new seasons appear without manual edits.