Death Note - Recommendations

Chitaka says...

Bakuman and Death Note aren't so much alike based on what they have, but they would appeal to the same audience based mostly on what they don't have. They're both shounen series' without the stereotypical fights, team of 3-4 people all adventuring and fighting for a similar goal. Both of these are mostly about thinking and intellect to some extent. And instead of wowing the viewer with flashy fight scenes, they both suck you in with wonderfully developed characters.

xfleur says...

While the story subjects are entirely different, it helps to add that both Bakuman and Death Note are created by the same storywriter/artist (Ohba/Obata) and therefore get the same feel and pace from each story by how the characters act and react to circumstances around them. Similar humor, albiet Bakuman's is much more exaggerated and lighthearted.

Diachy says...

Deathnote and Bakuman both share a similar or near exact art style and deep/thought provoking themes. This of course makes sense due to the fact that they are written and drwan by the same author in their manga forms. Another great thing about both is how well they follow the original plot of their mangas. They are both well planned/executed anime series. If you liked deathnote you'll love bakuman and vice versa, they may be very different however they are both very much the same.

anosora says...

Yes Bakuman and Death Note are not similar at all. But they have the same author and artist. Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. Those two are geniues at manga and anime.

mechasally says...

Same mangaka and writer so the art work is much the same too also you find out answers of death note in Bakuman since it's slightly based on the authors as well as I loved them both lol! <3

Osiummaster says...

even though durarara!! has an enourmous intro(10 eps) and death note takes off right from the beginning, Both have an incredible amount of story, also they both have awesome character cast of extraordinary people.

Both animes are very alike, even though Death Note is better in my opinion, Durarara!! is definately worth watching

starqueen7 says...

They both share elaborate schemes that will keep you guessing and rivalries where they hate and love each other. 

BloodyRedRoses says...

It's awesome, they both have many similar qualities in the genre and it's just worth watching in general.

selvi says...

these anime were full of twist and epic story plot. nice to watch, very entertaining... Very recommended!

mbart42 says...

Both have a general crime theme and illegal activities, and both have a fantasy element. I honestly couldn't choose a favourite, they're both so good. Durarara!! has funny elements where there are significantly fewer in Death Note

CaptainPickle says...

They are pretty similar as they are both suspense, crime-solving animes. The main character is always trying to predict the antagonist's next move and comes up with intricate plans to counter them.

ERASED has time-travelling while Death Note has Shinigamis to make each series even more entertaining.

I personally preferred ERASED because it was great from beginning to end, while unfortunately Death Note turns out a little 'meh' towards the end. Anyone who watched Death Note knows exactly what I'm referring to. ;)

Gregdevil5 says...

They both include a lot of mystery, suspense, detectives and that little bit of magic that we all need every now and then. Really, the two animes are very similar in theory.

Chunnibyou says...

Both animes have similar themes such as mystery, murder and "supernatural themes"(even a bit of psychology). It really keeps you on the edge of your seat! The art and voice acting are amazing! (in both dub and sub). Although it doesn't have much action, it's still a great emotional ride. It's a very fluent and well planned out anime, truly a master piece of 2016

ENDRNL says...

Both anime feature a hyper-intelligent protagonist, who want to change the world by using a special power of theirs. You really start to gain a liking for all characters, and the moment they leave the series, it'll hit you greatly. However, the ending of both anime is fairly weak as well. 

lill132 says...

Both anime have interesting plot development that keeps them interesting. Both also demonstrate good vs evil.

Raven00T says...

They have great voice actors and the art style is above par. B: the beginning is a little slow to explain things but you catch on quick. Both have a detective who seem to see everything. Almost seem slow or heavy ocd.

AseAventura says...

Anti hero, detective work, short season and heroes out of this world. The criminals and Dtectives being closer than appeared that add a slow and serious suspense.

FuckingLoveAnime says...

Death Note is a great series that I would love to recommend. This series I enjoy  watching and you will probably to if you like an exiting story. Light Yagami who one day stumbled across a book that gives him the power to kill enyone with just writing down their name. Light yagami gave himself the name Kira, Kira was a god of death. The police was starting catching up to Light/Kira and Light was trying to kill L who was head of the Kira investingation. When he killed L with the help of a shinigamin who is a god of death he thought that was the end but turned up to be just the beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5shin says...

Both B: The Beginning and Death Note give off similar vibes. They both have detectives that catch the smallest details and both have anti-heroes with something super natural. (in Death Note - Kira with a shinigami + death note, in B: The Beginning - Koku is a supernatural being himself.)

CHEM0007 says...

this anime is really interesting with an amazing plot, The animation, and sound quality are also good, similar type of story with a ruthless strong MC with superpowers, I personally like this anime,its really underrated bruh

ish1618 says...

Both Claymore and Death Note have very dark themes and a non-conventional plot (that you really have to pay attention to to understand). Although the lead characters have different ideas (Light has a twisted view of justice while Clare is more sensible about it), they do have things in common: for one they're both serious, and (I think the most significant similarity of both leads) they both have an intense desire for power to achieve what they want.

Loramir says...

Both Death Note and Claymore are well planned out and good series. The struggle of survival can make a man/woman do a lot of things, and it's cool to see characters going further then you think they would to achieve their goals.

wolfangel87 says...

Although Death Note seems mildly unrelated to Claymore, both encompass very dark themes and twisted views of death. The characters of Light (Death Note) and Claire (Claymore) have a desire to achieve their original goal, which almost blinds them to the fact of everything else. They are simply put in a struggle for survival.

Zenithx says...

Both series involve fairly depressing plots and a mass of death. Though Claymore is far more action based and westernized than Death Note. Both also have a similar animation style which some viewers might have adored from the one and therefore could love in the other. Finally both feature opening songs created by the band 'Nightmare' which viewers like me will go crazy about! Of course the opening song alone doesn't really links these two animes but it's just a beautiful little additional reason to watch them.

BlackxZ3phYr13 says...

If you loved Death Note for its impressive intellectual side, you will surely love Detective Conan. The thought process he uses every time to solve a case impresses more than the last time. Its simply amazing how Shinichi can solve cases on such little evidence.

Foop says...

Case Closed and Death Note are two mystery anime. Death Note focuses on mystery, and Detective Conan focuses on a bunch of mysteries. If you are the type of person who loves certain anime because they solve mysteries in them, then watch both of these series.

AsianWinter08 says...

You will absolutely love Detective Conan if you're Death Note fan that is looking for another smart thinking concept of the anime. They both possessed very good intelligent. Shinichi can be compared to Light for the fact that they are smart and thinks logically. But Shinichi's role here is to solve mysteries in crimes. There are tons of episodes of Detective Conan and each one of it will make you wanna stay all night watching it. As well as its movies.

Jennosaur says...

I have not finished all 600+ episodes of Detective Conan, but I'm already in love with it. Death Note and DC are both sinilar in the the intelectual sense in where there is an extremely smart main character solving crimes/ getting rid of criminals. DC is a little bit more toned down, but it gives off the same vibe. I highly recommend watching both shows :)

freakzilla says...

If you like piecing together some of the hardest stories, only to have the puzzle scattered again with a plot twist, I suggest you also try these. Though, Lain's story is harder to keep track of, while Death Note's story isn't as dark.

redpixie9 says...

Both plots are very complex and you have to be on your toes to keep up. Both Lain and Death Note are very "brain active".

Lyzl says...

These anime have underlying, as well as prominent, themes of psychological problems and changes, and philosophical points on the human condition. If you liked these major themes in one of these series, you would surely enjoy the other.

Leah says...

Both Serial Experiments Lain and Death Note contains some sort of mind game, so if thats what you are after I recommend them both.

Baebaeclc says...

In both of these shows the protaginst is given the choice to cause death to someone.  They both give me the same mystery/tragic feel and gauge interest by focusing on points that animes usually avoid. 

By writing down a name you can make someone disapear.

zorro2013 says...

Both are about several people having to fight against each other after being put into situations that they are given powers to control life or death. Both are darker. There is also a hint at the choice of morality and playing god. Decent action in both also.

JtkBasketball says...

Both of these animes are very similar in the approach taken to kill someone. To kill someone, strategy is the key component and outwitting the enemy is what is most important. Also the power felt when being in control of a situation has the same feel for both. 

DeaAura says...

They are both dark, though Btooom is less boring then death note they both suck on different levels but have redeeming qualities in emotional intent.

scramblingbalam says...

Almost all every genera that "Another" is taged with apply to Death Note as well.

While they are both Psychological Horror with supernatural and mystery overtones: where Deathnote flies off into unrealistic Epic Anime land; Another stays grounded.

If what you liked about DeathNote is the fact that he can play god than Another may not me for you. If what you liked is the Horror of being in a situation that that is out of your control than you will find Another gripping.

I found Another much more terrifying because I could imagine it acctually happening, it even seemed to follow a supernatural logic that might be consistent with quantum mechanics. The other thing that makes Another frigtening is that unlike Death Note or other Middle School Anime the Charecters seem like they are actually in High School. We are reminded that these are just kids. They have a vulerability that makes them more simpathetic, it reminds me of what I think middle school is really like for most people uncertain and scary, this is set up from the second episode as the students talk about being worried about what high school they can test into, and continues as it becomes more obviouse that death is ttwalking among them.  

Hutai says...

Supernatural, detective, mystery etc. A case where people die for "unknown" reason. Lots of deaths, good story, animation and music. 

Pickletom10 says...

These animes are both "sitting at the edge of your seat" animes. Once you watch one episode, the suspence will have you wanting more. I enjoy murder/death mysteries and if you enjoy watching genres like that, you are sure to love either of these. Death Note is about Light Yagami (Kira) killing people with the power of the death note. Another is about Kouchi Sakakibara and class 3's death curse. 

CanadianOtaku13 says...

If you enjoyed the darker themes of either of these shows, you will most likely enjoy the other. Also, both have supernatural themes to them.

Epyon45 says...

Both have a dark, gritty atmosphere. The main characters are interesting, and very well-developed. Death lurks behind every corner in both anime, and the Japanese voice acting is professional. Make sure to check them both out, as they both are really good and stay true to the manga.

stevensrmiller says...

Has a bit of a similar feel, but don't expect the same story. You do get "lessons" along the way, and that enriches and explains a complex context. Attack on Titan is also pretty grim, and somewhat more explicitly bloody.

polaris18 says...

While Death Note is more psychologically and mystery focused in genre and Attack on Titan is more action / violence in genre, they both break many stereotypes that you'll find throughout the TV shows. In both anime, the main character isn't always on "the good side" and you'll constantly be second guessing which side is right and what is worth fighting for. In both anime, they aren't always happy endings and they'll both leave you with intense feelings.

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