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Anime like Death Note.
Finished Death Note and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its supernatural, suspense, psychological. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 9 recommended by fans
- 10 short picks
20 anime like Death Note
1. Terror in Resonance
TV · 2014 · 11 eps · ★ 8.08
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Death Note
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
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2. Psycho-Pass
TV · 2012 · 22 eps · ★ 8.32
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Death Note
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
3. Death Parade
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 8.13
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Death Note
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
- Same studio as Death Note (Madhouse)
4. The Promised Neverland
TV · 2019 · 12 eps · ★ 8.46
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Death Note
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
5. Moriarty the Patriot
TV · 2020 · 11 eps · ★ 8.17
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Death Note
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
6. Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor
TV · 2007 · 26 eps · ★ 8.25
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Death Note
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
- Same studio as Death Note (Madhouse)
7. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · ★ 8.71
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Death Note
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8. One Outs
TV · 2008 · 25 eps · ★ 8.32
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Death Note
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
- Same studio as Death Note (Madhouse)
9. Hell Girl
TV · 2005 · 26 eps · ★ 7.60
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Death Note
- Shares Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
10. Parasyte: The Maxim
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 8.32
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
- Same studio as Death Note (Madhouse)
11. Shiki
TV · 2010 · 22 eps · ★ 7.71
- Shares Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
12. Steins;Gate
TV · 2011 · 24 eps · ★ 9.07
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
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13. Serial Experiments Lain
TV · 1998 · 13 eps · ★ 8.11
- Shares Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
14. Boogiepop and Others
TV · 2019 · 18 eps · ★ 7.07
- Shares Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
- Same studio as Death Note (Madhouse)
15. Mononoke
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · ★ 8.41
- Shares Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
16. The Tatami Galaxy
TV · 2010 · 11 eps · ★ 8.55
- Shares Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
- Same studio as Death Note (Madhouse)
17. Wonder Egg Priority
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · ★ 7.53
- Shares Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
18. Penguindrum
TV · 2011 · 24 eps · ★ 7.92
- Shares Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
19. ChäoS;HEAd
TV · 2008 · 12 eps · ★ 6.28
- Shares Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
- Same studio as Death Note (Madhouse)
20. Tekkonkinkreet
Movie · 2006 · ★ 7.94
- Shares Supernatural, Suspense, Psychological with Death Note
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Death Note.
How the top picks compare with Death Note
Death Note is 37 episodes from 2006, tagged supernatural, suspense and psychological. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Death Note does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terror in Resonance | 11 episodes, much shorter than Death Note | 2014, 8 years newer | Suspense, Psychological | Mystery, Detective |
| Psycho-Pass | 22 episodes, much shorter than Death Note | 2012, 6 years newer | Suspense, Psychological | Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi |
| Death Parade | 12 episodes, much shorter than Death Note | 2015, 9 years newer | Suspense, Psychological | Drama, Fantasy, Adult Cast |
| The Promised Neverland | 12 episodes, much shorter than Death Note | 2019, 13 years newer | Suspense, Psychological | Mystery, Survival |
| Moriarty the Patriot | 11 episodes, much shorter than Death Note | 2020, 14 years newer | Suspense, Psychological | Mystery, Adult Cast, Historical |
| Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor | 26 episodes | 2007 | Suspense, Psychological | Adult Cast, High Stakes Game, Strategy Game |
| Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion | 25 episodes | 2006 | — | Award Winning, Drama, Sci-Fi |
| One Outs | 25 episodes | 2008 | Suspense, Psychological | Sports, Adult Cast, Team Sports |
Pick by what you loved about Death Note
- If you liked the psychological side: Terror in Resonance, Psycho-Pass, Death Parade and The Promised Neverland.
- If you liked the supernatural side: Hell Girl, Shiki, Serial Experiments Lain and Boogiepop and Others.
- If you liked the suspense side: Terror in Resonance, Psycho-Pass, Death Parade and The Promised Neverland.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Death Note: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Death Note fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Death Note are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Death Note?
Terror in Resonance. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Death Note. Psycho-Pass and Death Parade come next.
Is there a short anime like Death Note?
Yes: Terror in Resonance (11 episodes), Death Parade (12 episodes), The Promised Neverland (12 episodes) and Moriarty the Patriot (11 episodes).
What do Death Note fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Death Note most often recommend Terror in Resonance, Psycho-Pass, Death Parade, The Promised Neverland and Moriarty the Patriot.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Death Note fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Death Note itself are left out.
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