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Death Note
Brutal murders, petty thefts, and senseless violence pollute the human world. In contrast, the realm of death gods is a humdrum, unchanging gambling den. The ingenious 17-year-old Japanese student Light Yagami and sadistic god of death Ryuk share one belief: their worlds are rotten. For his own amus...
apps Top Death Note Alternatives
The top alternative to Death Note in 2026 is Fruits Basket (2019) with a score of 9.8/10, followed by Akira (9.8) and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (9.8).
Fruits Basket (2019)
The 2019 reboot of Fruits Basket elevates the original with stunning animation and a more faithful adaptation of the man...
Akira
Japan, 1988. An explosion caused by a young boy with psychic powers tears through the city of Tokyo and ignites the fuse...
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Ever since the death of his father, the burden of supporting the family has fallen upon Tanjirou Kamado's shoulders. Tho...
Attack on Titan
Centuries ago, mankind was slaughtered to near extinction by monstrous humanoid creatures called Titans, forcing humans...
Cowboy Bebop
Crime is timeless. By the year 2071, humanity has expanded across the galaxy, filling the surface of other planets with...
Spirited Away
Stubborn, spoiled, and naïve, 10-year-old Chihiro Ogino is less than pleased when she and her parents discover an abando...
Jujutsu Kaisen
Idly indulging in baseless paranormal activities with the Occult Club, high schooler Yuuji Itadori spends his days at ei...
Dragon Ball Super
Seven years after the defeat of Majin Buu, Earth is at peace, and its people live free from any dangers lurking in the u...
Tower of God
There is a tower that summons chosen people called "Regulars" with the promise of granting their deepest desires. Whethe...
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
This heartwarming Japanese series follows Kiyoshi Adachi, a shy office worker who suddenly gains the ability to read peo...
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
The year is Universal Century 0093. Char Aznable has taken command of Neo Zeon, the rebels of outer space. He firmly bel...
K-ON!
A fresh high school year always means much to come, and one of those things is joining a club. Being in a dilemma about...
Bloom Into You
Yuu Koito has always been entranced with romantic shoujo manga and the lyrics of love songs. She patiently waits for the...
Overlord
The final hour of the popular virtual reality game Yggdrasil has come. However, Momonga, a powerful wizard and master of...
Kanon
As a young child, Aizawa Yuuichi had often visited his cousin in the city; however, something drastic happened to keep h...
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
Over three hundred years have passed since the Calamity War, the great conflict between Earth and its outer space coloni...
Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma
Souma Yukihira has been cooking alongside his father Jouichirou for as long as he can remember. As a sous chef at his fa...
Lupin the Third Part 5
Genius thief Arsene Lupin III—along with the usual crew of Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Daisuke Jigen—finds hi...
Suzume
On her way to school one day, Suzume Iwato stumbles upon Souta Munakata, a young man searching for abandoned areas. The...
Fate/Zero
With the promise of granting any wish, the omnipotent Holy Grail triggered three wars in the past, each too cruel and fi...
summarize Quick Comparison Summary
| Alternative | Score | vs Death Note | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits Basket (2019) | 9.8 | +2.0 | Compare |
| Akira | 9.8 | +2.0 | Compare |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | 9.8 | +2.0 | Compare |
| Attack on Titan | 9.8 | +2.0 | Compare |
| Cowboy Bebop | 9.8 | +2.0 | Compare |
| Spirited Away | 9.8 | +2.0 | Compare |
| Jujutsu Kaisen | 9.6 | +1.8 | Compare |
| Dragon Ball Super | 9.5 | +1.7 | Compare |
| Tower of God | 9.5 | +1.7 | Compare |
| Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! | 9.5 | +1.7 | Compare |
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