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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...

8.99 Great

apps Top Death Note Alternatives

The top alternative to Death Note in 2026 is Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War with a score of 9.60/10, followed by Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation (9.25) and Puella Magi Madoka Magica (9.06).

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War

Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki spends his days fighting against Hollows, dangerous evil spirits that threaten Ka...

Adventure Action Japan Supernatural
9.60 Brilliant
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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation

After a brutal surprise attack by the forces of Quincy King Yhwach, the resident Reapers of the Soul Society lick their...

Adventure Action Japan Supernatural
9.25 Excellent
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Madoka Kaname and Sayaka Miki are regular middle school girls with regular lives, but all that changes when they encount...

Drama Japan Award Winning Dark Fantasy
9.06 Excellent
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The Promised Neverland

The Promised Neverland

Surrounded by a forest and a gated entrance, the Grace Field House is inhabited by orphans happily living together as on...

Japan Survival Mystery Dark Fantasy
9.04 Excellent
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Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files

Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files

One fateful day, Yuusuke Urameshi, a 14-year-old delinquent with a dim future, gets a miraculous chance to turn it all a...

Action Japan Mythology Supernatural
8.94 Great
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Summer Time Rendering

Summer Time Rendering

Since the death of his parents, Shinpei Ajiro had lived with the Kofune family and their two daughters—Mio and Ushio. Al...

Time Travel Japan Supernatural Mystery
8.89 Great
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Mononoke

Mononoke

The "Medicine Seller" is a deadly and mysterious master of the occult who travels across feudal Japan in search of malev...

Japan Mythology Supernatural Mystery
8.89 Great
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders

Years after an ancient evil was salvaged from the depths of the sea, Joutarou Kuujou sits peacefully within a Japanese j...

Adventure Action Japan Supernatural
8.87 Great
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Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai

Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai

In the small village of Hinamizawa, Rika Furude and her friends live together in relative harmony. Beneath this mask of...

Japan Supernatural Mystery Dark Fantasy
8.67 Great
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

For centuries, the Demon Slayer Corps has sacredly kept the location of Swordsmith Village a secret. As the village of t...

Action Japan Supernatural Dark Fantasy
8.62 Great
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc

A mysterious string of disappearances on a certain train has caught the attention of the Demon Slayer Corps, and they ha...

Action Japan Supernatural Dark Fantasy
8.58 Great
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Moriarty the Patriot Part 2

Moriarty the Patriot Part 2

Great Britain is ablaze with news of a so-called "Lord of Crime," a criminal mastermind responsible for the downfall of...

Japan Mystery Psychological TV
8.56 Great
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Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2

Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2

There is a rumor in Kamome Academy that somewhere within the school premises lies a clock that governs the passage of ti...

Modern Japan Supernatural TV
8.48 Great
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xxxHOLiC◆Kei

xxxHOLiC◆Kei

Kimihiro Watanuki's life was never really normal. But in addition to his ability to see spirits, this sequel to xxxHOLiC...

Drama Japan Supernatural Mystery
8.46 Great
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Moriarty the Patriot

Moriarty the Patriot

During the late 19th century, Great Britain has become the greatest empire the world has ever known. Hidden within its s...

Japan Mystery Psychological TV
8.43 Great
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Penguindrum

Penguindrum

For the Takakura family, destiny is an ever-spinning wheel, pointing passionately in their direction with equal tides of...

Drama Avant Garde Japan Supernatural
8.32 Great
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Hell Girl: Two Mirrors

Hell Girl: Two Mirrors

Ai Enma and her companions continue to offer their service of revenge against those who have wronged others, and the pri...

Japan Supernatural Mystery Horror
7.85 Good
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The Future Diary

The Future Diary

Yukiteru Amano is a shy middle schooler who regularly keeps track of what he does in his daily life by writing down all...

Action Japan Survival Supernatural
7.52 Good
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Hell Girl: Three Vessels

Hell Girl: Three Vessels

Following the events of Jigoku Shoujo Futakomori, Ai Enma, the Hell Girl, has disappeared. Her former companions decide...

Japan Supernatural Mystery Dark Fantasy
7.44 Good
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Ghost Hound

Ghost Hound

Strange things are happening around the town of Suiten. The daughter of a priest begins to see strange visions, spirits...

Japan Supernatural Mystery Dark Fantasy
7.03 Good

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
Anime Adventure Action Japan
9.60 Brilliant +0.61 Compare
9.25 Excellent +0.26 Compare
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Puella Magi Madoka Magica
Anime Drama Japan Award Winning
9.06 Excellent +0.07 Compare
The Promised Neverland
The Promised Neverland
Anime Japan Survival Mystery
9.04 Excellent +0.05 Compare
Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files
Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files
Anime Action Japan Mythology
8.94 Great -0.05 Compare
Summer Time Rendering
Summer Time Rendering
Anime Time Travel Japan Supernatural
8.89 Great -0.10 Compare
Mononoke
Mononoke
Anime Japan Mythology Supernatural
8.89 Great -0.10 Compare
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders
Anime Adventure Action Japan
8.87 Great -0.12 Compare
Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai
Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai
Anime Japan Supernatural Mystery
8.67 Great -0.32 Compare
8.62 Great -0.37 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Death Note?
The top alternatives to Death Note in 2026 include Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, The Promised Neverland, Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Death Note compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Death Note scores 8.99/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Death Note worth it in 2026?
Death Note scores 8.99/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Anime category. However, alternatives like Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Death Note?
Several alternatives to Death Note offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Death Note?
Common reasons users look for Death Note alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Death Note are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Death Note in the Anime category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Death Note alternative has the highest rating?
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War currently holds the highest rating among Death Note alternatives with a score of 9.60/10.
Can I use Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War instead of Death Note?
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is one of the top-rated alternatives to Death Note. While they serve similar purposes in the Anime space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Death Note?
Pricing varies among Death Note alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Anime category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Death Note alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Death Note vs Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War: which is better?
Death Note scores 8.99/10 while Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War scores 9.60/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Death Note vs Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation: which is better?
Death Note scores 8.99/10 while Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Separation scores 9.25/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Death Note vs Puella Magi Madoka Magica: which is better?
Death Note scores 8.99/10 while Puella Magi Madoka Magica scores 9.06/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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