Anime like Death Note
These 12 shows score most like Death Note (Shonen) across all six Codex criteria — not just same-genre guesses, but the closest matches on the actual rubric. Ranked by how near their criterion profile sits to Death Note.
If you liked Death Note, start with Haikyuu!! (8.27 out of 10) — the closest match to it on the Anime Codex six-criterion rubric.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and animation — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in storytelling and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic, same studio.
Shared strengths in storytelling and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and cultural impact — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and storytelling — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and storytelling — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and storytelling — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and characters — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in cultural impact and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
Shared strengths in animation and emotional themes — same Shonen demographic.
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FAQ
- What anime is most like Death Note?
- Haikyuu!! (8.27) tops the list as the closest match to Death Note on the Anime Codex rubric. Shared strengths in cultural impact and animation — same Shonen demographic.
- How are "anime like Death Note" picks chosen?
- Each show is scored on six criteria. We rank every other title by how close its six-criterion profile is to Death Note, preferring the same demographic — so the matches share what actually made Death Note good, not just surface tags.