
Death Note Episode Ratings
- 2006
- Finished Airing
- Supernatural
- Suspense
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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 amusement, Ryuk drops his Death Note into the human world. Light stumbles upon it, deeming the first of its rules ridiculous: the human whose name is written in this note shall die. However, the temptation is too great, and Light experiments by writing a felon's name, which disturbingly enacts his first murder. Aware of the terrifying godlike power that has fallen into his hands, Light—under the alias Kira—follows his wicked sense of justice with the ultimate goal of cleansing the world of all evil-doers. The meticulous mastermind detective L is already on his trail, but as Light's brilliance rivals L's, the grand chase for Kira turns into an intense battle of wits that can only end when one of them is dead. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Death Note
37 episodesRatings last updated: October 17, 2026
At a glance
- Episodes
- 37
- Franchise
- 1 part
- Aired
- Oct 4, 2006 – Jun 27, 2007
- Average rating
- 8.8/10
- Best episode
- Episode 249.5“Revival”
Best Death Note episodes
- Episode 24Revival9.5
- Episode 7Overcast9.4
- Episode 23Frenzy9.4
- Episode 361.28 (January 28)9.3
- Episode 9Encounter9.2
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- Episode 8Glare9.2
- Episode 16Decision9.2
- Episode 11Assault9.1
- Episode 15Wager9.1
- Episode 12Love9.0
Lowest-rated Death Note episodes
- Episode 26Renewal7.9
- Episode 27Abduction8.0
- Episode 28Impatience8.2
- Episode 20Makeshift8.4
- Episode 37New World8.4
Death Note Episode Rating Chart
This episode rating chart shows all 37 episodes of Death Note, based on MyAnimeList ratings. The average episode score is 8.8/10. The highest-rated episode is Episode 24 "Revival" with a score of 9.5/10, while the lowest-rated is Episode 26 "Renewal" at 7.9/10. 34 of 35 rated episodes (97%) score 8.0 or above, placing them in the Great or higher tier on the AnimeGraphs rating scale.
Death Note episode list
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Death Note have?
Death Note has 37 episodes. 35 of them have a MyAnimeList rating.
What is the best Death Note episode?
The highest-rated Death Note episode is Episode 24 "Revival" (9.5/10) on MyAnimeList, followed by Episode 7 "Overcast" (9.4/10) and Episode 23 "Frenzy" (9.4/10).
What is the lowest-rated Death Note episode?
The lowest-rated Death Note episode is Episode 26 "Renewal" (7.9/10) on MyAnimeList.
What is the average episode rating for Death Note?
The average episode rating for Death Note is 8.8/10 across 35 rated episodes on MyAnimeList. 34 of them (97%) score 8.0 or above.






