User Recommendations for Death Note

Monster and Death Note are unique in many ways. In both cases the issue of morality in its truest form, that is the frontier between good and evil, is explored via highly tense psychological thrillers. Monster is highly realistic and portrays a very believable world while Death Note has a supernatural element to it; in both the viewer is forced to think and make choices toward deciding who the real villains are and just what it is that makes one individual evil.

Both feature main characters who are being chased by detectives. While Monster may be more mature, Death Note is just as good but more supernatural

Its almost Basically the Same mystery/horror Good Guy vs Bad Guy type of Story except that The 2 Main Characters of the Show Kill for different reasons

A couple of good guys come together to hunt down a psychotic mass murderer. A macabre game of 'cat and mouse' ensues, leaving the viewer at the edge of his seat. The story in both cases goes at a very complex depth, and so do the characters. In Monster, the story is much more complex, and focuses more on character development. Monster grapples with issues of morality and is a bit more philosophical.

Both anime are psychological thrillers dealing with never ending battle/chase between good and evil. Both plots are full of twists and cliffhangers although the pacing of the two series are quite different. Death Note has a faster pacing with more focus on the main few characters while Monster introduces many side characters in depth through different arcs.

Intellectual game between two brilliant characters that makes you wait to see the next episode.

These series are both brilliant, compelling and you can't get enough of either of them! It's hard to say why these two series are like each other, i think it's the sence of justice and the practactly the same morals. Both of 'em will have you off your seat, guesting what will happen next.

Both are psychological thrillers. While in Death Note there is heavily influenced by the supernatural, Monster is more realistic, and could even happen in real life. If you liked one, you should watch the other. There's a nice chance that you'll like it.

both anime contains elements of thriller, dark atmosphere, psychology, morality... And incredibly interesting plot!!!

Monster and Death Note both are psychological thrillers. Both are full of mysteries, although Death Note is more involved with the police system, and solving crime, while Monster is a mystery which the main character is trying to solve basically on his own. Both have that dark, psychological thriller feel to them, and keep you captivated throughout the whole series (although Monster is quite a bit longer than Death Note).

It's really hard creating a long running thriller series in the medium of animation, mainly because animation doesn't have any real, live-action actors to evoke some kind of terror in front of a camera. Both Death Note and Monster have presented exhilarating concepts that feels totally unprecedented in the thriller genre.

Both anime deals with the protagonist fighting the antagonist. The character that is considered evil is considered a monster and serial killer, having cops chase after them, usually having to deal with a very intelligent policeman.

In the world of Death Note and Monster exists a dark atmosphere and tone involving crimes, murders, and conspiracy. Both of these series are an excellent watch for those interested in for some psychological thriller themes. Both series employs violence as well as plot holes and twists that can keep a viewer glued at their seats. The psychological element of both series are present with a lot of mind twists and intelligence. Speaking of which, the main protagonist in both series are quite intelligent and cunning as with the antagonists. Both series also deals with detective fiction and the exploration of law and identity. There are moral

Both are very dark, have complex and interesting stories with antagonist characters that are very witty, intelligent, conniving and or just outright dangerous.

They been compared thousand of times in different sites worldwide. They initially look so different but watching more you will realize that have the same issues that they want to convey: What is the extent of what human beings can do?

They're both mystery anime about a criminal mastermind

Death Note is a very popular anime that most people probably have watched or have heard of at one point. While there are no anime that are exactly exciting and stimulating as Death Note, Monster also has its alluring side. If you liked to watch brain battles between Light and L, you should love the struggles Dr. Tenma goes through to fix his past mistake in Monster. Dare I say the atmosphere between Dr. Tenma and Johan was one of the best thriller material. If you loved Monster, you would love Death Note as well. Death Note is more fictional while Monster is more realistic.

I don't actually think that they are similar with story line but, similarity to both of these shows are genres, like "Police, Psychological, Thriller". Both of these animes have big role in Police stuff, finding the main suspect of all murders. The stories are really deep, so deep that it makes you want to keep watching all night, because every episode you watch, it leaves some unsolved mystery , crime and it's hard to leave and stop watching. Story is really psychological in both series, you need to keep up with the story and try to understand the main purpose of the series,

Both series are masterpieces who have very psychological plots and prota-antagonists who are too smart and sick. Both have a dark atmosphere and characters who are going after the crazy ones.

Monster is similar to Death Note in terms of tension the series brings with. But else than Death Note it needs a few more episodes until it really gets you. Overall Monster is even better than Death note, but that is just my opinion. Thriller Fans should definitely take a look! (There is a bug with recommendation order, it should say if you liked Death Note you might like Monster)

The thing that makes Monster similar to Death note is the unexpected events that happen. Every episode excites you and makes you wonder "What's going to happen next?" Both of them have psychological points in them. By watching these two anime, you get the feeling that the Mangakas really are geniuses, having the ability to come up with such ideas. Monster is more realistic than Death Note, since Death Note involves Shinigamis and all. (Death Gods) And the art in Death Note is a lot better. Maybe at first you won't be able to accept the drawing style in Monster, but you'll get used

Both are mystery thriller anime which focus on a game of cat and mouse between the main protagonists. They both deal with similar themes and raise several philosophical questions about morality. In both anime, the protagonists have to make hard moral choices. Also, they both have genius detectives chasing serial killers. While Monster is more realistic & complex and has more character development, both anime create a similar atmosphere that keeps the watcher at the edge of their seats.

They both deal with mortality and justification of an evil power for good.

Just like L needs to seek out Kira, Dr Tenma must seek out the monster. They are both psychological thrillers and created to make you think .

The story quite different indeed, but for someone who likes psychological anime Monster is one of the best, if not the best anime I can recommend.

If you started with Death Note and were intrigued by the thriller, psychological aspect of the shonen, you'll definitely like the much more mature seinen anime that is Monster.

Both have interesting and compelling characters Both raise interesting moral and psychological questions both have amazing soundtracks which bring the series to life both have amazing suspense and drama Overall I loved both animes and would definitely recommend watching both

Both series are intense psychological thrillers that manage to create an excellent dark atmosphere, and if you liked one, you will probably like the other. They are similar, but at the same time very different. They both focus on different aspects of their genre, but nail just about everything they do. I would say Death Note is more of a thriller and Monster is more psychological, but that's not to say they aren't both great at accomplishing both.

They have a similarly themed thriller, besides being the same animation studio (madhouse), its design is also bantaste similar images, the characters are very real in both works.

Both stories play out like a large scale cat-and-mouse game with a serial killer on one end and a detective on the other. They both deal with and explore complex moral dilemmas and psychology. The main difference between these two is that Death Note deals with a supernatural element, whereas Monster is grounded in reality, and thus, more dramatic.

Both have dark atmospheres, and have strong characters. They both are psychological shows (at least have psychological aspects similar to each other). They are both about the value of life, and the consequences of you taking it away. They both have tragic heroes and intellectual terrifying villains. The stories are different but the tones are similar.

The anime is mostly psychological, like death note, but doesn't have any super natural elements in it. It's set in Germany.You follow Kenzo Tenma, a japanese man that studied in germany and became the best neurosurgeon. He is married to the chief's daughter and had a bright future in front of him. But everything changes when he does against the chiefs orders and saves a kids life instead of the mayor. I won't really say anything else, but this is the first episode of the anime. You follow Tenma trying to find the kid that he saved, figure out who he is and try to

Both have very dark themes but also have moral grays. What really is the right thing to do? And, how can one resolve something that seems impossible to resolve? They are masterpieces that deal with the psychological and will (hopefully) deeply move you. They also feature some of the greatest villains in all of anime (in my opinion, obviously).

They are two of my favorite series by far. In both stories, the two main characters are similar in many ways, they are opposing each other, one is good, one is evil. They are both masterminds and are trying to outwit the other and are hunting each other, both trying to come out on top. The characters are flipped tho, in Death Note, the main character is evil and in Monster he's good. The story has some similarities too, like mind games, similar psychology, similar supporting characters, and there is murder and investigation in both. Monster has a little slow start compared to Death Note, but

A major character uses their intelligence and deception skills to mask their existence while committing various crimes that negatively impact others for their satisfaction. Meanwhile being pursued by another individual that sees the trail they leave behind.

Both shows are psychological thriller with highly intelligent characters and intriguing villains.

If you had a feeling that Death Note was a masterpiece you should check Monster as soon as possible. Both anime stand out when it comes to mistery and thrilling events. In Monster there are only two different ideologies: one that every single human can be trash, two, that every human has something good inside. Both anime has strong ideologies that exploits human behaviour and they can definetly keep you in your chair watching and wondering what could happen next.

Both are psychological thriller and suspense. Both share the common theme of Justice. The only difference is that Death Note is more supernatural while Monster is total real. If you like Monster, then surely you'll like Death Note, vice-versa. I give them 10/10! True Masterpieces!

They both have thriller and psychological themes surrounding a cat-and-mouse chase.

Same thrill,suspense in both the series.While in Monster there is wider cast of characters.Sense of justice,what is right or wrong? both series ask these questions

If you enjoyed the dark themes and atmosphere of Death Note as well as the philosophical questions brought forward of what is right and wrong, you will enjoy Monster. It is a smart anime with a lot of twists and turns just like Death Note and has a detective that rivals that of L. The endings are also both quite unsatisfying until you look deeper into them.

both have very intriguing mind battles and are in my opinion staples for whoever enjoys psychological and thriller genres

Although conveyed through different perspectives, both are thrillers that slowly "unravel" the mystery contained within them, and the suspense one feels watching either is immense. If you're a sucker for anime enveloped in psychology, woven with great mystery, or embedded in extreme tension, then Monster is good for you.

Battle between 2 geniuses, One has a good-hearted doctor becoming a vigilante with good intentions, while one has a Sociopath, bent on becoming the god of the new world. 2 has a rival, that being a detective who is just as intelligent as they are. Willing to catch them on the act, or dig deep to find the truth. Difference is one is antagonistic, while one is more heroic.

Both Monster & Death Note are for intelligent people.. they both make you use your fuckin brain.

Also deals with investigation of crimes and has very intelligent e protagonists and antagonists.

similar plot. shows the "monster" inside humans

Both shows feature many psychological themes and feature a protagonist who is attempting to kill an antagonist.

both are similar because they have good plot. Both are psychological too. the antagonist of monster is a sociopath that's so smart that he could make a person feel so guilty about themselves that they commit suicide and not leave any evidence he was there.

If you like cat and mouse thriller stories where they're trying to catch the antagonist.

Both Monster and Death Note are psychological thrillers that explore dark themes. Their similarities include: Genius protagonists with god complexes: Light (Death Note) uses a notebook to kill those he deems unworthy, while Tenma (Monster) grapples with a monster he unleashed due to a medical choice. Both blur the lines between hero and villain. Complex cat-and-mouse games: L (Death Note) hunts Kira (Light's alias), while Tenma chases the enigmatic Johan. Their intellectual clashes create suspense and raise moral questions. Exploration of good and evil: Both series delve into the potential for good intentions to lead to darkness and the existence of evil without motive. Psychological depth and suspense: The

both good cat and mouse games. both handle its philosophies well. monster is more consistent with its quality and also has a lot of realism to it. monster is a slow burn but if you can handle that, you'll love monster.

Both are psychological thrillers that will keep you at the edge of your seat. In Monster, a doctor tries to save as many lives as he can while also trying to find redemption for past mistakes. Death Note is about a high school student who finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it and decides to use it to cleanse the world of criminals. However, both anime have masterful story-telling and complex characters that will make you think twice about what is right and wrong.

both are thrillers and will get you at the edge of your seat both revolve around the villain

Both are similar in that they involve a super-intelligent character manipulating others, creating conspiracies, and framing others for his crimes. The difference is in Death Note, he is the protagonist, while in Monster, he is the antagonist.

The two series are about good versus evil, monsters versus good people. In a very rational, intelligent and stragetic way, the characters involved try to pursue their goals. The horror scenes only intensify the feeling of dealing with real monsters.