Death Note vs Fullmetal Alchemist
Side-by-side comparison — genres, author, rating, status and more.
Quick Comparison
| Field | Death Note | Fullmetal Alchemist |
|---|---|---|
| Author | Tsugumi Ohba (Writer), Takeshi Obata (Artist) | Hiromu Arakawa |
| Status | Completed | Completed |
| Rating | ⭐ 9.0/10 | ⭐ 9.1/10 |
| Volumes | 12 | 27 |
| Start Year | 2003 | 2001 |
| Publisher | Shueisha | Square Enix |
| Genres | Psychological Thriller Supernatural Mystery Drama | Action Adventure Dark Fantasy Political |
Series Summaries
Death Note
A cat-and-mouse game between a genius teenager with a god-like notebook and a brilliant detective determined to stop him.
Full Death Note guideFullmetal Alchemist
Brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric attempt human transmutation to resurrect their dead mother, paying a devastating price. Their quest for the Philosopher's Stone to restore their bodies unravels a vast conspiracy at the heart of the Amestrian state.
Full Fullmetal Alchemist guideWhich Should You Read?
Pick Death Note if…
- You enjoy Psychological Thriller stories
- You enjoy Supernatural stories
- You enjoy Mystery stories
- You prefer a completed series with a full ending
Pick Fullmetal Alchemist if…
- You enjoy Action stories
- You enjoy Adventure stories
- You enjoy Dark Fantasy stories
- You prefer a completed series with a full ending
Can't decide? Many manga fans end up reading both — they often scratch different itches!
