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Death Note

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Death Note

Created by
Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba
TV Show(s)
Death Note (2006)
Movie(s)
Death Note, Death Note 2: The Last Name
Character(s)
Light Yagami, L Lawliet, Ryuk, Misa Amane, Near (Death Note), Mello (Death Note), Teru Mikami, Minoru Tanaka
Video Game(s)
Death Note: Kira Game

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Is Death Note Eyeing a Return? Its Artist Just Dropped a Special Update After a 20-Year Wait

New Death Note artwork has reignited interest in the series, fueling speculation about a potential revival.

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Light Yagami holding the Death Note
Death Note Is Preparing a Special Event Anime Fans Won't Want to Miss

Misa Amane fans can grab exclusive Death Note merch at a themed pop-up shop in Japan this February and March.

Death Note Live Action Light Turner And Anime Light Yagami and L
After 7 Years, We it It: Netflix’s Death Note Is Not as Bad as We Originally Thought It Was

Netflix’s Death Note, despite its controversies, deserves another look for its reinterpretation of the original themes with a Western framework.

Screenshot from DEATH NOTE Killer Within cut scene shows a Sinister glare coming from Light as he looks over the gameboard.
Death Note: Killer Within Review - Not Enough Apples For This Shinigami

Death Note: Killer Within creatively recaptures the series' thrilling mind games, but its limited contents fail to utilize what makes it so beloved.

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L Lawliet from Death Note looking down
Death Note L Cosplay Shows How An Anime Accurate Version Of The Awkward Hero Could Work In Live Action

L Lawliet is not only Death Note's greatest detective, he is one of the most memorable heroes in anime, and this cosplay proves that fact.

Light Yagami holding the Death Note
Death Note Video Game Coming To PlayStation, Says Ratings Board Leak

A recent ratings board leak suggests the beloved manga and anime Death Note is seemingly being adapted into a video game for PlayStation 4 and 5.

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Light Yagami doing his iconic Kira laugh in Death Note
Decades Later & Death Note Is Still My Favorite Anime For One Big Reason Many Western Viewers Completely Missed

Death Note pulls inspiration from the world’s two most practiced religions, and that's one of the reasons it's so remarkable.

Light's death in the final episode of Death Note
Death Note Ending Explained, What is Light's Final Fate At the Series' Ending & What Happens Afterward

Interestingly, Death Note's anime and manga do not have the same endings, with a few distinct and crucial differences that are worth noting.

Death Note Light Yagami and L Lawliet
15 Best Death Note Quotes

Death Note has earned its rightful status as an anime classic, and these are the ten best quotes that summarize what the beloved series is all about.

Misa Amane from Death Note
Death Note Misa Cosplay Shows How Anime-Accurate Could Work In Live Action

This Death Note Misa Amane cosplay features her shinigami, Rem, her unique shinigami eyes ability, and one of her most famous, stylish outfits.

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Ryuk smiles excitedly from Death Note.
Death Note Ryuk Cosplay Brings The Shinigami To Horrifying Life

This cosplay of Death Note's most famous Shinigami, Ryuk, is a true sight to behold, with massive feathered wings and red glowing eyes.

Light Yagami laughs at L Lawliet's grave in Death Note
Death Note Ending Explained: What Happens To Light In The Series’ Finale?

The final moments of Death Note deliver well-deserved justice to the main character, Light Yagami, in a tragically symbolic manner.

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10 Best Death Note Manga Covers, Ranked

Takeshi Obata’s gothic art style flourishes on the manga covers for the supernatural crime thriller icon, Death Note.

Misa Amane from Death Note
Death Note Misa Cosplay Shows How the Iconic Character Should Look in Live Action

This Death Note Misa Amane cosplay is fashionable and stunning, depicting an outfit that the character herself would definitely be proud to wear.

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Death Note's Ryuk looks absolutely terrifying
Death Note's Entire Plot Has One Simple Reason For Starting That Most Fans Missed

In Death Note, Light Yagami and his Shinigami, Ryuk, share one surprising and unexpected motivator that influenced all their actions in the series.

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image of Death Note with Light Yagami in the forefront with Ryuk and L in the background
I Got Into Anime As An Adult, But This Series Made Me A Lifelong Fan

As someone who did not grow up watching anime, this is the series that instantly hooked me and turned me into a fan of the genre.

Su-in from Parasyte: The Grey and Light from Death Note (2017)
How To Make A Great Live-Action Death Note Confirmed By Netflix’s Latest Anime Adaptation

Netflix’s latest anime adaptation is very unique, and it shows how to make a great live-action Death Note show following the disappointing 2017 movie.

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Original Death Note Musical Japanese Cast. Image of live action Light Yagami's two actors and L actor in the middle.
10 Best Songs from Death Note the Musical, Ranked

Death Note the Musical’s soundtrack is full of brilliantly crafted pieces that perfectly encapsulate everything fans love about the animated series.

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A custom image of Zuko firebending and Zuko in a Fire Nation helmet in Netflix's Avatar
Avatar: The Last Airbender Actor Expresses Interest In ing Another Live-Action Netflix Adaptation

Exclusive: Avatar: The Last Airbender star Dallas Liu, who plays Prince Zuko, shares another live-action Netflix series that he’d like to .

Light and Ryuk from Death Note with Taro from the pilot one shot
Death Note's Original Version Was Aimed at a Much Younger Audience

The grim horror manga Death Note could have gone in a very different direction, with a younger protagonist and a happier ending.

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