Death Note (2006)
Anime series · 37 episodes · MADHOUSE · directed by Tetsurou Araki
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From studio MADHOUSE and director Tetsurou Araki, Death Note is a supernatural psychological thriller. A brilliant but disillusioned student gains the power to kill anyone by writing their name in a mysterious notebook. He begins a crusade to eliminate criminals, drawing the attention of both the police and a brilliant detective.
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Death Note in motion
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The story
Death Note introduces Light Yagami, a genius high school student who discovers a supernatural notebook, the Death Note, dropped into the human world by a shinigami named Ryuk. This black notepad grants Light the power to kill anyone whose name he writes within its pages. Driven by a desire to purge the world of perceived evil, Light begins a secret campaign to eliminate criminals, believing he can create a utopian society.
His actions, however, quickly attract the attention of law enforcement and an enigmatic, highly intelligent detective known only as L. The ensuing cat-and-mouse game forms the core of the narrative, as L attempts to identify and apprehend the mysterious killer, dubbed "Kira" by the public, while Light uses his intellect and the Death Note's power to evade capture and continue his deadly mission. The series explores the moral implications of wielding such absolute power and the profound consequences of one individual's attempt to reshape the world through death.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Tetsurou Araki
- Animation
- Takahiro Kagami
- Music
- Hideki Taniuchi
- Voice
- Kappei Yamaguchi as L Lawliet
- Voice
- Shidou Nakamura as Ryuk
- Voice
- Mamoru Miyano as Light Yagami
- Voice
- Nozomu Sasaki as Mihael Keehl
Where to watch Death Note
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Death Note colour palette
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Colour script
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Where Death Note happens
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Death Note background art
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Questions about Death Note
Who made Death Note?
Death Note (2006) was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Tetsurou Araki.
Where can I watch Death Note?
Hulu, Netflix, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Hoopla, Crunchyroll list Death Note. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Death Note?
Fans most often recommend Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, Monster, Terror in Resonance, The Future Diary. In look: Nana, Boogiepop and Others, Hellsing Ultimate.
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