Name: Death Note Official Trailer & Highlights
Uploaded: 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z
Description: A psychological thriller about a high school student who gains the power to kill anyone by writing their name in a supernatural notebook.

A psychological thriller about a high school student who gains the power to kill anyone by writing their name in a supernatural notebook.

Pilgrimage to real‑world Tokyo sites associated with Death Note scenes.

Death Note real life anime locations (Tokyo)

Themed escape room experience inspired by Death Note, with on‑site walkthrough.

DEATH NOTE Escape Room! Japan Vlog

Updated Nendoroid of Light with face plates, Death Note, apple and scythe.

Nendoroid Light Yagami 2.0

Updated Nendoroid of L with chair, sweets and handcuff parts.

Nendoroid L 2.0

A small piece of the Death Note hidden in Light's watch for emergency use.

Hidden Death Note Piece

A replica Death Note created to deceive investigators and maintain Light's cover.

Fake Death Note

High-tech surveillance and investigation equipment used by L and the task force.

Kira Investigation Equipment

The otherworldly dimension where Shinigami reside and observe the human world.

Shinigami Realm

Light's snack of choice while writing in the Death Note, creating an iconic scene.

Potato Chips

The comprehensive set of rules governing how the Death Note can be used.

Death Note Rules

Comprehensive files containing all evidence and theories about Kira's identity and methods.

Kira Investigation Files

A supernatural notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it, dropped by Shinigami into the human world.

Death Note

The ability to see the names and lifespans of humans floating above their heads.

Shinigami Eyes

Critically acclaimed anime adaptation directed by Tetsuro Araki, renowned for its atmosphere and faithful storytelling.

Death Note (Anime)

Two-part film adaptation (Death Note, Death Note: The Last Name) that condenses the manga story with notable deviations.

Death Note (Japanese Live-Action Films)

A television drama retelling with reimagined characterizations and plot pacing distinct from the anime and films.

Death Note (TV Drama)

American adaptation produced by Netflix, loosely based on the manga with major narrative changes.

Death Note (Netflix)

A stage musical adaptation with multiple international productions and revivals.

Death Note: The Musical

Featured Works

The original manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, spanning 12 volumes and defining the franchise's psychological thriller identity.

Death Note (Manga)

A prose spin-off focusing on the Los Angeles BB Murder Cases, expanding the world of Death Note prior to the main events.

Death Note: Another Note (Light Novel)

A modern epilogue one-shot exploring the consequences of new ownership of a Death Note in the contemporary world.

Death Note: Special One-Shot

Timeline

The original psychological thriller manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. 12 volumes of high-stakes mind games.

Shonen Jump

Light Yagami finds a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it, sparking a battle with the detective L.

The critically acclaimed 37-episode anime adaptation by Madhouse, directed by Tetsuro Araki.

Crunchyroll

Netflix

Hulu

The definitive animated adaptation featuring iconic voice acting, dramatic direction, and a legendary soundtrack.

The first Japanese live-action film adaptation, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara as Light and Kenichi Matsuyama as L.

Amazon Prime

A faithful yet condensed adaptation that brings the psychological battle to the real world with great performances.

Death Note (2006 Film)

The direct sequel to the 2006 film, concluding the battle between Light and L with an original ending.

The dramatic conclusion to the Japanese film duology, featuring the introduction of Misa Amane.

Death Note: The Last Name

A spin-off film focusing on L's final 23 days, dealing with a bioterrorist threat.

Kenichi Matsuyama reprises his role as L in this original story set before the end of the previous film.

L: Change the World

A prequel novel by Nisio Isin about the Los Angeles BB Murder Cases, featuring L and Naomi Misora.

Amazon

A gripping detective story that expands the lore, showcasing L's detective skills before meeting Light.

Death Note: Another Note

A stage musical with music by Frank Wildhorn, gaining popularity in Japan, Korea, and internationally.

HoriPro

An unexpected but highly successful musical adaptation with powerful songs like 'Where is the Justice?'.

American adaptation by Adam Wingard, transporting the story to Seattle with a different tone.

A controversial western take on the franchise, featuring Willem Dafoe as the voice of Ryuk.

A sequel set 10 years after the original films, featuring a cyber-terrorism plot and six Death Notes.

Funimation

A modern expansion of the film universe introducing new successors to Light and L.

Death Note: Light Up the New World

A Japanese TV drama series that reimagines the characters and plot, featuring a more ordinary Light.

An episodic retelling that changes key dynamics, such as Light starting as a fan of idol Misa Amane.

A collection of short stories including the 'c-Kira' story and the 2020 'a-Kira' One-Shot.

Essential reading for fans, exploring how the world reacts to the Death Note years after Light Yagami.

Death Note Characters

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