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Death Note

DEATH NOTE

The human whose name is written in this note shall die.

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2006
1 Season
37 Episodes
JA
Ended
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Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But will Light succeed in his noble goal, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against?

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Season 1

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Rebirth
E1

Rebirth

Oct 4, 200621m8.1

Brilliant but bored high school student Light Yagami suddenly finds himself holding the power of life and death in his hands—the power of the Death Note. He decides to rid the world of evil—by killing off criminals one by one. When the murders start to pile up, genius detective L is on the case, and an epic battle of wits unfolds.

Confrontation
E2

Confrontation

Oct 11, 200621m8.4

While the world’s criminals continue to drop dead, L meets by computer with representatives from various nations. He requests that a task force be set up in Japan, under the direction of none other than Soichiro Yagami, Light’s father.

Dealings
E3

Dealings

Oct 18, 200622m8.0

Ryuk, the Shinigami, or god of death, who dropped the Death Note into the human world, warns Light that someone is on his trail. Light is troubled that he can’t find out the identity of his tracker, and Ryuk suggests an amazing deal...

Pursuit
E4

Pursuit

Oct 25, 200622m8.3

Light—now known to the world as Kira—tests the Death Note to understand the scope of its powers by killing off six convicts in various ways—and confirms he can control his victims’ actions before they die.

Tactics
E5

Tactics

Nov 1, 200622m8.1

Soichiro Yagami demands to meet with L in person when he finds out that L has secretly brought FBI agents into Japan. Light, meanwhile, has found a way to get those very FBI agents off the case—permanently...

Unraveling
E6

Unraveling

Nov 8, 200622m8.0

Light meets a woman at the Police Department with an urgent message for the Kira task force. As son of the chief investigator, Light listens to her story, and is startled to discover she may have information that could lead to his arrest.

Overcast
E7

Overcast

Nov 15, 200622m8.6

Light uses the Death Note to try to get rid of the woman who could get him captured, and is shocked when it doesn’t work. Realizing she must have given him an alias, he’s only got minutes to find out her real name before she tells her story to the task force.

Glare
E8

Glare

Nov 22, 200622m8.0

L insists on setting up bugs and cameras in the homes of Chief Yagami and Deputy Director Kitamura—whom Raye Penber was tracking. But Light is a step ahead as usual—he knows he’s being watched.

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About Death Note

The human whose name is written in this note shall die.

Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. But will Light succeed in his noble goal, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against? Across 1 season and 37 episodes, originally airing on Nippon TV.

Death Note Cast and Characters

The cast features Mamoru Miyano (as Light Yagami (voice)), Shido Nakamura (as Ryuk (voice)), Aya Hirano (as Misa Amane (voice)), Kappei Yamaguchi (as L (voice)), and Kimiko Saito (as Rem (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Death Note has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Death Note

There's a reason Death Note keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Who is in the cast of Death Note?

The main cast includes Mamoru Miyano, Shido Nakamura, Aya Hirano, and Kappei Yamaguchi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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What is Death Note about?

Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of ev… It belongs to the Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres.

In which language is Death Note originally available?

Death Note was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Death Note first released?

Death Note first premiered on October 4, 2006 (2006). The series has since concluded its run.

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