Death Note «VERIFIED»

Multiple Japanese films and a 2017 Western adaptation by Netflix, though the latter received mixed reviews from fans.

Various titles, including the recent social deduction game DEATH NOTE Killer Within . Technical Specifications & Rules Death Note

The notebooks originate from the Shinigami (Gods of Death) realm, specifically Ryuk, a Shinigami who dropped his book into the human world out of boredom. Media Adaptations Multiple Japanese films and a 2017 Western adaptation

Light Yagami uses the notebook under the alias "Kira" to eliminate criminals and create a "perfect" world where he reigns as a god-like figure. Death Note

A highly praised stage adaptation with a distinct concept album.

The franchise has expanded significantly since its manga debut in 2003: