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Death Note

Original title: Death Note: Desu nôto
  • TV Series
  • 2006–2007
  • 12
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
438K
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POPULARITY
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Kappei Yamaguchi, Shidô Nakamura, and Mamoru Miyano in Death Note (2006)
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Adult AnimationAnimeCop DramaHand-Drawn AnimationHard-boiled DetectiveLegal DramaPolice ProceduralPsychological DramaPsychological ThrillerSerial Killer

An intelligent high school student goes on a secret crusade to eliminate criminals from the world after discovering a notebook capable of killing anyone whose name is written into it.An intelligent high school student goes on a secret crusade to eliminate criminals from the world after discovering a notebook capable of killing anyone whose name is written into it.An intelligent high school student goes on a secret crusade to eliminate criminals from the world after discovering a notebook capable of killing anyone whose name is written into it.

  • Stars
    • Mamoru Miyano
    • Brad Swaile
    • Vincent Tong
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    438K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    325
    10
    • Stars
      • Mamoru Miyano
      • Brad Swaile
      • Vincent Tong
    • 931User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #38
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Death Note: Desu noto
    Trailer 1:39
    Death Note: Desu noto
    Death Note: Desu noto
    Trailer 1:39
    Death Note: Desu noto
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    Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano
    • Light Yagami
    • 2006–2007
    Brad Swaile
    Brad Swaile
    • Light Yagami
    • 2006–2007
    Vincent Tong
    Vincent Tong
    • Touta Matsuda…
    • 2006–2007
    Ryô Naitô
    • Touta Matsuda…
    • 2006–2007
    Trevor Devall
    Trevor Devall
    • Shuichi Aizawa…
    • 2006–2007
    Brian Drummond
    Brian Drummond
    • Ryuk…
    • 2006–2007
    Naoya Uchida
    Naoya Uchida
    • Soichiro Yagami
    • 2006–2007
    Chris Britton
    Chris Britton
    • Soichiro Yagami
    • 2006–2007
    Keiji Fujiwara
    Keiji Fujiwara
    • Shuichi Aizawa…
    • 2006–2007
    Kappei Yamaguchi
    Kappei Yamaguchi
    • L
    • 2006–2007
    Aya Hirano
    • Misa Amane
    • 2006–2007
    Shannon Chan-Kent
    Shannon Chan-Kent
    • Misa Amane…
    • 2006–2007
    Alessandro Juliani
    Alessandro Juliani
    • L…
    • 2006–2007
    Shidô Nakamura
    Shidô Nakamura
    • Ryuk
    • 2006–2007
    Prince Patel
    • Light Yagami
    • 2007
    John Murphy
    John Murphy
    • Kanzo Mogi…
    • 2006–2007
    Kazuya Nakai
    • Kanzo Mogi…
    • 2006–2007
    Kiyoshi Kobayashi
    Kiyoshi Kobayashi
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    • 2006–2007
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    Reviewers say 'Death Note' is acclaimed for its unique premise, complex characters, and psychological thriller elements. The dynamic between Light Yagami and L is a standout feature. However, the series faces criticism for its second half, deemed less engaging and inconsistent. Issues with character development, pacing, and the introduction of new characters that lack depth are noted. Despite these flaws, 'Death Note' is generally considered a significant and influential work in anime.
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    10x-SaiLor-SeNshi-x

    This show is Wonderful!

    This show just keeps getting better and better! Every episode has a new twist, and is never the same as the last! It will keep you on the edge of your seat, and you will watch it again and again! The story is centered around a young man, Yagami Raito/Light who finds a "Death Note". I won't tell you anymore about this "Death Note" (as that would spoil it). With this "Death Note" he sets about ridding the world of evil and creating a "Utopia", with himself as the new god. Filled with interesting characters, lots of intelligent dialouge and exiting plot twists, this show is definitely on my top 10! I would Highly recommend it to anyone, those who enjoy crime/psychological/dark themes.
    9BadgerStorm4345

    Incredible until it Wasn't

    Death Note was a stellar TV Show and on its way to being one of my favorite animated TV Shows. With its incredible concept, interesting villainous protagonists and an antithesis to the protagonist that complimented his genius perfectly. The formula was great with the exception of episodes 18-22 which features our protagonists cunning on a boring way that leads to a lackluster payoff. After this however. Episodes 23, 24 and 25 are phenomenal works of art. This is where the series goes from Incredible to incredibly mediocre. With the exception of the last 3 episodes of the show, there is no right for any of the episodes after episode 25 to exist. The show went from having me completely invested to it feeling like a chore to finish, which is a shame because of how great the last 3 episodes actually were. They introduce new antagonists that are literally the exact same thing as the last one we had, except much worse and no fun at all to watch. I was frustrated with these new characters and their placement in the show. In my opinion Death Note should have ended at episode 25 then it would have been a nearly perfect anime.
    10kojisuzuki

    let them eat cake!

    From the pages of the manga to the silver screen and then to the small screen. Manga = breathtaking, Film = groundbreaking, Anime = phenomenal.

    Death Note the anime is one of the best animes to come out for a very long time. The storyline is amazing but not complicated or cliché. Like the film and manga, it depicts the cat and mouse hunt between L and Light on who will uncover one another's identity.

    Death Note is a cake; everything good about a cake; and therefore people should see this landmark. Overall, Death Note will remain a classic forever... if the Americans don't remake and ruin it!!!

    10/10
    9NicolasTheWolf

    Genius

    The first 25 episodes of Death Note are simply insane. The mental fight between L and Yagame Light is something I've never seen before in that intensity. They are both such great characters so if either of them wins you will be sad for the other one. The last 12 episodes were still pretty good but just not at the same level as before. But the ending was really great again and a worthy one.
    10koorsen

    My goodness

    This is good. I don't watch anime. I watched all of this. It is very good.

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    • Trivia
      The theme playing at the very beginning of the pilot is a chanted variation of the prayer "Kyrie Eleison", which is Greek for "Lord have mercy."
    • Quotes

      Ryuk: You have lost, Light. Didn't I say in the beginning, when you die, the one who'll write your name down in a notebook will be me. That is the deal between the Shinigami and the first human to get their hands on the note in the human world. Once you enter prison, I don't know when you'll die. It's annoying to wait. Your life is already over. You'll die here.

      [pause]

      Ryuk: Well, it was good while it lasted. We killed some boredom, didn't we? We did some various and interesting things.

    • Connections
      Edited into Death Note Relight: La Vision d'un Dieu (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      the WORLD
      Performer: Nightmare (as Naitomea)

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      [opening theme]

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 2, 2008 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Madhouse (Japan)
      • NTV (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Death Note: Quyển Sổ Tử Thần
    • Production companies
      • D.N. Dream Partners
      • Madhouse
      • Nippon Television Network (NTV)
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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