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
" Death Note " is a critically acclaimed Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It follows Light Yagami, a genius high school student who finds a supernatural notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. The series is a high-stakes psychological thriller that pits Light against the world's greatest detective, L, in a battle of wits over the definition of justice. Core Narrative & Themes 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. It follows Light Yagami, a genius high school
A highly praised stage adaptation with a distinct concept album.
The story is famous for its cat-and-mouse dynamic between Light and L, two brilliant minds constantly trying to outmaneuver one another.