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Death Note

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Created by
Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba
TV Show(s)
Death Note (2006)
Movie(s)
Death Note, Death Note 2: The Last Name
Character(s)
Light Yagami, L Lawliet, Ryuk, Misa Amane, Near (Death Note), Mello (Death Note), Teru Mikami, Minoru Tanaka
Video Game(s)
Death Note: Kira Game

Su-in from Parasyte: The Grey and Light from Death Note (2017)
How To Make A Great Live-Action Death Note Confirmed By Netflix’s Latest Anime Adaptation

Netflix’s latest anime adaptation is very unique, and it shows how to make a great live-action Death Note show following the disappointing 2017 movie.

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Original Death Note Musical Japanese Cast. Image of live action Light Yagami's two actors and L actor in the middle.
10 Best Songs from Death Note the Musical, Ranked

Death Note the Musical’s soundtrack is full of brilliantly crafted pieces that perfectly encapsulate everything fans love about the animated series.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender Actor Expresses Interest In ing Another Live-Action Netflix Adaptation

Exclusive: Avatar: The Last Airbender star Dallas Liu, who plays Prince Zuko, shares another live-action Netflix series that he’d like to .

Light and Ryuk from Death Note with Taro from the pilot one shot
Death Note's Original Version Was Aimed at a Much Younger Audience

The grim horror manga Death Note could have gone in a very different direction, with a younger protagonist and a happier ending.

Light Yagami looks angry in Death Note
Death Note's Original Hero Was Much More Powerful Than Light Ever Was

Taro Kagami possessed one unique ability that Light Yagami never had, making him a more powerful character in the Death Note universe.

L and Light Yagami from Death Note sitting beside one another.
Death Note Is Still Popular Today, But Not For The Reason Fans Think

Despite being almost 20 years old, Death Note is still one the most easily recognizable anime of all time, for one unexpected reason.

Light Yagami from Death Note's evil laughter when he is finally ousted as Kira.
10 Best Death Note Episodes of All Time, Ranked

Death Note has become a truly iconic series, and these ten episodes contain the most shocking twists, interesting interactions, and amazing scenes.

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8 Things Netflix’s Live-Action Death Note Show Must Do Different From The 2017 Movie

Death Note is getting another shot at being adapted to live-action for Netflix, but it needs to do things right and learn from the mistakes of 2017.

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Every Live-Action Death Note Movie & TV Show, Ranked Worst To Best

Live-action adaptations of Death Note were being made even before the original anime series, but some adaptations were better than others.

Netflix’s Best & Worst Anime Adaptations Proved A Popular Live-Action Fan Belief Wrong
Netflix’s Best & Worst Anime Adaptations Proved A Popular Live-Action Fan Belief Wrong

Many beliefs and assumptions surrounding live-action anime still exist, but one was proven completely wrong by Netflix's best and worst adaptations.

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Netflix's Success With One Piece (And Now Avatar) Makes 1 Live-Action Anime So Much Worse

The success of Netflix's live-action One Piece further emphasizes how much of a letdown one of their movies was, but it gives hope to Avatar fans.

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Iñaki Godoy as Luffy in One Piece, Nat Wolff as Light in Death Note and John Cho as Spike in Cowboy Bebop
How One Piece Live-Action Avoids The Pitfalls Of Death Note & Cowboy Bebop Explained By Director

Exclusive: Director Emma Sullivan weighs in on how Netflix's live-action One Piece show will avoid the pitfalls of Death Note and Cowboy Bebop.

Light from Death Note brooding in the rain.
Death Note: 10 Saddest Things About Light Yagami

Light is the villain of Death Note - and a serious serial killer, at that. But there are times when we still feel sorry for him.

Death Note's Ryuk looks absolutely terrifying
Death Note Ryuk Cosplay Makes The Shinigami a Horrific Reality

Death Note has stayed a fan-favorite series for years since its finale, with its most terrifying character, Ryuk, getting a perfect live-action look!

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The 10 Anime Series Beginners Must Watch

Interested in anime, but not sure where to start? Take a look at these 10 must-see anime series that beginners should check out and find a new fave!

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Marvel Introduces Its Version of Death Note (& It Can Even Kill Thor)

Death Note is one of the most dangerous tools in manga and anime, but thanks to Black Panther, Marvel finally has its own version of the book.

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Death Note's Artist Puts His Spin on Comedy in New Manga Show-Ha Shoten!

In a new Shonen Jump manga series, two high schoolers dream of becoming the next comedy duo sensation if they can overcome a few basic obstacles.

10 Best Live Action Movies And TV Shows Based On Anime, According To IMDb
10 Best Live-Action Movies & TV Shows Based On Anime, According To IMDb

Everyone has their favorite anime series, but how well did they translate into live-action?

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10 Silliest Anime Weapons Of All Time, Ranked

Anime series cover a wide range of genres and tones, but one common element is the inclusion of silly, over-the-top weaponry.

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The Simpsons Just Adapted Death Note Better Than Netflix

The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror episode featured an adaptation of Death Note. The successful segment has cast a darker shadow on Netflix's version.