Visual craft
Death Note showcases animation at a level that defines why anime has a global audience.
Death Note (2006–2007) is light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he’s bored out of his mind.
At a Glance
Full titleDeath Note
CountryJP
LanguageJapanese
Original networkNippon TV
GenreAnimation · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Final episodeJun 2007
Why Death Note is essential anime
The notebook that kills — and the mind game that follows
Death Note (2006–2007) is light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he’s bored out of his mind.
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?
Whether you are new to anime or a longtime fan, Death Note delivers the kind of storytelling and craft that keeps the medium thriving worldwide.
Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects—and he’s bored out of his mind.
Emotional depth
Beyond spectacle, the series invests in characters and themes that resonate across cultures.
Cultural impact
Death Note is widely cited in anime recommendations and remains a reference point for the genre.
Rewatch value
Fans return for details, foreshadowing, and moments that land differently on a second viewing.
Story
The notebook that kills — and the mind game that follows
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World and premise
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.
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Characters and stakes
Death Note invests in emotional arcs and visual storytelling that define modern anime at its best.
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Why it endures
Death Note remains essential viewing for anime fans and newcomers drawn to animation and mystery storytelling.
Cast
Main characters and performers
Behind the Scenes
1 season, 37 episodes — premiered Oct 2006.
Genres: Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
Highly rated among anime fans on TMDB.
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FAQ
How many seasons of Death Note are there?
1 season with 37 episodes (2006–2007).
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.
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