Death Note Manga

Death Note (デスノート, Desu Nōto) — “Death Note Manga” and “Death Note Anime” — is a Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.

In a world where crime runs rampant and justice seems powerless, a brilliant high school student named Light Yagami stumbles upon a mysterious black notebook known as the Death Note. This supernatural notebook grants its user the power to kill anyone simply by writing their name within its pages — as long as the writer knows the victim’s face. Driven by his vision of a perfect world free from evil, Light begins to use the Death Note to eliminate criminals and create a new era under his rule as the self-proclaimed god “Kira.” However, his actions soon attract the attention of a genius but enigmatic detective known only as L, leading to a high-stakes battle of intellect, morality, and justice.

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our Characters

THE WORLD OF OUR CHARACTERS

Meet the brilliant, the mysterious, and the morally grey figures who define this dark universe — characters whose choices blur the line between justice and obsession.

Meet the key characters whose choices shape this intense and shadow-filled universe.

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Light Yagami

Role: Main Protagonist (later becomes the Antagonist)
Details: A brilliant high school (later college) student who discovers the Death Note. He decides to use it to kill criminals and create a “perfect world.” However, his sense of justice slowly turns into god-complex and obsession with power.

L (L Lawliet)

Role: Main Antagonist / Detective
Details: A world-famous and mysterious detective who takes on the Kira case. He is extremely intelligent, quirky, and logical. He loves sweets and sits in a crouched position. L is Light’s greatest rival and the only one who truly matches his intellect.

Misa Amane

Role: Supporting Character / Second Kira
Details: A famous model and actress who also gets a Death Note. She’s deeply in love with Light Yagami and is willing to do anything for him. Her Death Note was given to her by the shinigami Rem.

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Death Note

A DARK TALE OF INTELLIGENCE, MORALITY & POWER

Death Note (デスノート) is a legendary Japanese manga created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata. The story follows Light Yagami, a brilliant but disillusioned student who discovers a mysterious notebook that allows him to kill anyone simply by writing their name.

What begins as an attempt to create a better world quickly evolves into a psychological war between Light and the genius detective L, as both push their minds to the absolute limit.

Known for its sharp storytelling, philosophical themes, and unmatched tension, Death Note remains one of the most iconic and influential thriller manga ever created.

Its world is intelligent, chilling, and morally complex — a perfect mirror of the characters locked in a battle of justice, ego, and fate.

This section introduces the story, while the characters beside it showcase the forces shaping Light’s path.

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Discover the brilliant minds and publishing team responsible for creating Death Note — the iconic psychological thriller that redefined modern manga and anime storytelling.