Death Note English Sub & Dub

About Death Note

Looking for background on Death Note? This mystery, psychological and supernatural series by MADHOUSE and Ashi Productions (2006) starts out like this. What the story covers: Light Yagami is a genius high school student who is about to learn about life through a book of death. When a bored shinigami, a God of Death, named Ryuk drops a black notepad called a Death Note, Light receives power over life and death with the stroke of a pen.

More of the story: Determined to use this dark gift for the best, Light sets out to rid the world of evil… namely, the people he believes to be evil. Should anyone hold such ability? The consequences of Light’s actions will set the world ablaze.

As a mystery title, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. L Lawliet (Kappei Yamaguchi) and Ryuk (Shidou Nakamura) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like piecing together a puzzle, put it on your list. At 37 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

MADHOUSE and Ashi Productions is the studio behind Death Note, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on mystery, clues, misdirection and a satisfying reveal are the hook. Viewers rate it 8.4/10, which signals strong word of mouth. Voice casting, including Kappei Yamaguchi as L Lawliet, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2006, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.