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Season 1 – Death Note

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A high-school student discovers a supernatural notebook that grants its user the ability to kill.
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Death Note — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Death Note is an exceptional anime that poses profound questions about justice and murder, all while delivering a supremely satisfying tale of tactical one-upmanship between a detective and killer.

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Jean-Luc Bouchard and Anjali Patel BuzzFeed News Feb 22, 2019
Death Note is one of the most tightly plotted anime you're likely to watch... It's a fascinating show with a colorful cast of main characters, with moments both hilarious and haunting. Go to Full Review Tasha Robinson Sci-Fi Weekly Feb 22, 2019
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The storyline is terrific -- as with horror-fantasies like Boogiepop Phantom and Paranoia Agent, Death Note doesn't limit the focus to the protagonist, and it considers the effects his activities would have on society at large. Go to Full Review Time Out Staff Time Out Sep 26, 2018
Death Note's audacious attempt to explore and even question the idea of morality is ambitious and ultimately more hit than miss. Go to Full Review Ian Wolf Anime UK News Feb 25, 2019
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If Death Note succeeds in at least one thing, it is that it has possibly created the most interesting and intriguing character of all anime. Go to Full Review Irina Curovic CBR Feb 22, 2019
A well-paced thriller with remarkable characters, thought-provoking themes, lots of unexpected twists, and fascinating battles of wit. Go to Full Review Candice Horde TV Fanatic Sep 26, 2018
[Death Note] deserves a space on the list of the best anime of all time. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Yousef E @RT66136498 Oct 16, 2026 A very interesting mental battle with a lot of plot twists in it, I really enjoyed it See more Jasmine W @jasniquejewels Sep 22, 2026 peak anime one of my favorites of all time. See more adolf H @exterminationforjews Aug 22, 2026 best series anime if you ask me See more Braeden T @RT67251017 Jul 30, 2026 For a anime for the 2000's, it's super entertaining to watch for 2026 See more Omar L @okzen Jun 28, 2026 Death Note is a psychological thriller that really stands out because of its concept. It’s basically a constant mind game between Light and L, and most of the story is just them trying to outthink each other. What makes it interesting is how calm it is for the most part, but still tense at the same time because every move actually matters. The way it stays focused on strategy instead of action is what carries it. Overall, it’s just a really smart and unique series that keeps you locked in the whole time. See more Jakub S @Imigrant2137 Jun 19, 2026 Najlepsze anime, po prostu See more Read all reviews
Death Note — Season 1

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Tetsuro Araki

Director

Hiroyuki Tsuchiya

Director

Mitsuhiro Yoneda

Director

Kappei Yamaguchi

L Lawliet

Keiji Fujiwara

Voice

Vincent Tong

Voice

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 4, 2006 Rebirth Light Yagami decides to rid the world of evil with the power of the Death Note. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 11, 2006 Confrontation As the world's criminals drop dead, L sets up a task force to find the murderer. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 18, 2006 Dealings Ryuk, the Shinigami who dropped the Death Note, warns Light that someone is on his trail. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 25, 2006 Pursuit Light tests the Death Note's powers by killing six convicts in various ways. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 1, 2006 Tactics Yagami finds out that Light has brought in FBI agents. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 8, 2006 Unraveling Light meets a woman with an urgent message for the Kira task force. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 15, 2006 Overcast Light tries to use the Death Note to get rid of someone who could get him captured. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 22, 2006 Glare L insists on bugging the homes of Chief Yagami and Deputy Director Kitamura. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 29, 2006 Encounter L grows suspicious of Light's behavior and investigates him on his own. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 6, 2006 Doubt L's growing suspicion of Light compels him to bring Light into the investigation. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 13, 2006 Assault News anchors and commentators who expressed doubt about Kira begin dying. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 27, 2006 Love A second Kira is now on the loose and L asks Light to join the task force. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 10, 2007 Confession Light attempts discover the identity of the second Kira. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 17, 2007 Friend Light and Misa show each other their Death Notes. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 24, 2007 Wager Evidence points to Misa Amane as the second Kira. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 31, 2007 Decision Misa and Light are in confinement and the murders continue. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 7, 2007 Execution The killings continue and Misa and Light are released. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 14, 2007 Ally A strange connection between the recent Kira murders and the Yotsuba Group. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 21, 2007 Matsuda Matsuda is eager to distinguish himself. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 28, 2007 Makeshift The Yotsuba Group hires Eraldo Coil to uncover L's identity. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 7, 2007 Performance The Yotsuba Group hires Eraldo Coil to uncover L's identity. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 14, 2007 Guidance Misa narrows down suspects in the Yotsuba Group; L devises a plan. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 21, 2007 Frenzy A member of the Yotsuba Group attempts to kill Matsuda. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 28, 2007 Revival Higuchi tells the investigators about the Death Note. Details Episode 25 Aired Apr 4, 2007 Silence Light orders Misa to begin killing as Kira. Details Episode 26 Aired Apr 11, 2007 Renewal Light has removed everyone in his way to achieving the perfect world. Details Episode 27 Aired Apr 18, 2007 Abduction Near, a new investigator from the SPK, is searching for the Death Notes. Details Episode 28 Aired Apr 25, 2007 Impatience Light reveals to Near that his sister Sayu has been kidnapped by someone who wants the Death Note. Details Episode 29 Aired May 2, 2007 Father Light attempts to discover where Mello and his associates are hiding. Details Episode 30 Aired May 9, 2007 Justice Mello tries to retrieve a photograph of himself to make sure he won't be killed by Kira. Details Episode 31 Aired May 16, 2007 Transfer Near determines that Kira is among the Japanese task force. Details Episode 32 Aired May 23, 2007 Selection Kiyomi Takada becomes Kira's spokesperson to the world; Aizawa's suspicions about Light grow. Details Episode 33 Aired May 30, 2007 Scorn Light pretends to investigate Kiyomi, but passes notes asking her to help Kira with his mission. Details Episode 34 Aired Jun 6, 2007 Vigilance Aizawa tells Near what is going on; Near instructs Aizawa to continue watching Light. Details Episode 35 Aired Jun 13, 2007 Malice Light gives Kiyomi the order to finish off Near. Details Episode 36 Aired Jun 20, 2007 1.28 Near meets Light at the warehouse for a final showdown. Details Episode 37 Aired Jun 27, 2007 New World Though Mikami has written the names in the Death Note, people continue to live; Near seizes the Death Note. Details

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Death Note — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Tetsuro Araki, Hiroyuki Tsuchiya, Mitsuhiro Yoneda
Screenwriter
Toshiki Inoue, Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba
Network
NIPPJP
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Crime, Mystery & Thriller, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Oct 4, 2006
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