

Light begins using the notebook to kill some of the world's criminals, which earns him the nickname "Kira" from the media. The notebook has the ability to kill anyone as long as the user knows the target's name and face. "Death Note" tells the story of high school student Light Yagami, who finds a notebook belonging to the shinigami Ryuk. But instead of a lovable plucky hero with a can-do attitude fighting physical battles, fans of the series fell for a charismatic and intelligent villain involved in a mental cat-and-mouse game.


The anime adaptation of the manga by writer Tsugumi Ohba and artist Takeshi Obata boldly stood out during its shared era with its Shonen Jump peers in " Naruto," "Bleach," and "One Piece." Sure, "Death Note" contained a story of a protagonist gifted with a supernatural ability. For instance, the series has led to a multitude of live-action films, musicals, and even video games. When the "Death Note" anime TV series premiered in 2006, it quickly established itself as a global phenomenon that's still felt today.
