Even today, Death Note has a strong reputation as one of the most unusual, brilliantly written, and thematically deep shonen manga/anime series ever created. On the face of it, Death Note is a crime ...

Light Yagami didn’t become a monster overnight. When Death Note begins, it’s not clear if he’s a villain or just a kid who got too much power too quickly. What makes his fall so unsettling is how ...

Death Note has become one of the most ubiquitous shows people recommend anime newcomers to watch. It plays out like a thriller, each episode full of twists, reveals, and desperate tactics as Light ...

When Death Note premiered in 2006, it appeared to be anime's best thriller, with a premise that was too alluring to ignore. Light Yagami, a top student, discovers a paranormal notebook that kills ...

When it comes to some of the biggest anime franchises in the world today, Death Note remains one of the heaviest hitters of the medium. Presenting itself as a psychological story involving its main ...