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Brutal murders, petty thefts, and senseless violence pollute the human world. In contrast, the realm of death gods is a humdrum, unchanging gambling den. The ingenious 17-year-old Japanese student Light Yagami and sadistic god of death Ryuk share one belief: their worlds are rotten. For his own amusement, Ryuk drops his Death Note into the human world.

Light stumbles upon it, deeming the first of its rules ridiculous: the human whose name is written in this note shall die. However, the temptation is too great, and Light experiments by writing a felon's name, which disturbingly enacts his first murder. Aware of the terrifying godlike power that has fallen into his hands, Light—under the alias...

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Who is the main character in Death Note?

The series centers on Light Yagami, a highly intelligent 17-year-old Japanese high school student who finds a supernatural notebook. After discovering it can kill anyone whose name is written inside it, he goes on a crusade to cleanse the world of evil.

Who is the god of death in Death Note?

The shinigami, or god of death, featured prominently in the series is Ryuk, a sadistic but neutral observer who drops his Death Note into the human world out of boredom. He follows Light Yagami around, feeding on apples to survive.

Who is the detective trying to catch Kira in Death Note?

The eccentric, world-renowned detective known only as L is tasked with tracking down the mass murderer known as Kira, who is actually Light Yagami. Their intense psychological game of cat-and-mouse is the core focus of the series.

How many episodes are in the Death Note anime?

The original Death Note anime adaptation by Madhouse consists of exactly 37 episodes. It closely adapts the original manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata.

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