About Death Note
- Released on October 04, 2006
Death Note is a captivating and suspenseful anime series that has gained a massive following since its release in 2006. The show revolves around two main characters: Light Yagami, an exceptionally intelligent and ambitious high school student, and Ryuk, a mischievous and enigmatic Shinigami (death god) who drops his Death Note in the human world out of boredom.
Mamoru Miyano provides the voice of Light Yagami, bringing to life a complex and multi-dimensional character. At the beginning of the series, Light is portrayed as a model student with a bright future ahead of him. However, he is also plagued by a sense of ennui and disillusionment with the world around him. When he stumbles upon the Death Note, he sees it as an opportunity to rid the world of evil and create a utopia according to his own moral code. As the series progresses, Light becomes more ruthless and power-hungry, leading to a thrilling and unpredictable narrative.
Shido Nakamura voices Ryuk, the Shinigami who drops the Death Note into the human world. Ryuk is a fascinating character who serves as both a mentor and a trickster to Light. He is intrigued by the human world and enjoys watching the chaos that ensues as Light uses the Death Note to carry out his mission. Nakamura's performance perfectly captures Ryuk's playful and mischievous personality, adding an extra layer of depth to the already complex narrative.
The overarching theme of Death Note is the question of morality and the consequences of one's actions. Light's initial goal of ridding the world of evil may seem noble, but his methods quickly become questionable as he becomes more and more power-hungry. The series raises important questions about the nature of justice and the dangers of giving one person too much power. At its core, Death Note is a thought-provoking and thrilling anime that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
Main Cast of Death Note
Mamoru Miyano plays Light Yagami (voice) (37 episodes)
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Kiyoshi Kobayashi plays Watari (voice) (6 episodes)
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Discover the backstage crew of Death Note →- Kiyoshi Kobayashi
- Tomohiro Nishimura
- Takeharu Oonishi
- Tetsuo Goto
- Ai Satou
- Haruka Kudou
- Hideo Ishikawa
- Ryou Naitou
- Ami Koshimizu
- Katsuhisa Houki
- Naoya Uchida
- Naoko Matsui
- Chafurin
- Kensuke Nishi
- Hidenobu Kiuchi
- Masaru Ikeda
- Kazuya Nakai
- Kenichi Matsuyama
- Keiji Fujiwara
- Masumi Okamura
- Kiyoyuki Yanada
- Rintaro Nishi
- Masaki Aizawa
- Issei Futamata
- Hirofumi Nojima
- Hiroyuki Yokoo
- Ryuji Mizuno