Cast and Crew of Death Note

Cast of
Death Note

About Death Note

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.

Death Note ran for 1 season.

Main Cast of Death Note

Mamoru Miyano
plays Light Yagami (voice) (37 episodes)

Mamoru Miyano as Light Yagami (voice)
Mamoru Miyano delivers an exceptional performance as the voice of Light Yagami in the TV series, 'Death Note'. His vocal range and depth brilliantly capture the character's transformation from a brilliant yet bored high school student to a ruthless vigilante manipulated by power. Miyano's enchanting voice, coupled with precise timing and tone changes, creates a gripping narrative that keeps viewers engaged and captivated. The sharpness and passion in his voice beautifully underscore each scene, making Light's complex personality resonate deeply with the audience. Miyano's performance is a testament to his prowess as a voice actor, further elevating the overall impact of 'Death Note' as a show. See Mamoru Miyano's other roles

Shido Nakamura
plays Ryuk (voice) (37 episodes) , Ryuk (voice) (37 episodes)

Shido Nakamura as Ryuk (voice)
Shido Nakamura's portrayal of Ryuk, the chaotic and mischievous Shinigami in 'Death Note', is nothing short of captivating. His deep, resonant voice perfectly encapsulates the character's otherworldly nature, while the subtle nuances he adds to his performance inject a sense of amusement and intrigue into the series. Nakamura's Ryuk strikes the perfect balance between being terrifying and fascinating, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats as they follow his dark, mysterious journey alongside protagonist Light Yagami. See Shido Nakamura's other roles

Aya Hirano
plays Misa Amane (voice) (37 episodes)

Aya Hirano as Misa Amane (voice)
Aya Hirano delivers a captivating performance as Misa Amane in the anime series 'Death Note,' bringing the iconic character to life with her exceptional voice acting skills. Hirano's portrayal effectively conveys Misa's complex personality - her initial bubbly, cheerful disposition as a pop idol is balanced by her intense, unwavering love and devotion to Light Yagami, the series' protagonist. As the story unfolds, Hirano showcases Misa's emotional range and depth, deftly navigating her character's growth and transformation. Her performance, accentuated by distinct inflections and nuances, adds layers of authenticity to Misa's interactions and contributes to the overall intrigue and tension of the anime. See Aya Hirano's other roles

Kappei Yamaguchi
plays L (voice) (37 episodes)

Kappei Yamaguchi as L (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi's performance as the enigmatic detective L in the anime series 'Death Note' is nothing short of phenomenal. His voice acting brings to life the character's brilliant, eccentric, and often unpredictable personality, creating a captivating contrast to Light Yagami's cunning and ruthless character. Yamaguchi's ability to convey a broad range of emotions, from L's calm and calculated demeanor to moments of intense frustration and suspicion, adds depth to the character and greatly contributes to the overall suspense and thrill of the series. His performance is a testament to his talent as a voice actor and has undoubtedly played a significant role in making L one of the most beloved and iconic characters in anime history. See Kappei Yamaguchi's other roles

Kimiko Saito
plays Rem (voice) (37 episodes)

Kimiko Saito as Rem (voice)
Kimiko Saito's performance as Rem in 'Death Note' is nothing short of extraordinary, as she brings a unique blend of wisdom, mystery, and emotional depth to the character. Rem, a Shinigami (Death God) tasked with guiding the protagonist Light Yagami in using the supernatural Death Note, is a complex character who finds herself caught in a moral dilemma. Saito's emotive voice acting allows Rem's empathy, turmoil, and loyalty to shine through in a captivating way, making Rem one of the most memorable and beloved characters in the series. See Kimiko Saito's other roles

Naoya Uchida
plays Soichiro Yagami (voice) (37 episodes)

Naoya Uchida as Soichiro Yagami (voice)
Naoya Uchida's performance as Soichiro Yagami in 'Death Note' is nothing short of exceptional, bringing depth and realism to the character of a determined police chief. Uchida masterfully conveys Soichiro's unwavering resolve to uphold justice, as well as his internal struggles and heartache as he navigates the unfolding mystery of the Death Note. His voice acting adds a layer of emotional intensity to the narrative, making the character of Soichiro Yagami truly memorable and impactful in this gripping anime series. See Naoya Uchida's other roles

Ryou Naitou
plays Touta Matsuda (voice) (37 episodes)

Ryou Naitou as Touta Matsuda (voice)

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Keiji Fujiwara
plays Shuichi Aizawa (voice) (37 episodes)

Keiji Fujiwara as Shuichi Aizawa (voice)

Keiji Fujiwara (藤原 啓治, Fujiwara Keiji, October 5, 1964 – April 12, 2020) was a Japanese voice actor. His best known w...

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Kazuya Nakai
plays Kanzo Mogi (voice) (37 episodes)

Kazuya Nakai as Kanzo Mogi (voice)

Kazuya Nakai was born on November 25, 1967 and is currently 56 years old.

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Noriko Hidaka
plays Near (voice) (37 episodes)

Noriko Hidaka as Near (voice)

Noriko Hidaka was born on May 31, 1962 and is currently 62 years old.

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Nozomu Sasaki
plays Mello (voice) (37 episodes)

Nozomu Sasaki as Mello (voice)

Nozomu Sasaki was born on January 25, 1967 in Hiroshima, Japan. He is an actor, known for Yû Yû Hakusho (1992), Akira...

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Secondary Cast of Death Note

Kiyoshi Kobayashi
plays Watari (voice) (6 episodes)

Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Watari (voice)

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Tomohiro Nishimura
plays Shibuimaru Takuo (voice) (1 episode)

Tomohiro Nishimura as Shibuimaru Takuo (voice)

Tomohiro Nishimura is a Japanese voice actor, actor, and singer-songwriter.

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Takeharu Oonishi
plays Gukku (voice) (1 episode)

Takeharu Oonishi as Gukku (voice)

Takeharu Oonishi was born on July 8, 1967 and is currently 57 years old.

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Tetsuo Goto
plays Deridovely (voice) (1 episode)

Tetsuo Goto as Deridovely (voice)

Tetsuo Goto was born on August 10, 1950 and is currently 74 years old.

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Ai Satou
plays Sachiko Yagami (voice) (11 episodes)

Ai Satou as Sachiko Yagami (voice)

Ai Satou (さとう あい, Satō Ai, February 12, 1955), born Kiyoko Satō (佐藤 紀代子, Satō Kiyoko), is a Japanese actress and voic...

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Haruka Kudou
plays Sayu Yagami (voice) (9 episodes)

Haruka Kudou as Sayu Yagami (voice)

Haruka Kudou is a Japanese voice actress and model, not to be confused with the pop idol with the same romanised name.

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Hideo Ishikawa
plays Raye Penber (voice) (2 episodes)

Hideo Ishikawa as Raye Penber (voice)

Hideo Ishikawa (石川 英郎, Ishikawa Hideo, December 13, 1969) is a Japanese voice actor (seiyuu) and narrator from Nishin...

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Ryou Naitou
plays Touta Matsuda (voice) (14 episodes)

Ryou Naitou as Touta Matsuda (voice)

Ryou Naitou (内藤 玲, Naitō Ryō, June 22, 1974) is a Japanese voice actor and stage actor from Osaka Prefecture. He is a...

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Ami Koshimizu
plays Yuri (voice) (1 episode)

Ami Koshimizu as Yuri (voice)

Ami Koshimizu (小清水 亜美, Koshimizu Ami, February 15, 1986) is a Japanese singer, voice actress and stage actress affili...

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Katsuhisa Houki
plays Kiichiro Osoreda (voice) (1 episode)

Katsuhisa Houki as Kiichiro Osoreda (voice)

Katsuhisa Houki (宝亀 克寿, Hōki Katsuhisa, October 30, 1946), born Katsuaki Houki (箒克朗, Hōki Katsuaki), is a Japanese ac...

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Naoya Uchida
plays Soichiro Yagami (voice) (16 episodes)

Naoya Uchida as Soichiro Yagami (voice)

Naoya Uchida (内田 直哉) is a Japanese voice actor, actor, and singer.

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Naoko Matsui
plays Naomi Misora (voice) (3 episodes)

Naoko Matsui as Naomi Misora (voice)

Naoko Matsui (松井 菜桜子), born Naoko Ogawa (小川 菜桜子), is a Japanese voice actress.

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Chafurin
plays Hitoshi Demegawa (voice) (2 episodes)

Chafurin as Hitoshi Demegawa (voice)

Chafurin was born on December 4, 1961 and is currently 62 years old.

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Kensuke Nishi
plays Hideki Ryuuga (voice) (1 episode)

Hidenobu Kiuchi
plays Hirokazu Ukita (voice) (1 episode)

Hidenobu Kiuchi as Hirokazu Ukita (voice)

Hidenobu Kiuchi was born on February 5, 1969 and is currently 55 years old.

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Kazuya Nakai
plays Kenzou Mogi (voice) (1 episode) , Kanzo Mogi (voice) (1 episode) , Kanzou Mogi (voice) (2 episodes)

Kazuya Nakai as Kenzou Mogi (voice)

Kazuya Nakai was born on November 25, 1967 and is currently 56 years old.

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Masaru Ikeda
plays Koreyoshi Kitamura (voice) (1 episode)

Masaru Ikeda as Koreyoshi Kitamura (voice)

Masaru Ikeda was born on September 27, 1942 and is currently 81 years old.

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Kenichi Matsuyama
plays Geius (voice) (1 episode) , Rem (voice) (1 episode)

Kenichi Matsuyama as Geius (voice)

Kenichi Matsuyama (松山 ケンイチ, Matsuyama Ken'ichi, born March 5, 1985) is a Japanese actor. He is known for his affinity...

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Keiji Fujiwara
plays Shuuichi Aizawa (voice) (9 episodes)

Keiji Fujiwara as Shuuichi Aizawa (voice)

Keiji Fujiwara (藤原 啓治, Fujiwara Keiji, October 5, 1964 – April 12, 2020) was a Japanese voice actor. His best known w...

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Masumi Okamura
plays Kiyomi Takada (voice) (2 episodes)

Masumi Okamura as Kiyomi Takada (voice)

Masumi Okamura is a Japanese model, actress and voice actress.

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Kiyoyuki Yanada
plays Takeshi Ooi (1 episode)

Kiyoyuki Yanada as Takeshi Ooi

Kiyoyuki Yanada (born May 10, 1965) is a Japanese voice actor, affiliated with 81 Produce.

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Rintaro Nishi
plays Eiichi Takahashi (voice) (1 episode)

Rintaro Nishi as Eiichi Takahashi (voice)

Rintaro Nishi is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Office Osawa. His real name is Kazuaki Kurita (栗田 和...

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Masaki Aizawa
plays Masahiko Kida (voice) (1 episode)

Masaki Aizawa as Masahiko Kida (voice)

Masaki Aizawa (相沢 まさき, Aizawa Masaki, January 19, 1965) is a Japanese voice actor (seiyuu) from Hokkaido who is repre...

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Issei Futamata
plays Kyousuke Higuchi (voice) (1 episode)

Issei Futamata as Kyousuke Higuchi (voice)

Issei Futamata (二又 一成) is a Japanese voice actor.

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Hirofumi Nojima
plays Reiji Namikawa (voice) (1 episode)

Hirofumi Nojima as Reiji Namikawa (voice)

Hirofumi Nojima was born on April 16, 1973 and is currently 51 years old.

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Hiroyuki Yokoo
plays Suguru Shimura (voice) (1 episode)

Hiroyuki Yokoo as Suguru Shimura (voice)

Hiroyuki Yokoo was born on November 13, 1966 and is currently 57 years old.

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Ryuji Mizuno
plays Shussekisha B (voice) (1 episode)

Ryuji Mizuno as Shussekisha B (voice)

Ryuji Mizuno is best known for voice acting B'T Raidou from B't X, Meam MIDGARD from Turn A Gundam, Julius from Berse...

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