Death Note: Story, Chapters and Where to Read
Death Note (2003): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Death Note (2003) is a supernatural, suspense manga by Obata, Takeshi. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.68/10 from 244,706 ratings.
What is Death Note about?
Ryuk, a god of death, drops his Death Note into the human world for personal pleasure. In Japan, prodigious high school student Light Yagami stumbles upon it. Inside the notebook, he finds a chilling message: those whose names are written in it shall die. Its nonsensical nature amuses Light; but when he tests its power by writing the name of a criminal in it, they suddenly meet their demise.
Key details
Death Note spans 108 chapters across 12 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Dec 1, 2003 to May 15, 2006.
Where to read Death Note
Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Death Note about?
Ryuk, a god of death, drops his Death Note into the human world for personal pleasure. In Japan, prodigious high school student Light Yagami stumbles upon it. Inside the notebook, he finds a chilling message: those whose names are written in it shall
Is Death Note finished?
Its publication status is: Finished.
What is the MAL rating of Death Note?
Death Note is rated 8.68/10 on MyAnimeList.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
![[Oshi no Ko] manga artwork](/img/oshi-no-ko-manga.webp)
