Death Note

In the neon-drenched streets of Tokyo, high school student Light Yagami stumbles upon a mysterious black notebook known as the Death Note. This sinister book grants him the chilling ability to end any person’s life if he knows their true name and face, thrusting him into a morally complex journey.

Light encounters Ryuk, a shinigami who admits to dropping the Death Note into the human realm out of boredom. Ryuk, invisible to those not possessing the Death Note, becomes an observer of Light's burgeoning power and moral descent.

As Light utilizes the Death Note to eliminate notorious criminals, he catches the attention of the global media, who dub him 'Kira.' This newfound identity sets off a chain reaction, alarming law enforcement worldwide, particularly Interpol.

In response to Kira's killing spree, the enigmatic detective L is introduced to the case, determined to uncover Kira's identity. He cleverly sets up a decoy to lure Light into revealing himself, escalating the tension between the two.

Transitioning from high school into college, Light Yagami finds himself assigned to the Kira Task Force, ironically working alongside those trying to catch him. This dual life allows him to manipulate the investigation from within while combating suspicions from L.

Model-turned-actress Misa Amane finds another Death Note from shinigami Rem and gains the 'shinigami eyes,' enabling her to see the true names of individuals. Her love for Light soon entangles her in the dangerous game between Kira and L.

L captures Misa to extract information about Kira, creating a tense situation that puts Light's plans at risk. As tensions rise, Rem warns Light of the dire consequences if he fails to save Misa, forcing him to act quickly.

To protect himself and Misa, Light orchestrates a plan to erase their memories of the Death Note, transferring it to Kyosuke Higuchi, a member of the Yotsuba Group. This allows him to reintegrate into the task force without suspicions hanging over him.

After Light regains his memories of the Death Note, he eliminates Higuchi, reestablishing control and rejuvenating Misa's role as Kira. The situation escalates as Rem intervenes to protect Misa, fatally challenging L in the process.

Four years later, new players emerge in the form of Near and Mello, competing to take L's place. Mello's risky tactics and alliances with organized crime create a violent power struggle, highlighting the chaos surrounding the Kira legacy.

In the midst of the chaos surrounding Kira, Light suffers profound loss when his father, Soichiro Yagami, is killed. This tragedy adds personal stakes for Light as he navigates the increasingly dangerous political landscape.

As the tide turns against him, Light cleverly transfers the Death Note's responsibilities to Teru Mikami, manipulating the Kira Task Force from behind the scenes. However, a critical error is made when Mikami writes on a decoy notebook, uncovering Light's deception.

As Near traps Light into revealing his prideful mistakes, Light is fatally wounded in a confrontation. Ryuk, in a final act, writes Light's name in his own Death Note, sealing his fate and ending the age of Kira.

Three years after Light's death, a new Kira arises, challenging Near, who now embodies L's legacy. The situation reveals that chaos remains as Ryuk and other shinigami continue to test the boundaries of human ambition and morality.

A decade later, Ryuk gifts the Death Note to the intelligent student Minoru Tanaka, who vows to use it for financial gain. As his plan unfolds, the repercussions ripple through both human and shinigami realms, forever tying back to Kira's legacy.