Death Note is based on the manga "Death Note" — 108 chapters, 12 volumes. The manga is complete. By Obata, Takeshi.
Anime covers: Chapters 1–108 (complete manga)
Start reading at: Chapter 1 — the anime ends the story; reading from start is the only option
Faithful adaptation? Yes — Follows the manga closely with only minor tone differences, especially post-L
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By Obata, Takeshi, Ohba, Tsugumi
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...
Yes — No continuation point — a full read gives more detail and Obata's artwork. Even though the adaptation was faithful, the manga has details and pacing the anime couldn't fully capture.
Yes — the manga "Death Note" runs 108 chapters and is complete.
The anime covers Chapters 1–108 (complete manga). To continue the story, start reading at Chapter 1.
We'd recommend starting from chapter 1. No continuation point — a full read gives more detail and Obata's artwork.
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