There are numerous anime shows to entertain its viewers and garner more and more fan following. However, there are some which are so striking that no one can resist watching them again and again. Death note is one such great example. It begins with a simple story plot revolving around a mysterious book named Death Note.
This book belongs to supernatural spirits discovered by a teen youth named Light Yagami. According to this book, a user can kill anyone whose name is written on the pages. Not just the engaging story but it is also the characters that make Death Note a worth watching anime series.
The character Light Yagami is the central part of this anime series. Getting a brief idea of the story plot, Death Note revolves around the latter and his following efforts in making the best use of the Death Note to make the world free from crime and immoral people. And it is only possible if they are killed by finding their names on pages.
The strange idea of a magical notebook causing the killing of the ones whose names are there in its pages is an imaginary plot. Hence, it is not meant for excessively critical watching. Please note that there is no reality and is purely a fictitious story. Death Note explores the journey of its two main characters (Light Yagami and L Lawliet) who walk on paths that can only pave them to devastating wins.
Despite some obvious plot holes, still, there is no doubt in calling Death Note a well-crafted anime show, no matter whether you are an anime lover or not. Those who have watched the first season of the anime must be wondering about its upcoming renewal, and simultaneously inquisitive in knowing the plot of the new sequel. So let us know whether it is going to return in 2021 or further years.
Show Details
| TV Series: | Death Note |
| Genre: | Mystery, Psychological thriller, Supernatural thriller |
| Directed by: | Tetsurō Araki |
| Produced by: | Toshio Nakatani, Manabu Tamura, Masao Maruyama |
| Place Of Origin: | Japan |
| Original network: | Nippon TV |
| Original language: | Japanese |
| Number of seasons: | 1 |
| Number of episodes: | 37 |
Story plot
The story of Death Note revolves around a strange notebook especially known for Shinigamis. They are also called Gods of Death. Having unusual power, they can put an end to any human life by merely putting their names on it. However, the world of these killer gods is not particularly like that. It has been darkened by the sense of dingy routine. And so a Shinigami character named Ryuk with a weary mood drops his notebook to the human world.
Then comes the entry of the series antagonist Light Yagami. He is the one who spots the fallen notebook dropped by Ryuk. After picking it, he starts examining it. When Yagami scans through the mentioned rules in the Death Note, he first assumes it as nothing more than a prank. But at the same time, he is also very inquisitive and attempts to test the notebook. And this is when the twist begins.
After testing Yagami feels that he is sensing the power of Shinigamis, the Gods of Death. After holding the power, he starts using the Death Note to wipe off the criminals by putting an end to their lives. Soon the world begins witnessing the strange killings. While some support the doings of Yagami, others make perception of him as a psychopath.
Entry of Lawliet
Now comes the entrance of another pivotal mysterious character of Death Note, L Lawliet. Even though he appears to be a mysterious person, at the same time he is a super-intelligent detective who takes the case into his own hands. and this ensues the conflict between the Yagami and Lawliet. In every episode, it is interesting to see the lethal cat and mouse game between these two characters. However, among the two, there will be only one winner. So who it could be, for that you need to watch the series.
Knowing more about the leading characters
Light Yagami
Light Yagami, also known as Kira, is first shown as a reckless high school senior student at the beginning of the Death Note anime. He has a doubtful perception of the world around him and often considers it decayed in all sense. One day while looking outside the window, Yagami sees a falling notebook from the sky. His curiosity prompts him to explore the book after which his life moves forward to lunacy.
When he comes to know that he is acquainted with the power of death gods, he starts his rampage of flushing out criminals by killing them after mentioning their names on the Death Note. Initially, Yagami motive seems legitimate but later on, he seems too indulged in the excess of power, and this led to his face-off with another character named:
L Lawliet
He is another pivotal character in the thriller anime Death Note. Lawliet is an anonymous detective, who links to the world with the help of Watari, his assistant. He also seems to be a mysterious kind of person, still, his detective skills are not questioned by anyone. Lawliet proves his excellence every time.
He shows his excellence for the first time when he has a confrontation with Yagami on live TV. For most of the time, he even succeeds in being one step ahead of his opponent. But it is not so easy for Lawliet to nab Yagami so easily since he possesses a killing notebook. However, that does not make him give up, instead, he is determined to catch the Death Note holder one day.
When to expect Death Note second season?
The premiere of the first season of Death Note came in 2006 on 4th October and ended in 2007 on 27th June with a total number of episodes 37. Now if you are expecting the new season 2 of this thriller anime then sorry to disappoint you, there are very few chances. It ended with the conclusion of its first season. So even if it is green flagged for its new renewal then it will come up with a different story plot, and might not see Yagami and Lawliet again.