Death Note -

The notebooks originate from the Shinigami (Gods of Death) realm, specifically Ryuk, a Shinigami who dropped his book into the human world out of boredom. Media Adaptations

Multiple Japanese films and a 2017 Western adaptation by Netflix, though the latter received mixed reviews from fans. Death Note

The story is famous for its cat-and-mouse dynamic between Light and L, two brilliant minds constantly trying to outmaneuver one another. The notebooks originate from the Shinigami (Gods of

A 37-episode series by Madhouse, widely considered a masterpiece for its music, art, and faithful adaptation. and faithful adaptation.