The god of death Ryuk releases his Death Note into the human realm, seeking personal satisfaction. It comes into the possession of a brilliant high school student named Light Yagami in Japan. Upon examining its contents, he discovers that whoever has their name written in the book will die. At first, Light dismisses it as a joke but soon tests its power and successfully commits a crime.
With the power of the Death Note, Light assumes the identity of "Kira" and begins eliminating corrupt individuals to create a utopian society. However, his actions are soon discovered by detective L who becomes determined to uncover Kira's identity. The thrilling story of Death Note follows the intense intellectual battle between Light and L as they fight for the fate of humanity.
