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Death Note

EN: Death Note JP: デスノート AR: مذكرة الموت (Death Note)
Release Year 2006
Type TV Series
Status Completed
Studio Madhouse
Episodes 37
Season Autumn 2006 (1 Season)
Age Guidance R - Violence, Profanity
Last Verified 2026-11-12
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Series Synopsis & Editorial Overview

Adapted from Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata’s acclaimed manga and animated by studio Madhouse in 2006, Death Note stands as one of the defining psychological thrillers of modern Japanese animation across 37 episodes.

After brilliant student Light Yagami encounters a supernatural notebook abandoned by a Shinigami, his attempt to reshape justice ignites an intense cat-and-mouse investigation led by the world’s top detective, L. This Anime Slayer Z reference page documents verified metadata, curated episode synopses, and licensed viewing platforms.

Season 1 • Official Trailer

Official Verified Trailer — Death Note

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Episode Summary: Official promotional trailer hosted by Crunchyroll (Official Channel) via the standard YouTube player. Full episodes are available exclusively through licensed platforms. (Original Air Date: 2026-11-12)

Episode Library & Availability Status

Trailer
Official Verified Trailer — Death Note

Official promotional trailer hosted by Crunchyroll (Official Channel) via the standard YouTube player. Full episodes are available exclusively through licensed platforms.

2026-11-12 Verified Official Video Watch Video
Ep 1
Episode 1: Rebirth

Disillusioned high school top scorer Light Yagami picks up a fallen notebook and meets its original Shinigami owner, Ryuk.

2006-10-04 Licensed Platforms View Details
Ep 2
Episode 2: Confrontation

As unexplained criminal deaths spark global attention, Interpol consults the elusive detective L, who launches a trap broadcast.

2006-10-11 Licensed Platforms View Details
Ep 3
Episode 3: Dealings

Investigation leads shrink toward Kanto-based students with police access while Ryuk reveals the rules behind Shinigami Eyes.

2006-10-18 Licensed Platforms View Details
Ep 4
Episode 4: Pursuit

Light conducts controlled experiments on timing and cause constraints, setting up a decisive confrontation on public transit.

2006-10-25 Licensed Platforms View Details
Ep 5
Episode 5: Tactics

L notices a sudden shift among investigative personnel across Japan as Light executes a calculated distraction plan.

2006-11-01 Licensed Platforms View Details
Ep 99
Authorized Player Demo — Public Domain Sample Clip (Not an Anime Episode)

Rights-cleared technical sample combining an original local 720p WebM clip and a CC0 MP4 source with Arabic & English WebVTT subtitles.

2026-11-12 Authorized Sample Ready Play Sample

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