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Death Note is based on the manga by writer Tsugumi Ohba and artist Takeshi Obata, serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump from December 2003 to May 2006 and collected in 12 volumes (108 chapters). The anime was made by Madhouse and directed by Tetsurō Araki. It aired on Nippon TV as a single season of 37 episodes from October 2006 to June 2007; there is no season 2. Two TV films followed: Relight – Visions of a God in 2007 and Relight 2 – L's Successors in 2008.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV series (single season) | October 4, 2006 | June 27, 2007 | 37 | Madhouse |
| Death Note: Relight – Visions of a God | 2007 | Madhouse | ||
| Death Note: Relight 2 – L's Successors | 2008 | Madhouse |
TV series (single season)
The single season follows the duel between Light and L from the moment the notebook falls into Light's hands, then continues into a later part where new investigators take up the Kira case. It aired on Nippon TV from 4 October 2006 to 27 June 2007, with 37 episodes, produced by Madhouse and directed by Tetsurō Araki.
Next season Anime finished
Death Note is finished: the manga ended in 2006 and the anime ended in 2007 after 37 episodes, and no new anime season or remake has been announced as of October 2026. The franchise continues in other forms. Netflix announced a live-action series from the Duffer Brothers' company in July 2022, which was still described as in development, Bandai Namco released the game Death Note: Killer Within in November 2024, and an English stage musical played at London's Barbican in summer 2026.
FAQ
How many episodes does Death Note have?
Death Note has 37 episodes in a single season, aired in Japan from October 2006 to June 2007. There are also two TV films, Relight 1 (2007) and Relight 2 (2008).
Is there a Death Note season 2?
No. The anime ran for one 37-episode season, and the manga it adapts ended in 2006. As of October 2026 no new season or new anime adaptation has been announced.
Is Death Note finished?
Yes. The manga by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata ended in May 2006 after 12 volumes, and the Madhouse anime finished in June 2007. Spin-offs, films, games and a stage musical have followed since.
Who is the main character in Death Note?
Light Yagami, a genius high school student who finds a Shinigami's notebook and starts killing criminals under the name Kira. His opponent is the detective L. Light is voiced by Mamoru Miyano in Japanese.
Is there a new Death Note series coming?
A live-action Death Note series for Netflix was announced in July 2022, produced by the Duffer Brothers' company Upside Down Pictures. No release date had been given as of October 2026, and no new anime has been announced.
Who are the Shinigami in Death Note?
Shinigami are gods of death who own Death Notes. The two most important early on are Ryuk, who drops his notebook out of boredom and follows Light, and Rem, a more serious Shinigami who appears later.
Sources
- Death Note (Wikipedia)
- List of Death Note characters (Wikipedia)
- Death Note (TV) (Anime News Network Encyclopedia)
- 夜神月 (萌娘百科)
- Stranger Things creators are bringing a live-action Death Note series to Netflix (Kerrang!)
- 死亡笔记角色列表 - 维基百科（zh-cn）
- Death Note – Wikipédia
- Death Note the Musical, Barbican, 2026 – Time Out
- Death Note: Killer Within – Wikipedia