Alex is a writer on Game Rant and a complex story appreciator with a soft spot for fantasy anime. He likes films and shows that boast strong characters and complex worlds. Alex thinks the best kinds ...

When Death Note premiered in 2006, it appeared to be anime's best thriller, with a premise that was too alluring to ignore. Light Yagami, a top student, discovers a paranormal notebook that kills ...

Asad is a passionate writer and lifelong enthusiast of anime, gaming, and storytelling. When he's not immersed in research or writing, you’ll find him watching anime, playing League of Legends, ...

Polygon's Spicy Takes Week is our chance to spotlight fun arguments that bring a little extra heat to the table. Death Note follows a high schooler named Light, who happens to be the smartest person ...

Collier Jennings is an entertainment journalist with a substantial amount of experience under his belt. Collier, or "CJ" to his friends and family, is a dedicated fan of genre films - particularly ...

Death Note’s story focusing on Light Yagami might be finished, but its quite difficult to keep a good Shinigami down. In the past, both Japan and North America have created live-action takes on Light ...

Capturing Kira is a dangerous game! Watch the new Death Note: Killer Within trailer for a look at the social deduction game's premium customization tracks, containing characters Light Yagami, Ryuk, ...

On Aug. 25, 2017, a live-action adaptation of the TV series “Death Note” was released on Netflix to virtually no fanfare. A few months earlier, it had garnered some pre-release chatter for continuing ...